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Navigating Transitions
Support for Docs, Postdocs and Alumni
Helping You Navigate What’s Next
Life and career transitions can be complex, whether you’re seeking new opportunities, relocating, or adapting to change. This hub offers guidance, tools, and connections to help you take your next steps with confidence.
1:1 Consultations for Doctoral & Postdoctoral Alumni
Schedule a one-on-one consultation for career planning, job search strategies, or general transition support.
Career Workshops & Events
Attend career workshops, networking events, and panel discussions that support professional growth and help you navigate transitions.
Explore Tools for JHU Students & Alumni
Our JHU Tools, including platforms like Handshake and Interstride, provide digital resources that enhance in-person events and programs. These tools help you navigate career exploration, research industries, and gain insight into diverse career paths.
Featured Support Rethinking Career Options Amidst Change
Transitions can be challenging—especially when the future feels unpredictable. How can PhDs and postdocs move forward with clarity when original plans no longer fit?
Join neuroscientist-turned-entrepreneur and career coach Dr. Vania Cao, founder of Free the PhD, for a practical, candid session on navigating career change. Drawing from her own journey and years of coaching others, Dr. Cao will share actionable strategies for moving forward with purpose.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
- Adapt when plans are disrupted
- Identify and communicate transferable skills
- Explore career paths beyond academia
- Tackle imposter syndrome and indecision
- Build a professional presence that opens new doors
Whether you’re rethinking your next steps or responding to unexpected changes, this session will help you reframe uncertainty as opportunity—and take confident action toward your future.ake meaningful steps toward your future.
A 4-Part Series for Career Reinvention and Navigating Transitions
Have you recently experienced a career transition, particularly in the government or technology sectors? You’re not alone—and your next opportunity is closer than you think. Adapt, Pivot, & Persist is explicitly designed for professionals like you who are navigating career transitions. It will help you rebuild confidence, refine your professional brand, and land your next role with clarity and purpose.
International Scholar Support
The JHU Office of International Services offers guidance on immigration, visa renewals, and work authorization. Stay updated with expert-led workshops.