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What percent of PHDS get academic jobs?

What percent of PHDS get academic jobs?

This article from Science indicates that around 20\% of the PhD holders in the job market have a tenure position, and it is slowly decreasing. In CS and Mathematics it is a bit higher, it says, 33\%. In this article, it is said that in the US, each faculty position will have approximately 7.4 PhD students.

How many PhDs end up as professors?

3\% OF ALL DOCTORATE HOLDERS BECOME PROFESSORS If you are a PhD holder you have a 30\% chance to become a postdoc and a 3\% chance to become a professor. In other words: there is a 97\% chance that you are going to work in a non-academic environment.

Why do PhD students struggle to present their academic experience?

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Sometimes it’s difficult for PhD students to identify what skills they have since the academic experience is not necessarily focused on articulating skill sets. We also often find that PhD students struggle, understandably, to present the transferability of their academic experiences to non-academic contexts.

Is Your PhD transferable to non-academic contexts?

We also often find that PhD students struggle, understandably, to present the transferability of their academic experiences to non-academic contexts. Here are examples of PhD skill sets and ways to describe them.

Why do I need an academic website for research?

An academic website is a marketing tool that can sit at the centre of your research communication strategy. Having a personal website gives you control of your content and allows you to reach people who are actively searching for you and your research topics.

How do I write a personal statement for my PhD application?

Write a brief bio (think elevator pitch) and include a professional photo or two of yourself. If you are struggling with this then you might want to check out my course designed to help PhDs establish their personal brand.