Navigating the Path to Industry: A Hiring Manager’s Advice for Academics Looking for a Job in Industry

Jump start your job search with detailed advice from a hiring manager! Whether you are just finishing up your bachelor’s degree or have a PhD and years of experience in academia, making the transition to the non-academic world can be intimidating. There are different expectations and rules, and no road map… until now. In Navigating the Path to Industry, an industry veteran with more than 10 years’ experience as a hiring manager gives you the inside scoop on how to find your new path and get a job.

This book provides concise advice on networking, conducting informational interviews, converting your curriculum vitae into a resume, writing a cover letter, interviewing, and maintaining your self-confidence throughout the job search process.