How to Be More Employable in Industry
The interactive workshop that empowers scientists to take control of their career
and find a job that fits their unique strengths
(online or in-person)
Would you like to know how to be more employable in Industry?
Most of us who complete a PhD in a science discipline will end up working outside of academia.
But what is working in the private sector is really like? How do you find these jobs?
Do you feel confident that you can impress an industry hiring manager when you describe the very specialized research project you just spent years pursuing? And what kinds of jobs can a scientist get in a company anyway?
This interactive 2-day workshop helps you with these questions and many more about the exciting world that awaits scientists in the private sector!
Workshop Content:
How is industry different than academia?
Addressing the cultural differences
What will my main challenges be in my industry job?
How can I be more employable in the private sector?
Can a scientist build a rewarding career in industry?
Career options for scientists in industry
Will I enjoy working in industry?
How to design your own career path in the private sector
What strengths make me valuable in industry?
What’s the best way to find a job?
Impressing an industry manager
How can I describe my PhD work so they see my value?
How can I sound more industry savvy in an interview?
Industry topics not taught in STEM
How are projects run in industry?
Finance - The language of business
Working with customers
Overcoming job Search Challenges
I was perfect for that job! Why didn’t I hear back?
How do I answer those hard interview questions?
Can a shy person network effectively?
Workshop Instructor:
David M. Giltner, PhD – Founder and CEO of TurningScience
David has spent more than twenty years developing cutting-edge photonics technologies into commercial products in the fields of optical communications, remote sensing, directed energy, and scientific instrumentation. In 2017 he started TurningScience to provide training and support for scientists of all disciplines seeking to enter the private sector as employees, collaborators, or entrepreneurs.
David is the author of the books Turning Science into Things People Need: Voices of Scientists Working in Industry and It’s a Game, not a Formula: How to Succeed as a Scientist Working in the Private Sector and is an internationally recognized speaker and mentor on the topics of technology commercialization, product development, and career design. David has a BS and PhD in physics and holds seven patents in the fields of laser spectroscopy and optical communications.