5 Things I Wish I Had Known As a Junior Academic

Key Words: academia, career advice, academic success, writing skills, networking, work-life balance, strategic thinking, boundaries, mentorship, professional development In this conversation, I share valuable insights from my academic career, focusing on 5 key lessons I wished I had known when starting her career, and 5 things that served me well. Academia is not a meritocracyUnderstanding your institution's reality is crucial.Work allocation often lacks equityPhD training does not equate to writing skills for academia.Building an external network is essential for collaboration.