Dear Jebunnesa Jeba,

It's a very good question! PhD degree isn't an automatic entry pass into a successful professional career. One is to be a clear-cut asset whether or not one is currently in an individual, or in a team setting.

Does a PhD increase employability?

Data suggests that PhD students are very employable, with the majority finding work or going on to further training (such as a 'PostDoc') after graduation. As you can see from the table below, a PhD can certainly make a difference to your employment prospects when compared with a taught Masters qualification.

How can students improve employability skills?

7 Ways to Improve Your Employability Right Now!

How can PhD students earn more?

6 Ways to Earn Additional Income as a PhD Student

How much is a PhD Worth?

Mar 25, 2021

https://measuringu.com/usability-phd/

If a Ph.D. candidate plans on a teaching career, it make sense to be a conscientious teaching assistant and then an instructor at the university at which the degree is being earned. Most schools in the U.S. (I don't if this is true elsewhere) have evaluation instruments that rate quality of instruction and these are often requested by academic employers. Also, the Ph.D. candidate should invite one of the professors on one's Ph.D. committee to observe one's teaching. Superior teaching, observed firsthand, by one of your Ph.D. committee members should be included in their letter of recommendation. And, if you have been awarded a honor, such as Best Teaching Assistant, that surely should be mentioned in your letter of application for a position at a college or university. Similarly, when you have collaborated on research with your academic advisors, this should be included in their letter of recommendation for you. It will also impress potential employers if you have had several publications in scholarly journals. Finally, some of your connections on Researchgate may provide you with information helpful for obtaining a teaching, government position or private sector research post. Best wishes for a long and very successful career.

Obtaining a doctorate does not always lead to an academic position, which is important to know from every candidate. Obtaining the covenant "PhD" after making a number of efforts should be your indicator that you can cope with the challenges of science in the field in which you are developing and continue to guide your skills for their further development. This would be essential for the practice you can focus on. Don't despair if you don't get an offer to take an academic position at the university where you are graduating, it could be a springboard for something better!

Best regards!