"Including 50 interviews with industry leaders"--cover. Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
"'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: [l]earn about your personal and professional values, [e]xplore your career change, [a]pply to jobs beyond academia, [p]ursue 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: [h]ow to translate the value and skills you bring to a non-academic employer, [j]ob search techniques that will help you landing a job in any industry, [i]nterview skills that will get you hired, [h]ow to write a winning resume, [u]sing your LinkedIn profile to attract employers."--back cover.
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