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"What will you do after?": Lessons from Academia and the World Beyond
1School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology (2006)
|February 15, 2024
Summary
Psychology PhD graduates have diverse career options beyond academia. Doctoral training equips graduates with versatile skills applicable to academic, adjacent, and skill-transfer roles, benefiting students and mentors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Career Development
- Higher Education
Background:
- Many Psychology PhD graduates face challenges identifying post-degree career paths.
- The transition from doctoral studies to the professional world requires clear guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of career trajectories for Psychology PhD graduates.
- To categorize and characterize diverse career paths available.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative hierarchical classification of career paths.
- Data drawn from interviews with 53 Psychology PhD graduates.
Main Results:
- Identified a spectrum of career opportunities including traditional academic, academic-adjacent, and skill-transfer roles.
- Highlighted the versatility of Psychology doctoral training and transferable skills.
Conclusions:
- Psychology doctoral training prepares graduates for a wide array of professional contexts.
- This research serves as a guide for students and mentors navigating career options.
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