Privacy Rights Clearhouse, a legal nonprofit, provides this guide to background checks. This guide explains what can be covered in a background report, your rights under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and what you can do to prepare for a background check. It also explains your right to get a copy of a background check and what to do if your report includes inaccurate or incomplete information.
Why it is not a ‘failure’ to leave academia
Navigating the career search as a PhD student can be daunting. Here are ways to prepare for different careers and how your labs can help.
