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A practical guide to transitioning from academia to industry
Rating: 4.7 out of 5(6 ratings)
129 students
Last updated 7/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • How to decide if academia is right for you
  • What skills do you need to find a job in industry
  • How to prepare to move from academia to industry
  • How to build your network outside of academia

Course content

1 section27 lectures1h 5m total length
  • Introduction0:33

    Introduction to the course, including what will be covered across all lectures

  • What does the course cover?0:38
  • Who are you? What do you know?2:47
  • How do I know if academia is right for me?2:18
  • What do I value, love and enjoy?2:18
  • How did you decide?9:15
  • How is academia different?2:11
  • Should I leave academia?2:34
  • Should I stay or should I go?1:20
  • What about my identity?5:07
  • Will I lose my community?1:36
  • I have come this far4:51
  • Will I feel like a failure?3:32
  • What else is out there?1:47
  • What can I expect in industry?2:05
  • What can I expect in industry (part 2)1:01
  • What can I expect in industry (part 3)0:53
  • What research skills are valueable?6:29
  • How do I develop my skills?2:53
  • How do I develop my skills (part 2)1:47
  • How do I build my network?2:02
  • How do I build my network (part 2)1:17
  • How do I find jobs?1:45
  • How do I find jobs (part 2)1:03
  • What next?1:30
  • What next (part 2)1:30
  • Resources0:29

Requirements

  • Suitable for all stages of academia, from masters, early PhD students, to seasoned post-docs and academics. No need to be actively leaving academia, just an chance to explore your options.

Description

This micro-learning course uses professional coaching techniques to help you decide if academia is the right career for you and to give you practical ways to explore other options and transition out of academia. As a former academic at at some of the best Universities in the world, a freelance consultant, and now a Director of Neuroscience, and start-up founder, I have a unique perspective on academia and industry. I share my tips for transitioning into industry. I have created a community that you can join for additional support. I am a seasoned mentor and have undergone comprehensive personal development and professional coaching. The course is designed to make it easy to do a few lessons a day, with the understanding that academia is an intense profession and time is limited. Stop wondering what else is out there and take control of your career. Even if you decide academia is the best career for you, use these techniques to boost your career development.

Learn how to build a network outside of academia, to find consulting opportunities and put your skills to new uses in industries that will compensate you fairly. Most importantly, join a community of people supporting eachother in new career directions.

Who this course is for:

  • Students, PhD students, postdocs, academics interested in moving into industry or finding industry jobs