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What Do You Need to Reach a New Career Stage?

It’s important to know the specific competencies required, write Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan, Mark Kaloko, Connor Ferguson and Tithi Basu Mallik.

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Transforming Doctoral Education for the Future of Work

Roshni Rao and Tyler Sluder describe how experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced technology can prepare Ph.D.s to thrive.

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A Joyful Career Option for Scholars

Foundation program officers offer insights on everything from where disciplines are going to how to fit a narrative to a grant opportunity, writes Victoria McGovern.

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Taking Charge of Your Job Search

Before applying to jobs, take stock of what you most need from work and use those needs as filters to determine the best positions for you, writes Annie Maxfield.

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Letting Ourselves Dream About Our Careers

Life is short, so we should pursue a path that allows us to be fully ourselves, writes Lauren Easterling.

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The Career Benefits of Volunteer Engagement

You can use such opportunities to network, develop skills outside your comfort zone, try bold things and contribute to society, writes Chris Smith.

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Things to Consider Before All in Favor Say, ‘AI’

Graduate students and postdocs shouldn’t use ChatGPT to help write first drafts, says Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan, as it robs them of an important opportunity.

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Creating Strong Near-Peer Mentoring Programs

Natalie Miller and Sonali Majumdar outline how to develop such programs for grad student well-being and professional development.