A Practical Guide To Transitioning From Academia To Industry | Download Free

Practical tips to deciding if academia is the right career for you and exploring other options
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
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.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 What does the course cover?
Lecture 3 Who are you? What do you know?
Lecture 4 How do I know if academia is right for me?
Lecture 5 What do I value, love and enjoy?
Lecture 6 How did you decide?
Lecture 7 How is academia different?
Lecture 8 Should I leave academia?
Lecture 9 Should I stay or should I go?
Lecture 10 What about my identity?
Lecture 11 Will I lose my community?
Lecture 12 I have come this far
Lecture 13 Will I feel like a failure?
Lecture 14 What else is out there?
Lecture 15 What can I expect in industry?
Lecture 16 What can I expect in industry (part 2)
Lecture 17 What can I expect in industry (part 3)
Lecture 18 What research skills are valueable?
Lecture 19 How do I develop my skills?
Lecture 20 How do I develop my skills (part 2)
Lecture 21 How do I build my network?
Lecture 22 How do I build my network (part 2)
Lecture 23 How do I find jobs?
Lecture 24 How do I find jobs (part 2)
Lecture 25 What next?
Lecture 26 What next (part 2)
Lecture 27 Resources
Students, PhD students, postdocs, academics interested in moving into industry or finding industry jobs
Homepage

https://www.udemy.com/course/academia-ro-industry/