Definition Exploring diverse career paths, developing job search skills and materials, and building relationships that enable you to achieve your current and future professional goals.Key topics:Assess your skills, strengths, and valuesExplore professional pathways of interest within and beyond the academyDevelop a plan to acquire or hone professional skills aligned with your interests and goalsLeverage social media to establish your professional brand and build connectionsArticulate your accomplishments and potential contributions when networking, in job search materials, interviews, and other professional settings Upcoming Events Jul 14 Scientific Publishing: From Pre-Submission to Behind the Editor’s Desk Jul 14, 2025, 4:00 pm Location Julis Romo Rabinowitz 399 Jul 16 Effective Research Mentorship for Graduate Students: Rematch+ (Session 7) Jul 16, 2025, 12:00 pm Location Robertson 016 Jul 16 From Ph.D. to Future Success: Master LinkedIn & AI to Unlock Your Next Chapter Jul 16, 2025, 12:00 pm Location Online Event Jul 16 How to Write a Journal Article in the Humanities Jul 16, 2025, 1:00 pm Location Online Event Jul 18 International STEM Faculty Careers: Grad Alum Panel Jul 18, 2025, 9:00 am Location Online Event Jul 21 Office Hours for Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Students (In Person) Jul 21, 2025, 11:00 am Location Clio Hall 008 View All Events “I've always had a variety of interests and wondered how I was supposed to give some of them up when I started a career. I didn't believe it was possible to fit both my creative and intellectual pursuits into a single job. What I discovered is that there's no one-size-fits-all approach, and that you can make your career aspirations happen by getting involved in opportunities that excite you.” –Rose Guingrich, GS, PSY Resources Carpe Careers Blog (Inside Higher Ed) Engage insight and advice designed for those who are considering teaching or administrative careers. Center for Career Development The Center for Career Development supports graduate students as they work through a unique process of understanding how their specialized skillset can lead to a wide range of career possibilities, both within and outside academia. GoinGlobal Graduate students have access to GoinGlobal, a resource that supports international students interested in working in the U.S., their home country, or elsewhere, as well as U.S. students who want to work abroad. It includes job and internship listings, global resume and cover letter guidance, a global key employer directory, country and city guides, global job market trends, work permit regulations, and cultural advice. Please note the Center for Career Development manages Princeton University’s subscription to this site for undergraduate and graduate students. ImaginePhD ImaginePhD is a career exploration and planning tool for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers and scholars dedicated to the humanities and social sciences. It is a free, online resource that enables you to explore careers by evaluating and reflecting on your own abilities, values and interests that navigates related professional opportunities. LinkedIn Learning Leverage the Princeton subscription to LinkedIn Learning! You will find more than 5,000 on-demand courses on business, creative and technology skills at no cost. Modern Language Association Career Resources The MLA maintains a range of useful career resources, including academic job market data and job search information and recommendations. MyIDP myIDP is a free, career-planning tool that is designed to meet the needs of Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars in the sciences. This tool helps you define and pursue your career goals with exercises to match your skills, interests and values with a variety of scientific professions. National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community that supports and enriches you to be successful in the academe and beyond. We have an institutional membership: claim your account today! Professional Associations & Organizations for Graduate Students This list of professional organizations and associations has been compiled by the Princeton University Library—a key resource for Princeton graduate students, and a close partner of GradFUTURES. Many organizations have reduced student membership rates, and joining an organization can help you: network and make connections with others in the field, discover professional development opportunities, get access to listservs that post exclusive job opportunities, feel connected to your discipline and chosen career path, and get started with publishing and presenting. View All Resources