PhDs who landed industry roles without industry experience: how did you make the leap?

Inquiring minds (of PhDs still in academe) want to know.

What's the fastest way to finish your PhD?

Wrong answers only 🙃

Talking about the work you do to non-specialists: critical in any career!

And something you can practice, starting today.

Great points here by Dr David Mendes (Papa PhD)

PhDs: you may believe that job opportunities are scarce.

This is expected. In academia, jobs are scarce. But this scarcity does not extend to the labor market writ large.

You will find a job. This isn't blind optimism. I've placed >100 PhDs in industry.

You will find a job.

When I moved from my post-doc to my first industry role, my base salary went up by more than 300%.

Do you love your academic topic enough to under-earn that much?

Or want to earn enough that you don't have to think about money every week at the grocery store?

Your choice.

This seems like a crappy question for an interviewing to ask you, but it's actually a great opportunity for you to showcase your awesomeness! Academic Exit and I teach you how and why in our new video:
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PhDs: What's the fastest way to get an industry job?

Genuine answers, please, per the stellar suggestion of Tom Carpenter, PhD to share insights here🤓

Transitioning your career away from academia? The 'Why are you leaving?' question can throw you off. 🚀 We (me and Academic Exit) share how to turn this gnarly question into a perfect opportunity for you to drive home why you should be hired :)
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