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'Academics don’t belong on LinkedIn!' That’s an outdated mindset! I had the chance of speaking with Robert Harris, a professor who once considered himself social media illiterate-until he discovered the power of LinkedIn. Like many academics, Bob had his doubts that he belongs there. So what changed his mind? Bob shared: - How posting on LinkedIn has made a real impact beyond the classroom - Why more academics should be on LinkedIn - How YOU can get started. This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you build your professional presence and connect with likeminded people 🙌 🔗 Full episode link in the comments! P.S. What do you think of the new podcast cover? Let me know! 👀 #phd #academia

This article highlights the brutal reality of the job market for PhDs. But here’s what it misses: There ARE jobs for PhDs. Plenty of them. Just not in academia. The real issue is that many PhDs: ❌ Don’t know where to look ❌ Struggle to translate their experience ❌ Have no idea what hiring managers actually care about Academia trains you to think like a researcher – but hiring teams think like investors. When I’m hiring, I constantly ask myself: ✅ Can you apply your skills to create value? ✅Can you work, collaborate, and communicate effectively? ✅Can you build relationships and influence others? ✅✅Are you a low-risk, high-reward hire? If you’re submitting applications or interviewing without results, ask yourself: - Is your resume (CV) clear, skimmable, and maniacally job-focused? - Does your interview show how you work, not just what you know? - Does every interaction inspire confidence, not confusion? If you’re unsure, start networking with people in your target roles: 1️⃣ Listen to how they talk. 2️⃣ Pay attention to what they talk about most. 3️⃣ Practice building real relationships with them. The shift in mindset can change everything. 🔄 Pass it along - repost to help a friend. ________________________________ Are you a PhD struggling to land a non-academic job? I've been a hiring manager for 20 years. Check out the job search program or digital courses on our website. I can help! #phd #jobsearch #careers #humanresources

This article highlights the brutal reality of the job market for PhDs. But here’s what it misses: There ARE jobs for PhDs. Plenty of them. Just not in academia. The real issue is that many PhDs: ❌ Don’t know where to look ❌ Struggle to translate their experience ❌ Have no idea what hiring managers actually care about Academia trains you to think like a researcher – but hiring teams think like investors. When I’m hiring, I constantly ask myself: ✅ Can you apply your skills to create value? ✅Can you work, collaborate, and communicate effectively? ✅Can you build relationships and influence others? ✅✅Are you a low-risk, high-reward hire? If you’re submitting applications or interviewing without results, ask yourself: - Is your resume (CV) clear, skimmable, and maniacally job-focused? - Does your interview show how you work, not just what you know? - Does every interaction inspire confidence, not confusion? If you’re unsure, start networking with people in your target roles: 1️⃣ Listen to how they talk. 2️⃣ Pay attention to what they talk about most. 3️⃣ Practice building real relationships with them. The shift in mindset can change everything. 🔄 Pass it along - repost to help a friend. ________________________________ Are you a PhD struggling to land a non-academic job? I've been a hiring manager for 20 years. Check out the job search program or digital courses on our website. I can help! #phd #jobsearch #careers #humanresources

Careers week 2025, has something for every researcher! Check it out 👇

I was not afraid of not knowing. And neither should you. I’ve always trusted myself to figure things out along the way. Why? Because during my PhD, I learned to tackle the unknown—again and again. Now, as one of the founders of Alma.Me, I wear every hat you can imagine. But I don’t do it alone. I have incredible people by my side - Angela Priest, my co-founder, and Michael Orndoff, who teaches me with endless patience. Because we are a team. And trust me, you don’t have to do it alone either. When you transition into industry, you’ll be part of a team that helps you grow. You won’t be expected to know everything on day one-your colleagues will support you along the way. The most important thing? Believe in yourself. Trust that you can figure it out-because you will 💛 #phd #academia --------------------------------- If you need support in your transition check out our website and see how we can help you.

Your PhD doesn’t make you special. The first time I heard this I had instant resistance to that statement. My internal thoughts were: 😡 What do you mean!? I just did 9.5 years of school to ‘prove’ I was special (at least to myself, maybe others as a bonus). 😡 If a PhD doesn’t make me special or stand out, then why did I do it? 😡 How would this person know I’m blantantly not special? They don’t know my expertise and specific skill set. I had to take a major step back…… Reflect ➡️ Reframe 💡 From proving expertise ➡️ To creating impact I stopped seeing my PhD as something that sets me apart per se, and started using it as a tool to solve real-world problems. 💡 From academic prestige ➡️ To continuous learning Instead of clinging to titles or credentials, I embraced the idea that growth comes from curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration. Those letters will always be there. 💡 From "Is this role worthy of my PhD?" ➡️ To "How can I add value?" I let go of the idea that only certain jobs or industries are “PhD-worthy” and focused on where my skills could make the biggest difference. What helped you transform your PhD perceptions? ------------------------------- If you are a PhD, post-doc, or mid-career academic and need some support in your transition, check out our website and see how we can help 🙌 #PhD #PhDjourney #jobhunting #academia

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 🚀 A career in science can be tough to navigate. For National Careers Week, Proteintech and Alma.Me are offering free daily career webinars, prizes and more to support early-career researchers! ✅ Daily Careers Webinars Free online workshops everyday between March 24th-28th. Join experts from academia, industry, and beyond as they share their insights and experiences of career paths for PhDs. ✅ Win a Premium Resume/CV Package from Alma.Me worth $179. Everyone who registers for a careers week webinar will be entered into the raffle. Register for multiple webinars for additional entries! ✅ FREE Digital Careers Pack. Download here: https://lnkd.in/eiJDvxgD Event speakers: Chloe Kirk, PhD, Micah Rahman-Enyart, PhD, Maria Mercado, PhD, Chelsea Song, PhD, Elena Hoffer, PhD, Afrida Rahman-Enyart, PhD Kertu Tenso, PhD, Keynote: Prof. Robin May 🔗 Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/eiJDvxgD #NationalCareersWeek #CareersInScience #EarlyCareerResearchers #STEMCareers #AcademiatoIndustry

Thank you, Angela Priest, for sharing your expertise and demystifying the industry hiring process for our GWISE community! Your insights on connecting PhD skills to industry careers were invaluable. Thanks for coming to BU!!! It was a pleasure collaborating with you, and I’m thrilled our members left feeling inspired and empowered. Let’s keep the momentum going -here’s to more future collabs! A huge shoutout to the GWISE Team and attendees for making this such a lively and impactful session. 

Leaving academia is hard! Staying in academia is hard! Choose your hard! Life after a PhD will always have challenges. But you can choose your challenges based on what aligns with your values, goals, and lifestyle. Either choice is valid and great 🙌 ------------------------------- If you are a PhD, Postdoc or mid-career academic and need some support in your transition. Check out our website and see how we can help 💙 #phd #academia