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Beyond the Books: Your Guide to Transition From Academia to Industry
Your Guide To Transition From Academia To Industry
Mary Obiechina Ifeakandu(0)
About
The transition from academia to industry has become increasingly common and complex, especially with fewer tenure-track roles and a saturated academic market. Graduate students and researchers often find themselves unprepared for the challenges that lie ahead.
Beyond the Books addresses this critical gap by providing practical tools, real-life case studies, and actionable strategies tailored to help scholars redefine their career trajectories. Drawing from her experience as a PhD student and educator who has worked across academic and professional sectors, Mary Obiechina Ifeakandu offers a comprehensive and compassionate guide for academics navigating career transitions.
This book covers a range of essential topics, including insights into transferable academic skills for the corporate and nonprofit world, guidance on building a professional identity and personal brand, networking and mentorship strategies, interviewing and job negotiation tips, transition plans for the first 90 days in a new professional role, and personal stories and interviews with professionals who have successfully made the leap.
Beyond the Books is ideal for graduate students, postdocs, early-career academics, university career centers, and anyone supporting the academic-to-industry transition. It is both timely and essential for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of transitioning from academia to industry.
Beyond the Books addresses this critical gap by providing practical tools, real-life case studies, and actionable strategies tailored to help scholars redefine their career trajectories. Drawing from her experience as a PhD student and educator who has worked across academic and professional sectors, Mary Obiechina Ifeakandu offers a comprehensive and compassionate guide for academics navigating career transitions.
This book covers a range of essential topics, including insights into transferable academic skills for the corporate and nonprofit world, guidance on building a professional identity and personal brand, networking and mentorship strategies, interviewing and job negotiation tips, transition plans for the first 90 days in a new professional role, and personal stories and interviews with professionals who have successfully made the leap.
Beyond the Books is ideal for graduate students, postdocs, early-career academics, university career centers, and anyone supporting the academic-to-industry transition. It is both timely and essential for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of transitioning from academia to industry.