New to NU
New to Northwestern, seeking resources for a successful PhD/postdoc journey
Learn more
Get Started
Where are you in your job search?
Not sure where to start? Choose from the options below that best match your situation.
Career Exploration & Planning Tools
Luckily, you're no stranger to research, and we have tools and resources to help you explore diverse career paths.
Career & Professional Development
Learn more about the career decision-making process and how to implement a structure to your own development.
Programming
Engage with offices across campus to develop skills and pursue your next professional chapter with confidence.
Resources
Explore subscriptions, services, and offices at Northwestern here to help you be successful during your time at NU and beyond.
News
Upcoming Events
Jul
1
2024
NCA PhD Summer Series: Foundations of Networking
10:00 AM 2122 Sheridan Road
Putting the work into network! We’ll spend time discussing how to develop a goal driven approach to relationship develop...
Jul
8
2024
NCA PhD Summer Series: LinkedIn and Networking
10:00 AM 2122 Sheridan Road
We’ll use this workshop to develop LinkedIn profiles, work on drafting text for different profile sections, and discuss ...
Jul
15
2024
NCA PhD Summer Series: AI, Resumes, and You
10:00 AM 620 Lincoln Street
In this session, we’ll explore how to leverage AI tools to analyze job descriptions to write more effective and targeted...
Jul
22
2024
NCA PhD Summer Series: Foundations of Interviewing
10:00 AM 620 Lincoln Street
Let’s put those hard-earned research skills to good use! Attendees will learn how to prepare for behavioral interviews b...
Jul
29
2024
NCA PhD Summer Series: Salary Negotiation
10:00 AM 2122 Sheridan Road
In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss why it’s important to negotiate and teach best practices for navigating the ...
Connect with Us
Do you have specific questions about postdoctoral and PhD careers?
Would you like to schedule a meeting with one of our advisers? Visit our team page to get connected and find the answers you need.
Meet our Team