Tag: career
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Beyond the Academy: Career Advice for Postgrads in Theology and Religion
While in grad school (or postgraduate studies, as the Brits say), I worked for a big investment bank through an arrangement with my university’s business school. I’m still involved in this work, but to a lesser extent than before. Commitments to my research post keep me primarily at the scholar’s desk. Only when time allows…
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Asking Why
When presented with an opportunity, don’t say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ first. Instead, ask ‘why’. Academia comes with many opportunities — a new collaboration, a new writing idea, a new project — and there will always be a fear of missing out. Certainly, I must say ‘yes’ to everything that comes my way, right? Otherwise I,…
Edward A. David 