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What are Some Great Career Options after a PhD? | Marwadi University

Career options after PhD: 1. Academics 2. Government Sector 3. As a Product Manager 4. As a Business Consultant 5. Job in Your Specialized Field 6. Become an Entrepreneur.

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What are Some Great Career Options after a PhD? | Marwadi University

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  1. Career after PhD – What are Good Career Options after Completing Your PhD? • In today's blog post, our discussion is around the career opportunities offered by the highest academic  qualification  one  can  earn  -  yes,  it's  about  a  PhD  degree.  A  PhD,  also  known  as  Doctorate  of  Philosophy, is a doctoral research degree that constitutes detailed research and understanding of the  research problems.  • Apart from academics, you can find many other alternative career opportunities after pursuing your  PhD. So, if you are someone who is yet to decide whether a PhD is worth it or not, read to find out great  opportunities you can get with a PhD degree. 

  2. Career Opportunities after Completing Your PhD: 

  3. In Academia • Beyond any doubt, academia has to be the most preferred career option for PhD graduates.  • The things that you used to do in your PhD, you will do in your career in academia.  • It entails teaching, lecturing, preparing presentations, conducting research, managing administration,  occasionally representing the college, and workshops, seminars and lectures in your specific industry.  • If all of this sound interesting to you, then academia will be perfect to kick-start your career after your  PhD. 

  4. In Government Sector • Do you wish to serve the country? If so, you can try looking for a good job in the government sector.  • You have multiple pathways to work in the government sector.  • You can identify complex issues and help make an informed decision by working at a ministry, or  another option is to work as a military researcher.  • You can also carry out your passion for research as a civilian government employee.  • Except for this, there are several other opportunities to explore with the state and central government. 

  5. Product Manager •  As a product manager, you will have to manage the complete life cycle of an innovative product.  • With a PhD degree, you are sure to stand out as a product manager since it will enhance your ability to  comprehend and demonstrate the science behind the brand or product. • You  will  also  analyze  the  market  performance  of  your  product  and  find  out  ways  to  encourage  commercial success. 

  6. Business Consultant • Until some years back, most consulting firms only employed MBAs, but things have changed ever since.  • The number of PhDs hired by these firms has grown immensely because of the gradual increase of  technology-based business sectors.  • On top of that, management consulting firms are predominantly finding out professionals with a bird's -eye view of the problems.  • PhD holders are given preference because they have a strong technical background and are specifically  trained to try and fix difficult problems.

  7. Work in Your Field of Specialization • By earning your PhD, you also have the opportunity to find work in your field of specialization.  • The greater good of working in your specialized domain will be that your PhD will have given you the in  and out knowledge of the field.  • Also, so many companies look for employees that are PhD graduates because they bring added value to  the organization, can fix complex problems with a calm mind and employ their refined skills to work. 

  8. Become an Entrepreneur • Starting your own business and transforming your research into a commercially viable product is one  of the best career options for a PhD graduate.  • As  a  PhD  graduate,  you  can  start  a  business  as  a  professional  proof  reader,  technical  translator,  independent researcher, and career or research adviser to PhD students if you do not want to start a  business related to your research.  • Most degree holders choose to start their businesses for this reason.  • Many  students  prefer  working  with  a  start-up  and  gaining  experience  before  starting  their  own  business if they are not entrepreneurs.

  9. If you think PhD is the right choice for you, consider pursuing it here at Marwadi If you think PhD is the right choice for you, consider pursuing it here at Marwadi  University. Pursuing your PhD at Marwadi University will surely be a fulfilling experience  for you. You will earn your PhD by studying under the guidance of PhD faculties from  renowned institutes and through advanced research facilities.  Moreover, the only person that has the power to build your career is you. So, it's alright if  you do not wish to stick to a single choice all your life. You can make job and career  changes for the rest of your life if you feel like doing so.  To know more, visit at - Career Opportunities after Pursuing PhD

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