Non-Academic Careers

How to Write a Resume for a Job in Industry

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How to Write a Resume for a Job in Industry: Learn how to write a compelling resume for an industry job (or as we term here in the EU, an industry-relevant, or non-academic CV), as an academic, postgraduate or PhD holder. I’ve spoken to tonnes of people in the commercial world and reviewed plenty of … Read more

From Academia to Entrepreneurship

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I recently had a chat with Wilf Nelson a final year PhD candidate at the Centre for Human Brain Health, at the University of Birmingham, UK. Wilf’s research investigates how the brain processes information during simultaneous activation from multiple senses, using various neuroimaging techniques. Aside from finishing up work for his thesis, Wilf also runs … Read more

Out of Academia Phase 2, Networking: Increasing your Visibility in the Non-Academic Job Market

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Proactively building a warm network of individuals who are prepared to help, is the key to launching and progressing your career. Last time I outlined the importance of networking in projecting yourself into the job market, and why you shouldn’t have any fears about networking to develop your career. Effective networking will provide you with … Read more