Diverse career options

Resources and websites to help you focus on the specific things you need to think about and do to plan and manage a change of direction in a career beyond academia.

Whether you have a clear idea about making a career change or just aren’t sure of anything, these resources and websites are here to help you focus on the specific things you need to think about and do to plan and manage a change of direction in your career. 

An introductory Guide to Careers Beyond Academia: Careers Beyond Academia

Infographic 5 Steps to Changing your Career (PDF)

Career Case Studies

IAD4Researchers blog – Diverse Career Paths page where we collect our blog articles related to diverse career paths outside of academia. 

Linkedin: Careers Support for Research Staff. Job and funding opportunities, news, information, and advice. 

Gaining Relevant Work Experience

Write a non-academic CV - University of Edinburgh Careers Service 

Infographic Careers – CV Checklist (PDF)

Infographic Careers – Cover letter checklist (PDF)

Prepare for Non-academic interviews – University of Edinburgh Careers Service

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