Holly Prescott is a career guidance practitioner and trainer, specialising in helping doctoral and postdoctoral researchers find fulfilling careers beyond academia. She combines freelance practice with her role as Careers Adviser for Postgraduate Researchers at the University of Birmingham, UK.

"This book is like a compass and a map for anyone lost in the post-PhD wilderness. Blending research and experience, Navigating Careers Beyond Academia is both thoroughly practical and deeply kind. The detailed background research will appeal to the academically minded, while the exercises provide a step-by-step guide to navigating the world beyond academia. A must read for anyone who is feeling adrift." Dr Sarah McLusky, consultant and host of the Research Adjacent Podcast."Navigating Careers Beyond Academia is the smart, structured, and research-backed guide that so many PhDs need in today's job market. Whether you’re just starting your doctorate or are already years past graduation, this book offers clarity, compassion, and a treasure trove of evidence-based insights and exercises that will support you in your career decisions. With case studies and advice relevant to both STEM and humanities backgrounds, this book tackles the emotional and practical hurdles of career change beyond academia head-on. If you're a researcher wondering what’s next, this guide offers not just answers, but a confident way forward."David Mendes, PhD, Creator of the Papa PhD Podcast.

• Introduction Chapter 1: Dealing with Feelings when Moving Beyond Academia Chapter 2: Getting Started on your Transition Beyond AcademiaChapter 3: Applying Your Skills Beyond AcademiaChapter 4: Tackling Common Questions About Careers Beyond AcademiaChapter 5: Finding and Forging Opportunities Beyond Academia Chapter 6: Communicating your Value to Employers Beyond Academia Chapter 7: Your New Start Beyond AcademiaA Final Word

Holly Prescott is a career guidance practitioner and trainer, specialising in helping doctoral and postdoctoral researchers find fulfilling careers beyond academia. She combines freelance practice with her role as Careers Adviser for Postgraduate Researchers at the University of Birmingham, UK.

"This book is like a compass and a map for anyone lost in the post-PhD wilderness. Blending research and experience, Navigating Careers Beyond Academia is both thoroughly practical and deeply kind. The detailed background research will appeal to the academically minded, while the exercises provide a step-by-step guide to navigating the world beyond academia. A must read for anyone who is feeling adrift." Dr Sarah McLusky, consultant and host of the Research Adjacent Podcast."Navigating Careers Beyond Academia is the smart, structured, and research-backed guide that so many PhDs need in today's job market. Whether you’re just starting your doctorate or are already years past graduation, this book offers clarity, compassion, and a treasure trove of evidence-based insights and exercises that will support you in your career decisions. With case studies and advice relevant to both STEM and humanities backgrounds, this book tackles the emotional and practical hurdles of career change beyond academia head-on. If you're a researcher wondering what’s next, this guide offers not just answers, but a confident way forward."David Mendes, PhD, Creator of the Papa PhD Podcast.

• Introduction Chapter 1: Dealing with Feelings when Moving Beyond Academia Chapter 2: Getting Started on your Transition Beyond AcademiaChapter 3: Applying Your Skills Beyond AcademiaChapter 4: Tackling Common Questions About Careers Beyond AcademiaChapter 5: Finding and Forging Opportunities Beyond Academia Chapter 6: Communicating your Value to Employers Beyond Academia Chapter 7: Your New Start Beyond AcademiaA Final Word

Holly Prescott is a career guidance practitioner and trainer, specialising in helping doctoral and postdoctoral researchers find fulfilling careers beyond academia. She combines freelance practice with her role as Careers Adviser for Postgraduate Researchers at the University of Birmingham, UK.

"This book is like a compass and a map for anyone lost in the post-PhD wilderness. Blending research and experience, Navigating Careers Beyond Academia is both thoroughly practical and deeply kind. The detailed background research will appeal to the academically minded, while the exercises provide a step-by-step guide to navigating the world beyond academia. A must read for anyone who is feeling adrift." Dr Sarah McLusky, consultant and host of the Research Adjacent Podcast."Navigating Careers Beyond Academia is the smart, structured, and research-backed guide that so many PhDs need in today's job market. Whether you’re just starting your doctorate or are already years past graduation, this book offers clarity, compassion, and a treasure trove of evidence-based insights and exercises that will support you in your career decisions. With case studies and advice relevant to both STEM and humanities backgrounds, this book tackles the emotional and practical hurdles of career change beyond academia head-on. If you're a researcher wondering what’s next, this guide offers not just answers, but a confident way forward."David Mendes, PhD, Creator of the Papa PhD Podcast.

• Introduction Chapter 1: Dealing with Feelings when Moving Beyond Academia Chapter 2: Getting Started on your Transition Beyond AcademiaChapter 3: Applying Your Skills Beyond AcademiaChapter 4: Tackling Common Questions About Careers Beyond AcademiaChapter 5: Finding and Forging Opportunities Beyond Academia Chapter 6: Communicating your Value to Employers Beyond Academia Chapter 7: Your New Start Beyond AcademiaA Final Word