Connecting PhDs with the World
Beyond Academia is a non-profit organization run by UC Berkeley graduate students with the goal of empowering PhDs and postdocs to expand their career options beyond the traditional academic track.
Are you a Berkeley graduate student or postdoctoral researcher interested in non-academic career paths?
Events
Transferable Skills Workshop
Planning on entering the job market soon? Join us for a virtual workshop led by Andrew Green, Ph.D. to learn how to effectively identify and articulate your transferable skills for competitive nonacademic job searches.
Preparing for Non-Academic Careers Workshop
Planning on entering the job market soon? Join us for a virtual workshop led by Karen Kelsky, Ph.D. to learn how to effectively prepare for careers beyond academia.
Professional Profile Clinic 2025
Join us via Zoom and in person for career development workshops! Registrants will have an opportunity to enhance their LinkedIn profiles, have their resumes reviewed by recruiters and other career development professionals, and obtain free professional headshots!
Grad Resume Workshop
Planning on entering the job market soon? Join us for an in-person resume workshop to learn tips and tricks on how to craft your CVs/Resumes for careers beyond academia.
What I Wish I’d Done in Grad School (WIWIDIGS 2025)
Join us for a panel discussion on Zoom where senior graduate students across multiple disciplines are ready to answer questions from early-stage graduate students
Beyond Academia Conference 2025
Designed for graduate students, postdocs, and professionals contemplating jobs outside the professoriate, our 13th annual conference aims to equip you with the skills, insights, and connections needed to launch your non-academic career.
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Professional Profile Clinic
Join us via Zoom and in person for career development workshops! Registrants will have an opportunity to improve their LinkedIn profiles, have their resumes reviewed by recruiters and other career development professionals, and obtain free professional headshots!
Looking back at my time with Beyond Academia, I’m really thankful for the different challenges we faced while participating and leading this amazing organization.
These experiences have been critical in equipping me with transferable skills necessary in my future career as a consultant.
Cara He
Co-Director & Finance Lead
2021-2023
