Advising for academic and alt-ac careers

Service Description

Looking to build a meaningful career in academia or explore alternative academic (alt-ac) paths beyond the tenure track? Our Academic and Alt-Ac Career Advising virtual service connects graduate students, postdocs, and career changers with experienced mentors who offer expert, personalized guidance for navigating today’s competitive job market. Whether you're targeting tenure-track faculty positions, research roles, or transitioning into alt-ac careers in higher education administration, nonprofits, publishing, policy, or industry, mentors help you clarify your goals and develop a strategic plan to achieve them. Our advising network brings deep experience across academic and alt-ac sectors, offering insider insights into hiring practices, application strategies, and professional development. Each session is tailored to your background, discipline, and career aspirations so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Key Features of Our Academic and Alt-Ac Career Coaching: Academic Career Support: Guidance on faculty job searches, postdoc applications, and academic CVs, cover letters, teaching and research statements. Alt-Ac Career Exploration: Discover fulfilling roles outside the tenure track, including higher ed administration, nonprofit work, policy research, and more. Career Strategy Sessions: Clarify your values, strengths, and long-term goals to choose a path that fits your life and ambitions. Application Review & Editing: Get expert feedback on résumés, CVs, personal statements, and job materials tailored to academic and alt-ac audiences. Professional Branding: Build a strong online presence with LinkedIn optimization, personal websites, and public scholarship strategies. Interview Preparation: Practice for academic job talks, campus visits, and alt-ac interviews with customized coaching. Grant & Fellowship Advising: Identify funding opportunities and strengthen your proposals for research or career development. Whether you're finishing your PhD, navigating postdoctoral life, or pivoting mid-career, this advising helps you articulate your expertise, expand your options, and pursue a path that reflects your full potential. Start building a career that blends intellectual impact with professional fulfillment - inside or beyond the academy.