tech jobs for humanities phds

And so over time, it does, you know, your path diverges, I do miss it, and I do miss the the experience of, you know, getting to spend, I mean, I spent a good six months or more, you know, in the UK doing the research, and focusing in just on a subject, and thats something that I dont get to do much of it in my current life.

And this basically involves taking Splunk software products and presenting them in ways that resonate with specific industries like healthcare, financial services, higher education. And I think, you know, I think as with everybody, when you look back at important developments in your life, its partly by chance, and partly by accident, and partly by design. It might be like some there, there are things like that, that seem relatively simple and straightforward that I think faculty and staff can pay attention to, and to remind themselves in their particular programs that they need to put the wellbeing of their students kind of first and foremost, and I think a lot of them do that implicitly. Your gift allows us to deliver an inclusive, world-class experience to graduate students, so they can make a difference at Berkeley and beyond. Glad to get more into that. So companies think a lot about how to keep their customers happy, and to keep them as repeat customers, on the employee side of things, you know, a lot of tech companies will realize and acknowledge that their employees are a significant competitive advantage to them. This podcast is a project of Humanities Without Walls, a 16 university consortium, headquartered at the Humanities Research Institute at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, and funded by grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Brand-marketing directors, social media managers, and corporate communications directors are some common job titles that Humanities Ph.D.s hold. In reality, research jobs such as user experience (UX) research positions are extremely common in the tech world, and Humanities Ph.D.s tend to do well in these roles. Business Strategy & Development: Applying for small and large grants to support research is an essential skill that all Humanities Ph.D.s must develop. But the good side of this, I mean, if I take, you know, my, my company, as an example, as part of the response to COVID and the pandemic over the past year or so, you know, Splunk where I work, gave the entire company for extra holidays, one per quarter, to have, you know, additional three day weekends. Management: Humanities Ph.D.s are qualified for a number of management roles because of their experience with project management (aka dissertations), presentation skills (aka teaching), and team coordination (collaborative projects, student government, etc.).

So on the customer side of things, you know, software is increasingly purchased and consumed as a subscription, which means many companies, business models and revenue depend on renewals, which means, you know, keeping customers happy, otherwise, theyre not going to renew, you see this, even with kind of consumer technology, and, you know, buying the latest iPhone, or the latest gadget, if you didnt like the last one, youre probably going to switch and, and buy something else. I think one key point of comparison for me is that, you know, most tech companies place a strong emphasis on treating their employees and their customers very well. The ability to demonstrate the value of a project is in high demand in the tech world. Absolutely. And then there is a reality, especially in state-funded universities where they dont have that. Like, if youre a product manager, if youre in marketing, youre thinking about how do I tell a story that appeals to people and that gets them interested to see the potential and the technology? Passionate about applying technology to business problems and delivering value to customers, Andrew also serves as a consultant and advisor to startups and as a co-founder of popcorn RFP, a software as a service platform for procurement that makes enterprise purchasing faster, smarter and more collaborative. So I think, and I think that openness to considering and exploring, experimenting, trying things out, you know, thats to be valued in the PhD experience. But in an atmosphere that often prioritizes quantitative skills over qualitative ones, are there job opportunities for Humanities Ph.D.s?

And so I think one of the skills that Humanities PhDs bring, that maybe others dont as much is that emphasis on the humanity, the the ability to empathize and understand and analyze where people are coming from. Since we talked a little bit about the advice that you would give to PhD students. Welcome to PhD Futures Now! In the first few years, I was still kind of had had some articles going and, you know, conference speaking, and all that. A Silicon Valley native, he studied at UC Berkeley, where he received BA, MA and PhD degrees in history. Yes.

And, you know, it was through that work that I met the, someone who ultimately hired me for my next role at the time, he was Berkeleys Chief Information Officer. Thanks so much, Maggie. Applying for small and large grants to support research is an essential skill that all Humanities Ph.D.s must develop. And that that sense of kind of forging connections. But at its core, the idea of spending multiple years on a sustained, you know, project, commitment, research is compelling.

and each WW really appreciate your time and the advice that youre giving to all of our audience. So, you know, thats one kind of example of just a company that, you know, is concerned about people and the human aspects of this. I think theres a lesson there in thinking through the ways in which relationship building, or networking can be so critical in helping anyone sort of make that transition out of the academy into another career sector, whatever, if its in the for profit, or the nonprofit, or wherever you decide to go. A Silicon Valley native, he studied at UC Berkeley, where he received BA, MA, and PhD degrees in history. To explore more non-academic job possibilities for Humanities Ph.D.s, check out, (register for free as a UC Berkeley student). But basically, what we all share is a deep interest across these fields in humanity.

Or is your PhD related to the first job you initially took in the tech world? Im going to just quickly interject here, because, yes, Andrew, to everything that he just said. And what have you really lost other than a little bit of your time to reach out to them.

One of the things she often asks whether its our speakers at our workshops, or students who, who might be looking for careers outside the academy, she often asks, In what ways do you can you still engage with your research? Demonstrate an ability to learn quickly, adopt tech language, and work collaboratively. Its actually not a lot of technical skills. So they will, they will go to great lengths to treat their employees well, to retain them, and to basically keep them out of given out a given company. This in turn at its most extreme can lead to those, you know, Silicon Valley, excess perks and things like that, that we sort of roll our eyes about. Sign up for OCS & Employer Events During my undergrad days, I actually worked at Apple, which was a fantastic role, as well. And we can unpack that, you know, they may not always achieve that.

And so I think, first and foremost, for faculty and for administrators, its, you know, to nurture the interests that your students have, and and to really be in tune to what those are.

Entrepreneurship: Without technical skills, being an entrepreneur in tech requires fostering partnerships to build a vision into a reality. If a company is interviewing you, its because they understand your potential value. Passionate about applying technology to business problems and delivering value to customers, he also serves as a consultant and adviser to startups, and is a co-founder of Popcorn RFP, a software-as-a-service platform for procurement that makes enterprise purchasing faster, smarter, and more collaborative. So what advice would you give to current humanities PhD students who might be interested in career opportunities in the tech sector? Andrew and his team are responsible for helping organizations manage petabytes of unstructured data, and realize the potential of Qumulos file data platform and solutions for their business needs. And that has a material impact on kind of the the experience of grad school for sure.

And I, and I want to be careful in saying that, because I think there are a lot of caring Well, meaning people within higher ed institutions. And a significant part of the historians enterprise, she, she writes is empathy, and developing a full understanding of why people acted or thought as they did. We're thrilled you're considering Berkeley for your graduate study. We can get some more into the specific skills. We would also love to hear from you via social media. Sure, absolutely. So these are all like very human questions. They also, you know, set up some guidelines to address you know, Zoom fatigue, and to have certain days where, you know, it was just understood that you wouldnt have meetings unless it was by exception. And, you know, definitely, I mean, I think over time, you know, my engagement has sort of fallen off. So theres probably an exception to every rule. GradPro, the Graduate Writing Center, and the GSI Teaching & Resource Center can support you in your academic and professional development at all stages of your degree program and in preparing for your career. In my case, it was history, someone elses case, it might be anthropology or sociology, or, you know, theres a vast range of fields and subfields. And then they also gave an additional benefit beyond our vacation and sick days. And the topic is something that, you know, I stumbled upon in this very contingent kind of way, and that piqued my interest, and it holds my interest now, still, even 10 years or so, or so, later. Learn more here: Review job postings in tech companies to find functional roles that are a good fit. More and more Humanities Ph.D.s are working in the tech industry in the Bay Area and beyond. Jobs in strategy and development, including philanthropy manager or community growth coordinator positions, can be well-suited for Humanities Ph.D.s. Ready to get started on applying to jobs? There are many functional roles for non-technical backgrounds. This is something that comes up frequently, because not only do we see our audience as graduate students, but we hope that theres a number of faculty administrators who are listening to our podcast as well. Read on to learn more about what they are, and get some tips for the job search. If youre a student or an academic or a higher education professional listening to this episode, please consider subscribing and following us on your favorite podcast streaming channel. Search for roles that have Manager or Coordinator in the title to find these jobs. You know, it may not be a surprise to you or to this audience and our listeners, but Humanities PhDs bring a tremendous amount of skills, insights, perspectives, diverse perspectives to whatever they do, whether thats in tech, or someplace else. In reality, research jobs such as user experience (UX) research positions are extremely common in the tech world, and Humanities Ph.D.s tend to do well in these roles. You know, in a more practical sense, and this comes back to something we mentioned a little bit earlier, that concept of networking, which is a little bit of a loaded term, it can some people can take it to mean you know, transactional or trite kind of interactions. And then, you know, during my time in grad school, in addition to the kind of traditional teaching research fellowships, things like that, because I had these proficiencies in technology, like I helped manage tech projects in the department, I would sometimes do IT support. So I wonder if you could, if you have any thoughts about about that, or how we might be able to respond and advocate for the value of a humanities PhD in the technology sector? Access CareerShift and Big Interview, 55 Whitney Avenue, 3rd Fl. on Episode 8 | Technology Careers for Humanities PhDs, Episode 12 | Campus Leaders on Higher Education Reform, Episode 11 |Faculty Perspectives on Graduate Education in the Humanities, Episode 10 | Collaboration and Career Diversity in the Humanities, Episode 9 | Non-Profit Careers for Humanities PhDs, Episode 8 | Technology Careers for Humanities PhDs. Yeah, absolutely. And but you know, the funding models are definitely a, you know, a significant issue. Thanks for listening. So I dont know that if you have an answer or thought about that, but thats something we do think about, is there a way that we can maintain a connection with our research lives if we do develop a career beyond the Academy? Like, do you want to come have breakfast with me, and, you know, that kind of led into him hiring me on a sort of consulting project basis, which in turn, led into to the full time role. And then this is, again, the sort of accident and chance of things, you know, he happened to be going into a new job himself, right when my postdoc was ending. The Graduate Division is committed to expanding the diversity of Berkeleys student body, and supporting students from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups, in their academic, personal and professional journeys. Search Non-Academic Jobs and Internships Yeah, absolutely.

And, you know, get most faculty do this, but just having the having the kind of reminders is important. And so I was always kind of just interested in in various aspects of technology.

And you know, the worst thing thats going to happen is someone just wont respond to your email, or they wont respond to your LinkedIn message. And once you do find an open position, how do get your foot in the door?

So its, its a really fascinating roll, enjoy doing it and glad to kind of share more, as we get into some other questions. Previously, he served and go to market leadership roles at Splunk and Box. So theyre not perfect, and theyre not without flaws, by any stretch. This is PhD Futures Now, a podcast on collaboration, career diversity and graduate education in the humanities. So its a mix of both. However, entrepreneurship also requires a lot of creativity and project management skills, both of which are common among Humanities Ph.D.s. . Andrew and his team are responsible for helping organizations manage petabytes of unstructured data, and realize the potential of cumulus file data platform and solutions for their business needs. Deepthi and I and everyone at PhD Futures Now! Because, you know, theres any number of reasons why you might say to yourself, you dont want to bother someone, or you dont want to take their time or theres, you know, this potential sort of, you know, this can be a, you know, putting yourself out there is a little bit challenging, but I think its something that does get easier, the more you do it. First, we thought we would just ask tell us a little bit about yourself and and a little bit about your career journey. You know, for historians, specifically, theres a piece in by the President of the American Historical Association recently, Professor Jacqueline Jones, where she actually Im paraphrasing here, her here, you know, that historian seek to kind of understand subjects in their full context and its a kind of you know, understand the time and place where they live their motivations. Working toward obtaining your graduate degree at Berkeley is an exciting and challenging endeavor, but funding your graduate education shouldnt be your greatest challenge. Arathi Govind is a Professional Development Liaison at the Graduate Division. And theres a wide range of, of differences that you can see, depending on the size of the company, the sort of technology were talking about, are they a hardware company, or a software company, I mean, theres a lot of, theres a big range, you know, there is some truth to the generalizations. Many fear that if they leave the academy, theyll no longer have the opportunity to do fulfilling research. I think, you know, Maggie, you and I were kind of thinking about it in what I consider the positive connotations of that term, to talk to people to get to know people, to put yourself out there a little bit and just ask someone, if you can have coffee with them, or, you know, spend a few minutes with them and just talk with them. But theyve not spent multiple years doing that, and learning how to do that in a professional graduate study context, right? And grad school I think is a fantastic time to think on that and to and to figure that out for themselves. And I think there is a lot of kind of implicit assumptions, especially from faculty at r1 universities that all of their students will go on to tenure track careers or something equivalent to that. The Office for Graduate Diversity provides support and services for prospective and continuing students in an effort to support and sustain a more diverse graduate student community. I wanted to bring that up, because there is a fundamental, theres a, theres a duality here in play, right? So part of what I do is actually being a manager, and helping people on the team, you know, both do their best work and kind of, you know, lead them and guide them. What these roles have in common is that they are responsible for writing and editing content for companies, sometimes internally, and sometimes in more customer- or client-facing roles. In my case, that was more of the Tech experience. More and more tech companies are realizing how important it is to have someone on their teams who thinks about culture on a theoretical level. New Haven, CT 06510. So I sent him a quick little email to just say, congratulations, you know, sounds like an exciting role. And that is true of like my team as well.

. And so I think for a lot of us, you know, this is maybe the historian and me, but theres a lot of contingency, but theres that mix of, you know, your passions and interest, like leading you down certain paths, and then, you know, kind of just have, needing to see like, where, where the circumstances take you and like, what opportunities come up. So I wonder what type of advice would you give to faculty and administrators, especially as they help to guide their PhD students to their postgraduate school lives? But thats kind of one one key point of contrast that I see. And where do you think that humanists could be placed within that sector overall. Job titles in this category range from conversation designers to editors to content strategy leaders. And then part of what I do is actually kind of rolling up my sleeves and sort of doing projects myself personally, going back in time when I was finishing my PhD. Humanities Ph.D.s are qualified for a number of management roles because of their experience with project management (aka dissertations), presentation skills (aka teaching), and team coordination (collaborative projects, student government, etc.). PhD? Our PI, Antoinette Burton, another historian, you know, of British imperialism and Empire. Where are they coming from?

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