Non-Academic Careers for Quantitative Social Scientists: A Practical Guide to Maximizing Your Skills and Opportunities

This book provides a guide to non-academic careers for quantitative social scientists, featuring chapters from PhDs working in various industries. It covers job types, preparation, and perspectives, offering valuable insight for those considering a career outside academia.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive guide is a valuable resource for quantitative social scientists seeking fulfilling careers outside of academia. Written by accomplished social science PhDs with experience in large corporations, non-profits, tech startups, and alt-academic positions in higher education, the book comprises over a dozen chapters covering a wide range of topics related to finding rewarding careers beyond the traditional academic path. The chapters are organized into three parts:

Part I provides an introduction to the various job opportunities available to social science PhDs, including the types of positions they can pursue, the locations where these jobs are found, and an overview of the work involved.

Part II serves as a practical guide for social science PhDs who are interested in pursuing non-academic careers. It covers essential steps such as navigating the academic world of graduate school while considering non-academic options, effectively selling their academic experience in a non-academic setting, and developing the necessary skills and qualifications for success in non-academic roles.

Part III offers perspectives on timelines for making non-academic career decisions, the differences between the lifestyle of academia and non-academic jobs, and additional resources for those considering a non-academic route. By drawing on the experiences and insights of successful individuals who have transitioned from academia to non-academic careers, this volume provides invaluable guidance and support to graduate students, advisors, and recent PhDs in quantitative social science.

Whether you are exploring new career paths or seeking to enhance your professional development, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in pursuing rewarding and fulfilling careers outside of the traditional academic realm.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 158 x 243 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031350351
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023