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We鈥檙e here to provide information and support!</p> <ul style="margin-left: 10px;"> <li>How to <a href="/gsp/career-exploration/process">explore careers effectively</a></li> <li>Learn about <a href="/phds/non-academic/every-month">common career paths</a> (<a href="/phds/career-paths/industry-research">industry</a>, <a href="/phds/career-paths/faculty">faculty</a>, and many more)</li> <li>Join one of our <a href="/phds/career-exploration/MIND">career exploration classes</a> (MIND)</li> <li>Explore <a href="/phds/career-exploration/gsice">internships and experiential learning</a> (GSICE)</li> </ul> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--interactive-teal"> <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="magnifying glass icon" height="120" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra2771/f/wysiwyg/magnifierWhite_0.png" width="120" /></p> <p class="bigtype" style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="/gsp/finding-applying">Finding and Applying for Jobs</a></strong></p> <p class="medtype">Are you ready to pursue your next step? 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