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PhDs are highly qualified and have the ability to land any industry job, but this can take time. Transitioning into industry takes much more than just having your diploma and sending out resumes. You need to learn and be able to deliver a targeted personal brand and marketing strategy to differentiate yourself from everyone else. Here are 5 ways to prove yourself as the top PhD candidate that industry companies want to hire.

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

Negotiating an industry job offer with a professional recruiter requires skill and confidence. The stages of negotiation can seem daunting when you’re desperate to transition out of academia. But the biggest mistake you can make is simply settling and accepting the first, or any, offer you receive without negotiating. Negotiation is expected as part of the process. Failing to negotiate your industry job offer will have both short and long-term financial consequences. These 3 stages of negotiation with recruiters will help you ensure the best possible starting package to build from as you transition into your industry job.

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

With thousands of other PhDs competing for the same industry job openings, the days of uploading a generic resume online for multiple positions are over. An industry resume needs to be tailored for each position you apply for and formatted to be approved by both electronic and human screening practices. Applicant Tracking Systems Software filters out the majority of resumes it finds for simple and correctable formatting and content errors. Adjusting your resume with these simple corrections will ensure your resume has the best chance of being seen directly by the hiring manager or recruiter.

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

Transitioning from academia to industry requires transitioning your resume along with you. You will need to trade in your academic CV for a focused industry resume. What may have been relevant in an academic setting may make you invisible when it comes to competing for an industry job. Tailoring your resume with these five specific sections will transform it into an effective working document that will ensure that hiring managers and recruiters get the information they want.

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

More and more graduate students are planning or considering alternative, non-academic careers because the forecast for academia is dismal and getting progressively worse. The resources available for PhDs to transition out of academia and into an industry position are scarce, if not entirely inaccurate or unhelpful. These top 10 online resources are listed here for you so that you don’t have to waste time on futile Internet searches any longer.

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

When it comes to getting job referrals, it’s not what you know but who you know. This is especially true for PhDs looking to transition out of academia and into an industry job. An industry referral will separate you from thousands of other candidates and give you the biggest advantage for landing an interview and getting hired. If you want an industry job, stop blindly applying through online job sites and start making in-person connections. Build your network to increase your chances of landing a referral. Here’s how.

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.