Ph.D. Job Market Candidates Resources

Office of Career Strategy

Your Ph.D. experience has equipped you not only with specialized expertise in your discipline, but also with a strong transferable skill-set that may be applied to a range of careers. Take advantage of OCS resources to explore career options, develop professional skills and experiences and conduct a rewarding job search.

Big Interview (AI Resume Reviews and Mock Interviews)

Big Interview is a system designed to meet your needs. Start with an AI Resume Review to see how your resume will be viewed by an ATS (Applicant Tracking System), and receive tips for improvement within minutes. Check out the step-by-step curriculum of expert video lessons with AI-based virtual practice interview tools, and run your own mock interview for instant feedback as you prepare for internships, jobs, fellowships, and graduate programs!

PhDs and PostDocs

A job search can be time-consuming and stressful. With a strategic approach, you can reduce stress, stay organized, and uncover opportunities that others might miss. Whether you’re pursuing academic positions, industry roles, or both, use these tips to help you navigate the process with confidence and purpose.

Job trends and salaries

Search continually updated market trends across the U.S. and learn about job types (job functions). Use this tool to research career paths, job titles, growth trends of various roles, and desired skills for each position.

Office of Career Strategies Event Calendar

Academic Jobs Oline

American Political Science Association Jobs Board

APSA eJobs is the most comprehensive database of jobs related to political science, accessible to members. The eJobs platform is updated daily with new job listings and candidate resumes, and is fully searchable by field of interest, employer or candidate name, region, keyword, position, salary, institution type, and most recent postings.

HERC jobs

The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is a nonprofit consortium committed to improving higher education recruitment practices and workplace culture to strengthen our institutions and serve our communities. With over 550 colleges, universities, hospitals, research labs, government agencies, and related organizations, HERC works to ensure member institutions are sites of belonging, where all faculty and staff can thrive. HERC provides resources, networking, and outreach programs to attract, hire, and retain a multifaceted, qualified workforce.

Chronicle Careers

The Chronicle of Higher Education is academe’s most trusted resource for independent journalism, career development, and forward-looking intelligence. Since its founding in 1966, The Chronicle has grown to serve millions of educators, administrators, researchers, and policymakers who rely on its insights to lead, teach, learn, and innovate. The Chronicle’s independent newsroom – the nation’s largest dedicated to covering colleges and universities – is home to award-winning journalists and data analysts with a passion for serving audiences with indispensable news and actionable insights on issues that matter.

Times Higher Education Unijobs

Higher education’s global job board