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Ph.D. and Overeducation in Italy – 31.28% of them report that their Ph.D. title was not useful to get the job they were carrying
In 2009, ISTAT carried out a survey of Ph.D. holders who completed their studies three and five years earlier, in 2006 and in 2004, respectively. The data reveals that unemployment among Ph.D. holders is lower than what is reported for university graduates. A share as high as 92.5% of doctors who completed their studies in … Continue reading
Ph.D. – Is five years to finish a humanities doctorate—coursework, comprehensive exams, dissertation— speedy ?
Welcome to academia, where five years to finish a humanities doctorate—coursework, comprehensive exams, dissertation—is considered speedy. So speedy that a new program at my alma mater has raised hackles for encouraging graduate students to finish in a half-decade. (It also foists upon its postdocs what is possibly the worst job title in academia. More on … Continue reading
Ph.D. – What students should know about the job market
Below I have outlined a few things I wish I had been told at the beginning of this journey. 1. Know how bad the job market sucks and why. 2. Find out what can get you one of those precious few jobs. 3. Prepare for the academic path to blow up in your face. Chosen … Continue reading
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