First & Second Year
Humanities and Social Science PhD students are eligible to apply and participate in a paid summer internship as part of the InternPhD program prior to graduation.
– You will become eligible for InternPhD for one summer term prior to graduation upon completion of CASC 504.
Participate in self-guided, asynchronous modules on Blackboard to help facilitate skill exploration and career conversations.
– Graduate Career Modules are available in Blackboard for PhD students.
Explore career resources from Modern Language Association for PhDs in Humanities seeking jobs in and outside of the academy.
Partner with a Greene Center Career Advisor on your personalized academic job search.
– Schedule an appointment with David Cota-Buckhout, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement & Career Support who works specifically with graduate students through Handshake!
Update your CV with your undergraduate and graduate experiences, presentations, research, and accomplishments.
– Review your CV with a Career Advisor through a scheduled appointment on Handshake.
Update your LinkedIn profile to make it stand out with a strong summary and details about your projects, publications, conferences, research, and experiences.
– Pay attention to what recruiters want to see in academia as they scan for potential candidates on LinkedIn.
Leverage your network of alumni, peers, faculty, employers, and other professionals.
– Utilize The Meliora Collective, LinkedIn, and connections derived from the Greene Center.
Participate in The Meliora Collective Mentorship Program.
– Use this 3-month program to engage with an alum mentor, learn from their experiences, and continue to build your network within your industry/profession of interest.
Look into Teaching Assistant and Graduate Assistant positions throughout UR.
– Look on JobLink and connect with academic and student services departments to learn more.
Third & Fourth Year
Continue partnering with a Greene Center Career Advisor on your personalized academic job search.
– Schedule an appointment with David Cota-Buckhout, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement & Career Support who works specifically with graduate students through Handshake!
Continue polishing and updating your CV with your PhD-level experiences, including publications, presentations, conferences, projects, and/or teaching experiences.
– Review your CV with Dave Cota-Buckhout or a Career Advisor by scheduling an appointment on Handshake.
Research and network with potential employers (colleges/universities) and alumni, learn about recruiting timelines and work environments.
– Follow individuals and colleges/universities (including academic departments) on social media, LinkedIn, and company pages for any updates on potential opportunities and people to network with
– Maintain relationships with faculty at colleges/universities of interest.
Practice your interview skills using Hiration as preparation is key!
– Conduct mock interviews with Dave Cota-Buckhout or a Greene Center Career Advisor
Continue updating your LinkedIn profile with relevant accomplishments and skills, a strong “about me” section, professional picture, and adding all of your projects, publications, and experiences with details for each.
Continue to utilize The Meliora Collective, the university’s community for professional connections.
– Network with alumni, peers, faculty, and employers, schedule informational interviews
– Participate in the The Meliora Collective Mentorship Program to connect with and learn from alumni
Become active in PhD-level student organizations and professional associations, consider leadership roles.
– Attend professional conferences to build and expand development of competencies, participate in research and presentation experiences, and network with academic professionals.
Final Year
Continue partnering with a Greene Center Career Advisor on your personalized job search, including multiple career pathways.
– Schedule an appointment with David Cota-Buckhout, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement & Career Support who works specifically with graduate students through Handshake!
Complete the First Destination survey to let us know your plans after graduation and to stay connected.
– Information will be emailed to you to complete this survey prior to your graduation date, and career outcomes from this survey are posted on the Greene Center website every year.
Refine your interview skills using Greene Center mock interviews.
– Schedule appointments with David Cota-Buckhout or a Career Advisor through Handshake.
Update your CV and LinkedIn profile with all publications, presentations, conferences attended, and other teaching opportunities listed.
– Create targeted cover letters for each opportunity you are applying to.
Apply to academic jobs, paying close attention to recruiting timelines.
– Consider parallel plans including industry and alt-academic roles
– Work with a Career Advisor for creating strategies such as parallel searches and target lists of employers for both.
Connect with faculty, department advisor, and Greene Center Career Advisor to discuss negotiation techniques.
Continue updating LinkedIn profile with relevant accomplishments and skills, including publications, presentations, teaching experience, etc.
Leverage your network of alumni, peers, faculty, employers, and other professionals.
– Use resources like The Meliora Collective, LinkedIn, and connections derived from the Greene Center
Not sure how to get started or want to talk this through with a Greene Center advisor? Schedule an appointment in Handshake.
