Theoretical, practical and hybrid ex-academics: Career transfer stories
| Autor: | Kati Suomi, Jari Stenvall, Elias Pekkola, Päivikki Kuoppakangas, Jussi Kivistö, Tomi J. Kallio |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Johtamisen ja talouden tiedekunta - Faculty of Management and Business, Tampere University |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
human resources
Higher education doctoral degree Context (language use) Education narrative approach career 0502 economics and business Sociology Human resources Academic career business.industry 05 social sciences PhD 050301 education sensemaking Sensemaking Public relations Valtio-oppi hallintotiede - Political science Austerity higher education business Kasvatustieteet - Educational sciences 0503 education 050203 business & management Career development |
| Zdroj: | European Educational Research Journal. 20:14-41 |
| ISSN: | 1474-9041 |
| Popis: | The academic career stories and trajectories of PhD holders have been widely studied in the context of economic austerity and an oversupply of doctors. However, few studies have investigated career building among ex-academics and how a doctoral degree and university work might affect their career possibilities outside academia. This paper explores the trajectories of ex-academics: PhDs with university work experience who have left academia to pursue non-academic careers. Based on 40 qualitative interviews with ex-academics, their employers and senior university leaders, the study employs a narrative approach to construct five career stories: the Theoretical Endangered Nerd, the Practical Geek, the Chic Hybrid, the Pristine Novice and the Odd Elite. This varied picture of career sensemaking provides new insights into career building among ex-academics. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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