Networking is the secret sauce to finding alternative career prospects. The best way to do this effortlessly is with authenticity and honesty.

Post-doc positions are often seen as the next best step. However, they can be a revolving door, limit opportunities for growth and possibly prevent you from embarking on your new career journey sooner.

Broaden your horizons, there are more opportunities out there other than consultancy, writing, and non-academic research careers for PhD students.