For those who are undertaking a PhD or research master’s degree, there will be a few unique aspects of your career journey. The authors both have experience with non-traditional pathways post-research study and that experience is used to map common challenges and issues that the authors have had to navigate, or they have mentored others through. An array of careers that are common for research graduates are summarised, but it is important to note that graduates from research go to all levels of all sectors.