WEBINAR: Learn to translate academic experience into industry language

If you’re struggling in your job search, chances are you’re not making that connection for the employer. Join L. Maren Wood, Ph.D., founder of Beyond the Professoriate, to learn how you can be a stronger job search candidate.
If you’re struggling in your job search, chances are you’re not making that connection for the employer. Join L. Maren Wood, Ph.D., founder of Beyond the Professoriate, to learn how you can be a stronger job search candidate.

September 16, 2021 | 11 AM, via Zoom

Are you struggling to convert your CV into a Resume? Or to describe your academic work experience using the language of industry?

The job search process is persuasive communication: you want to convince a hiring manager that you’re the right fit for the job! To do this, you need to provide evidence to the employer that they’ll find convincing, and present that information in a way that will make sense to them.

If you’re struggling in your job search, chances are you’re not making that connection for the employer. Join L. Maren Wood, Ph.D., founder of Beyond the Professoriate, to learn how you can be a stronger job search candidate. After attending this webinar you’ll be able to:

  • Recognize the challenges PhDs have when communicating their skills to employers.
  • Describe the importance of translating academic skills into the language of employers.
  • Apply strategies to effectively communicate value and skills to employers.

Register to join the webinar on September 16, 2021 starting at 11 a.m., and if you can't attend in real time then register to receive the replay.