Jennifer Polk
@fromphdtolife.com
I live in Toronto and, since 2013, have helped professors, postdocs, & other PhDs who are ready to leave academia get meaningful, fulfilling jobs elsewhere. Ask me about my PhD Career Clarity Program!
Find me elsewhere online at https://fromphdtolife.com.
Find me elsewhere online at https://fromphdtolife.com.
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Jennifer Polk
@fromphdtolife.com
· Nov 13
Free Training for PhDs - From PhD to Life
FREE TRAINING How to Get a Great Job Outside Academia (even if you have no idea what you want to do next or why anyone would hire you) A free training for professors, postdocs, and other overworked, u...
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"How do I get started finding a job outside academia?"
Learn my answer, including how to avoid common missteps, in this free video resource, available to watch anytime.
fromphdtolife.com/phd-job-sear...
Learn my answer, including how to avoid common missteps, in this free video resource, available to watch anytime.
fromphdtolife.com/phd-job-sear...
I haven't had home internet for more than two days and I have no confidence it will be restored soon. The infrastructure/ultimate service provider must contact my building management to request access to units below mine. But they don't seem to grasp they have to take this first step, and ask. 😩
February 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I haven't had home internet for more than two days and I have no confidence it will be restored soon. The infrastructure/ultimate service provider must contact my building management to request access to units below mine. But they don't seem to grasp they have to take this first step, and ask. 😩
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Are you dreaming of having a clear vision of the steps it takes to write a paper from start to finish? 💭
Some kind of to-do list for writing and publishing a paper?
Allow me to walk you through the Journal Publication Formula ->https://annaclemens.com/training
#ScienceSky #PhDLife #phd
Some kind of to-do list for writing and publishing a paper?
Allow me to walk you through the Journal Publication Formula ->https://annaclemens.com/training
#ScienceSky #PhDLife #phd
Free writing training for researchers
Learn how to get published in high-ranking journals without lacking structure in the writing process
annaclemens.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Are you dreaming of having a clear vision of the steps it takes to write a paper from start to finish? 💭
Some kind of to-do list for writing and publishing a paper?
Allow me to walk you through the Journal Publication Formula ->https://annaclemens.com/training
#ScienceSky #PhDLife #phd
Some kind of to-do list for writing and publishing a paper?
Allow me to walk you through the Journal Publication Formula ->https://annaclemens.com/training
#ScienceSky #PhDLife #phd
I hosted a Heated Rivalry discussion (on Zoom) and it was so much fun. PhD types were there, incl some clients, friends/colleagues, and folks from my email list and network more broadly. We talked for nearly 2.5 hours 😂 I loved it 😭
February 13, 2026 at 3:28 AM
I hosted a Heated Rivalry discussion (on Zoom) and it was so much fun. PhD types were there, incl some clients, friends/colleagues, and folks from my email list and network more broadly. We talked for nearly 2.5 hours 😂 I loved it 😭
You can’t outsource this part
Dear Reader, “Can’t you just tell me what job would make sense for me?” It's rare that someone asks me that directly, but it's often implied in emails and messages I get from PhDs. And I totally get why someone would think I can do that, and why they'd want me to. You…
Dear Reader, “Can’t you just tell me what job would make sense for me?” It's rare that someone asks me that directly, but it's often implied in emails and messages I get from PhDs. And I totally get why someone would think I can do that, and why they'd want me to. You…
You can’t outsource this part
Dear Reader, “Can’t you just tell me what job would make sense for me?” It's rare that someone asks me that directly, but it's often implied in emails and messages I get from PhDs. And I totally get why someone would think I can do that, and why they'd want me to. You want the right answer. You want the expert to point and say, “That one. Do that.” (Me too, bro.) A pattern in my own life is wanting to find The Answer to my career. And I keep relearning the same lesson: Clarity that comes from...
fromphdtolife.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
You can’t outsource this part
Dear Reader, “Can’t you just tell me what job would make sense for me?” It's rare that someone asks me that directly, but it's often implied in emails and messages I get from PhDs. And I totally get why someone would think I can do that, and why they'd want me to. You…
Dear Reader, “Can’t you just tell me what job would make sense for me?” It's rare that someone asks me that directly, but it's often implied in emails and messages I get from PhDs. And I totally get why someone would think I can do that, and why they'd want me to. You…
My internet's been down for an hour. Makes working almost impossible! I do have phone data but this isn't ideal. Complain.
February 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
My internet's been down for an hour. Makes working almost impossible! I do have phone data but this isn't ideal. Complain.
No cameras required. No talking unless you want to. Free PhD co-working every Wednesday. #PhDSky
Co-Working Sessions - From PhD to Life
Join me for weekly 90-minute co-working sessions Wednesdays at 10am ET on Zoom. These are free and all are welcome. Register once here and remember to add this recurring meeting to your calendar so you remember each week (that you want to join). Sessions begin on 14 Jan and the registration link above is for […]
fromphdtolife.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
No cameras required. No talking unless you want to. Free PhD co-working every Wednesday. #PhDSky
Some people come to co-working to apply for jobs. Others journal, outline, email, or think. All of it counts. #AcademicSky
Co-Working Sessions - From PhD to Life
Join me for weekly 90-minute co-working sessions Wednesdays at 10am ET on Zoom. These are free and all are welcome. Register once here and remember to add this recurring meeting to your calendar so you remember each week (that you want to join). Sessions begin on 14 Jan and the registration link above is for […]
fromphdtolife.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Some people come to co-working to apply for jobs. Others journal, outline, email, or think. All of it counts. #AcademicSky
Watching curling, as Canadians do during the Olympics, and it's a neat sport. Swedish team is made up of siblings; the Canadians are a husband and wife team.
February 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Watching curling, as Canadians do during the Olympics, and it's a neat sport. Swedish team is made up of siblings; the Canadians are a husband and wife team.
Okay I give Mongolia the gold medal, the US silver, and Canada gets the bronze.
The Czechia outfits are wild
February 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Okay I give Mongolia the gold medal, the US silver, and Canada gets the bronze.
The Czechia outfits are wild
February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The Czechia outfits are wild
Is this a safe space to admit I've never heard of Andorra 👀😆 (yeah, watching the opening ceremony)
February 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Is this a safe space to admit I've never heard of Andorra 👀😆 (yeah, watching the opening ceremony)
Listening is truly one of the all time most underrated / underperformed skill eh?
February 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Listening is truly one of the all time most underrated / underperformed skill eh?
Why resume advice often misses the point
Dear Reader, Something interesting happened in the small-group discussion with my program members this week. About seven people attended the small group discussion I hosted for program members, and the first question was about skills-based resumes: What did…
Dear Reader, Something interesting happened in the small-group discussion with my program members this week. About seven people attended the small group discussion I hosted for program members, and the first question was about skills-based resumes: What did…
Why resume advice often misses the point
Dear Reader, Something interesting happened in the small-group discussion with my program members this week. About seven people attended the small group discussion I hosted for program members, and the first question was about skills-based resumes: What did we think about them? Has anyone used them? Any advice? This is a less common resume format, sometimes recommended for career changers or very early career folks. I don’t love it, generally, not least because most readers expect different....
fromphdtolife.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Why resume advice often misses the point
Dear Reader, Something interesting happened in the small-group discussion with my program members this week. About seven people attended the small group discussion I hosted for program members, and the first question was about skills-based resumes: What did…
Dear Reader, Something interesting happened in the small-group discussion with my program members this week. About seven people attended the small group discussion I hosted for program members, and the first question was about skills-based resumes: What did…
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Reposted by Jennifer Polk
Reposted by Jennifer Polk
My monthly workshops each tackle a different part of the job search, from mindset to resumes to negotiation. They’re designed for professors and postdocs who are ready to leave academia. Is that you? Join us in the PhD Career Clarity Program.
PhD Career Clarity Program from Dr. Jennifer Polk
Join the PhD Career Clarity Program course and community for your post-academic job search. Ready to leave academia? Dr. Jen Polk's program is for professors, postdocs, and other PhDs like you.
fromphdtolife.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM
My monthly workshops each tackle a different part of the job search, from mindset to resumes to negotiation. They’re designed for professors and postdocs who are ready to leave academia. Is that you? Join us in the PhD Career Clarity Program.
Curler outfits leave much to be desired so far. Do I remember Swedes wearing plaid pants decades ago? Bring that back.
February 5, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Curler outfits leave much to be desired so far. Do I remember Swedes wearing plaid pants decades ago? Bring that back.
You don’t have to be actively job searching to join my PhD co-working sessions. Many people are just… figuring things out.
Co-Working Sessions - From PhD to Life
Join me for weekly 90-minute co-working sessions Wednesdays at 10am ET on Zoom. These are free and all are welcome. Register once here and remember to add this recurring meeting to your calendar so you remember each week (that you want to join). Sessions begin on 14 Jan and the registration link above is for […]
fromphdtolife.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:05 PM
You don’t have to be actively job searching to join my PhD co-working sessions. Many people are just… figuring things out.
Baking a cake! On a Monday. Needs must. (I hope it turns out; will report back.)
February 2, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Baking a cake! On a Monday. Needs must. (I hope it turns out; will report back.)
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My mystery novel THE DEAD COME TO STAY is a BookRiot deal of the day!
bookriot.com/book-riots-d...
Book trailer below (I made it with stop motion and construction paper)
#autistic #mystery #BookSky 📚
bookriot.com/book-riots-d...
Book trailer below (I made it with stop motion and construction paper)
#autistic #mystery #BookSky 📚
February 2, 2026 at 3:54 PM
My mystery novel THE DEAD COME TO STAY is a BookRiot deal of the day!
bookriot.com/book-riots-d...
Book trailer below (I made it with stop motion and construction paper)
#autistic #mystery #BookSky 📚
bookriot.com/book-riots-d...
Book trailer below (I made it with stop motion and construction paper)
#autistic #mystery #BookSky 📚
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Are you a professor planning to incorporate THE INTERMEDIARIES (medical #history, Weimar, #Jewish history, #transgender history, #LGBTQ fighting Nazis) into your course? I have pdf to share, additional teaching materials, images, and resources for use. Please ping me.
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
December 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Are you a professor planning to incorporate THE INTERMEDIARIES (medical #history, Weimar, #Jewish history, #transgender history, #LGBTQ fighting Nazis) into your course? I have pdf to share, additional teaching materials, images, and resources for use. Please ping me.
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
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Hey BlueSky Academics! Have we connected yet?
I'm Anna Clemens, academic writing coach and PhD. 👋
I have a passion for teaching researchers how to write their papers efficiently and clearly.
Please introduce yourself below!
#AcademicSky #AcWri #Academia
I'm Anna Clemens, academic writing coach and PhD. 👋
I have a passion for teaching researchers how to write their papers efficiently and clearly.
Please introduce yourself below!
#AcademicSky #AcWri #Academia
February 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Hey BlueSky Academics! Have we connected yet?
I'm Anna Clemens, academic writing coach and PhD. 👋
I have a passion for teaching researchers how to write their papers efficiently and clearly.
Please introduce yourself below!
#AcademicSky #AcWri #Academia
I'm Anna Clemens, academic writing coach and PhD. 👋
I have a passion for teaching researchers how to write their papers efficiently and clearly.
Please introduce yourself below!
#AcademicSky #AcWri #Academia
Reposted by Jennifer Polk
My Wednesday co-working sessions are quiet, low-key, and very human. No breakout rooms. No pressure. Just shared focus. #PhDSky
Co-Working Sessions - From PhD to Life
Join me for weekly 90-minute co-working sessions Wednesdays at 10am ET on Zoom. These are free and all are welcome. Register once here and remember to add this recurring meeting to your calendar so you remember each week (that you want to join). Sessions begin on 14 Jan and the registration link above is for […]
fromphdtolife.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
My Wednesday co-working sessions are quiet, low-key, and very human. No breakout rooms. No pressure. Just shared focus. #PhDSky