Students and Graduates!
Ever been told, “I don’t care that you have a PhD,” and felt the wind leave your sails? I take that line apart and rebuild it into a roadmap for landing industry roles where your research mindset becomes a competitive advantage. Across this candid session, I unpack:
• Decoding the industry value system and outcomes
• Mapping thesis work to product thinking
• Addressing assumptions about lack of experience
• Turning research stories into time-boxed deliveries
• Responding to stereotypes with clear proof
• Practical steps to build networks and internships
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TurningScience. (2018, January 20). Why won’t industry managers hire PhDs? [Video].
Phdcareersholly. (2021, December 13). What industries really value… and how to leverage this in your post-PhD job hunt. PostGradual: The PhD Careers Blog.
Chen, L., Mewburn, I., et al. (2025). PhD employability beyond academia: an analysis of industry skills emphasis through a cultural capital lens. Higher Education Research & Development, 45(1), 81–99. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2025.2515212
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