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MANAGING MID-CAREER TRANSITIONS: VOLUNTARY AND INVOLUNTARY ___________ Marian R. Walters, Ph.D. Professor of Physiology Associate Dean for Research & Graduate.

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1 MANAGING MID-CAREER TRANSITIONS: VOLUNTARY AND INVOLUNTARY ___________ Marian R. Walters, Ph.D. Professor of Physiology Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies Penn State Harrisburg

2 Critical Issues -- Expected academic path: increased research/funding/teaching -- Many faculty seek career progress outside traditional academic paths -- Many academic institutions don’t provide training/only support targeted faculty

3 General Considerations -- Not all academic careers follow the traditional path -- Many reasons to seek career changes

4 Typical Mid-Career Scientist: Many years’ success at: -- research and/or -- teaching and/or -- service/administration

5 Typical Mid-Career Scientist: Many years’ success at: -- research and/or -- teaching and/or -- service/administration Need to Grow/Expand/SURVIVE

6 Seeking New Directions? -- New challenges -- New grants -- Renewed student interactions -- Salary/status increase -- Change in reporting structure

7 General Considerations -- Differences between “voluntary” and “involuntary”?

8 Voluntary vs. Involuntary -- Lead time -- Positive vs. negative outlook -- Forces a needed change

9 Voluntary Change: Is There a “Best” Time?

10 Voluntary Change: Is There a “Best” Time? -- Parallel Move: New Grant

11 Voluntary Change: Is There a “Best” Time? -- New career direction: Never too soon… to start planning/researching options

12 Voluntary Change: Is There a “Best” Time? -- New career direction: Never too soon… to start planning/researching options BUT, need underlying experience & expertise (documented)

13 Accepting “Involuntary” Changes -- Need to take charge, but… -- Grieving process

14 Need Time to Grieve -- Deal with anger/anxiety

15 Need Time to Grieve -- Deal with anger/anxiety -- “Grieve for loss of research lab” Dr. Richard Vari, EB06

16 Need Time to Grieve -- Deal with anger/anxiety -- “Grieve for loss of research lab” Dr. Richard Vari, EB06 -- “Crossing over” into administration is not treason!!

17 Need Time to Grieve -- Deal with Anger/Anxiety -- “Grieve for loss of research lab” Dr. Richard Vari, EB06 -- “Crossing over” into administration is not treason!! -- Don’t burn bridges

18 Accepting “Involuntary” Changes -- Easier if previously considered/ tested alternatives

19 Accepting “Involuntary” Change -- Easier if previously considerer/ tested alternatives Administrative Committees Mentoring/Development NIH/NSF Panels APS, etc., Society Roles Other “Academic Hobbies”

20 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Preparing for Change -- Seek training and information Scan Job Ads (Science, Chronicle)

21 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Preparing for Change -- Seek training and information Scan job ads (Science, Chronicle) Attend “leadership” & career programs

22 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Preparing for Change -- Seek training and information Scan job ads (Science, Chronicle) Attend “leadership” & career programs Seek mentors Consider career coach

23 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Preparing for Change -- Seek training and information Scan job ads (Science, Chronicle) Attend “leadership” & career programs Seek mentors Consider career coach Ask questions “Try-outs”: sabbaticals, summers, etc.

24 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Preparing for Change -- Assess strengths Disengage from what is expected & consider what you enjoy

25 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Preparing for Change -- Assess strengths Disengage from what is expected & consider what you enjoy Peruse detailed CV Colleagues Mentors

26 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Preparing for Change -- Assess strengths Disengage from what is expected & consider what you enjoy Peruse detailed CV Colleagues Mentors Formal evaluation: Professional coach “Leadership” programs

27 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Preparing for Change -- Seek training and information -- Assess strengths -- Increase professional contacts:

28 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Preparing for Change -- Seek training and information -- Assess strengths -- Increase professional contacts: Inside & outside your University Society meetings Other professional sessions Collaborations

29 Making the Most of Scientific Contacts -- Mingle at meetings -- Learn about job types: academic and non-academic -- Get to know the principals -- Seek information on openings

30 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Preparing for Change -- Seek training and information -- Assess strengths -- Increase professional contacts -- Begin the application process

31 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Beginning the Job Search -- Lessons from prior job search: LONG PROCESS

32 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Beginning the Job Search -- Lessons from prior job search -- Cast a wide net -- Don’t prejudge opportunities/ job descriptions

33 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Professional Application Package -- Strong letter of application -- Revamped (brief) curriculum vitae -- Executive summary

34 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Professional Application Package -- Names and contact information for 4-6 strong references:

35 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Professional Application Package -- Names and contact information for 4-6 strong references: -- Strong RECOMMENDATION letter

36 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Professional Application Package -- Names and contact information for 4-6 strong references: -- Strong RECOMMENDATION letter -- Variety of academic positions -- Variety of connections -- Varied demographics (gender, etc)

37 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Prepare for the Interview -- Expect an initial phone interview (and/or videoconference)

38 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Prepare for the Interview -- Expect an initial phone interview (and/or videoconference) -- Knowledge about the institution and position

39 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Prepare for the Interview -- Expect an initial phone interview (and/or videoconference) -- Knowledge about the institution and position -- Know typical salary range

40 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Prepare for the Interview -- Prepare to discuss your “vision” for the position

41 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Prepare for the Interview -- Prepare to discuss your “vision” for the position -- Learn “on the go”/refine the search

42 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Prepare for the Interview -- Prepare to discuss your “vision” for the position -- Learn “on the go”/refine the search -- Keep applying/interviewing until….

43 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Got the position: Now what?

44 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Got the position: Now what? -- CELEBRATE!! Plan

45 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Got the position: Now what? -- CELEBRATE!! Plan -- Reasonable expectations What “honeymoon”? Get to know all the players

46 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Got the position: Now what? --CELEBRATE!! Plan -- Reasonable expectations -- Work smart; produce well

47 “How To” Manual for Career Transitions: Got the position: Now what? --CELEBRATE!! Plan -- Reasonable Expectations -- Work smart; produce well -- Begin preparation for NEXT career opportunities

48 Research Scientist -- NIH/NSF Administrator -- Dean of Research/Graduate Study -- Chair (Dept. Biology, etc) -- Business entrepreneur -- Industry -- Parallel move to another institution -- Educational institution

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