Check out the list of events organized the Postdoctoral Affairs that focused on a series of topics related to careers beyond academia:
UArizona Events
A Conversation about the Current Job Market
Leaving Academia: One Postdoc’s Story
Identifying Opportunities Outside the Academy: A how-to guide
Branding Yourself for Industry Positions - It's all about your language
Creating and Tailoring Industry Appropriate Application Materials
Preparing For and Acing Industry Interviews
Leaving the Academy: An International Postdoc's Story
"What's next, Doc?": From Postdoc to Careers Beyond Academia
Careers Beyond Teaching in Academia
Beyond the Lab Series
In the “Beyond the Lab” series, the ASPIRE Program interviews Vanderbilt PhD and postdoctoral alumni about their career path. To subscribe, find it on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, or the web.
UArizona Certificate in Science Communication
Science communication is a critical societal need, yet most people have no formal training in how to communicate science to public audiences and non-scientists. This certificate is open to postdoctoral fellows. If you are eligible for Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR) as a UArizona employee you may take courses at a discounted rate.
NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) - Workshops
Introduction: Industry Careers
Jobs with the Federal Government
NIH Annual Career Symposium 2023 - Recording of the Main Talks
Other Resources
Career Planning
What's next: Career Planning for Postdocs (Presentation by Karin Lawton-Dunn, Iowa State University)
Work on your Skills and Training
A Toolkit of Transferable Skills for Postdocs
Resume Lab (Best Templates and Skills)
NIH Guide to Resumes & Curricula Vitae
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
UDIP and many more through Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, etc.
Join an Organization
Take the opportunity to join local and national organization and societies that can support your career development outside academia. By joining these organizations, you will be gaining numerous possibilities to network, have access to various recourses, and eventually get your dream job!
Directory of Organizations
List of Professional Associations & Organizations
List of industry trade groups in the United States