Jennifer Polk, PhD, is a career coach, educator, and recognized expert in PhD careers. She regularly facilitates professional development workshops and delivers keynote presentations at institutions across the US, Canada, and internationally. Jen created her PhD Career Clarity Program to help PhDs navigate their career paths with confidence.
Jen’s writing is published in University Affairs, Inside Higher Ed, the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Globe and Mail, Academic Matters, and in three books. More recently, she was an expert panelist for the 2021 Canadian Council of Academies report, Degrees of Success, on the challenges PhDs face transitioning to employment. Jen currently serves on the board of directors for the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies, and she’s on the management committee for a multi-year transborder project about PhD career paths. She earned her PhD in history from the University of Toronto. Find Jen online at From PhD to Life.
To Grad School, or Not To Grad School (1:1 with Jen)
A 1-on-1 session for prospective PhD students. And, for doctoral students considering leaving their PhD program.
Should I finish my PhD? If you’ve asked yourself this question, you can have support to better understand your own motivations and needs.
Or, if you’re thinking about heading to grad school. If you’re asking the question: Should I do a PhD? Schedule your consultation with Jen today.
When you just want advice, to strategize with someone uninvolved in your life, or to learn from me.
If you aren't interested in an on-going coach-client relationship focused on making decisions and taking action, this service is for you.
I'll ask you where you're at, where you want to go, and what you've already done and are planning on -- or at least thinking of -- doing. Then, I'll give you my best advice and information.
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Note: Pricing is in US$ and all relevant tax is inclusive, not extra.
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