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
Exploring Non-Profit Careers Panel
Interested in a mission-driven career in the nonprofit sector? Join us for a panel with professionals across philanthropy, research & strategy, IT services, among others to learn about the opportunities available to you!
Strategies for Effective Interviewing Workshop
Preparing for an interview? In this session, attendees will learn strategies on how to effectively gather information, mindfully prepare for the interview process, and confidently present yourself as a strong candidate for non-academic jobs. Join us to learn how to translate your research experience into compelling stories and communicate your value beyond your CV.
Exploring Careers in
Publishing
Interested in a career in publishing and media? This panel on Thursday, April 2nd at 5PM PST brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds, including traditional and digital publishing, academic editing, and other multimedia fields. Panelists will share their experiences and insights on breaking into these industries, the skills needed to succeed, and how to transition from academia into publishing and media careers.
Exploring Careers in
Data Science & AI
Interested in data & AI? Join us on Thursday, April 2nd at 6PM PST for a panel with professionals across data science fields including artificial intelligence and machine learning. Panelists will share their career journeys, discuss their experiences and perspectives on what it takes to break into these industries and succeed, and how to make the most of your graduate training to prepare for this transition.
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
