Beyond Academia: Stories and Strategies for PhDs Making the Leap to Industry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798386861865)

You've spent years honing your skills in the lab, but have you dedicated the same effort to planning your career?

It's time to use your PhD to soar to new heights and unlock exciting professional opportunities.
But where to begin?

"Beyond Academia: Stories and Strategies for PhDs Making the Leap to Industry" is the ultimate guide for PhDs and postdocs looking to land their dream job in industry. With insights from industry professionals on how they made it, you'll learn how to leverage your PhD to stand out from the crowd and get hired.

Using the 4-chapter LEAP approach, this book provides practical tips and advice to help you take your career to new heights:

Learn about your personal and professional values
Explore your career change
Apply to jobs beyond academia
Pursue a career in industry

The strategies covered here are both actionable and straightforward, and will be of great benefit to anyone looking at a career leap into industry.
Inside you will learn:

• How to translate the value and skills you bring to a non-academic employer
• Job search techniques that will help you landing a job in any industry
• Interview skills that will get you hired
• How to write a winning resume
• Using your LinkedIn profile to attract employers

Don't let a lack of career planning hold you back. "Beyond Academia" will empower you to take control of your career and land the job you've always wanted. Get ready to make your mark in the world of industry!

Author: Matteo Tardelli
ISBN-10: 838686186X
ISBN-13: 9798386861865
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/18/2023
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.49d