What's next after your PhD?
We’ll help you discover what you’re good at
and how to find a job that fits you
You're nearing the end of your PhD. Maybe you’re considering a future in academia—but you're also exploring other possibilities.
A permanent academic position may not be available, or may no longer feel like the right path for you.
At the same time, finishing your dissertation demands all your focus.
You might be unsure about what you want, what you're capable of, or where you’ll find energy and fulfilment next.
You’re not alone.
We support PhD candidates in finding direction, identifying opportunities, and making career choices that fit their strengths and values—whether that’s inside or outside academia.
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What we offer for PhDs
Throughout your PhD contract, you can take part in career coaching and workshops tailored to your phase and goals. In the early stages, we focus on self-awareness and personal development.
As you move forward, we help you explore your career options and take practical steps toward your next move within or beyond academia.
Our goal is to guide you in finding meaningful work that aligns with your strengths, values and ambitions.
Year 1 and 2:
Self knowledge
Year 3:
Self knowledge & future ideas
Year 4:
Future approaching & take action
After promotion:
New direction
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According to the 2023 National PhD Survey conducted by UNL and the Rathenau Institute, over 60% of PhD candidates want to stay in academia, yet nearly 70%... Read more in the blog.
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“This programme gave me more insight into my work situation, especially in terms of what gives me energy and what drains my energy.”
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Career check-in
You think ahead. Would you like to have a few conversations about your next career step? Our Career check-in is a compact but powerful way to help you take stock of where you are in your work and where you want to go.
You complete a validated test that provides insight into your energy, motivation, skills and career aspirations. You then have three conversations with a career coach in which you explore what you need to develop and what you can do yourself to take control of your career.
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Meet our coaches and trainers
Our career coaches and trainers are professionals. Our permanent team is permanently affiliated with ProActief. We also use external coaches, each of whom contributes their own specialization.
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