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What comes after the PhD or postdoc? And how do you turn your research experience into a career beyond academia?

🎙️ The PostdocTransformation Show by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels explores the real stories, challenges, insights, and opportunities behind the transition from research into business and beyond.

Across our episodes, you’ll discover:

• 💡 How researchers can translate their academic skills into valuable career assets
• 🚀 What it really takes to move from academia into industry and other career paths
• 🏢 Insights into companies and organizations that value people with a PhD
• 🎯 Practical perspectives to help you navigate your own career transformation
• 🗣️ Honest conversations with researchers, professionals, and people who have made the leap

Don’t just listen to one episode—explore the entire series. Every conversation adds another perspective, another lesson, and another piece of the puzzle.

Whether you’re still wondering “What could I do after my postdoc?” or already planning your next move, start with one episode and then keep listening until you’ve heard the stories that resonate with you.

🎧 Press play. Explore the episodes. Get inspired. Transform your career into a PostdocTransformation

Full transcripts to read, skim or search, free career transition resources:

https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/postdoctransformation

Questions Answered by the PostdocTransformation PodcastLeaving Academia & Moving Into Industry

How can I transition from academia to industry after my PhD or postdoc?

How do I leave academia and build a career in industry?

How can postdocs prepare for a career outside academia?

What is the best way to transition from a postdoc to industry?

How can I make my academic-to-industry career transition less risky?

How can I build a bridge from academia to my future career in industry?

Networking & Finding Opportunities

Where should postdocs network if they want to move into industry?

Are academic conferences the best way for postdocs to build an industry network?

How can postdocs network effectively outside academia?

How can I build an industry network as a PhD or postdoc?

What networking strategies actually help PhDs find industry opportunities?

Building Your Industry Profile

Why does a postdoc need a professional portfolio?

What should a PhD or postdoc include in an industry portfolio?

How can I show employers what I can do beyond my academic publications?

How can a portfolio help a postdoc transition into industry?

What skills should PhDs showcase when applying for industry jobs?

CVs, Resumes & Job Applications

How should a postdoc write a resume for an industry job?

What is the difference between an academic CV and an industry resume?

How can I make my PhD resume stand out to industry employers?

What should PhDs remove from their academic CV when applying to industry?

How can postdocs get noticed by industry recruiters?

Mentorship & Role Models

Why is mentorship important when transitioning from academia to industry?

How can a mentor help a postdoc move into industry?

How do I find the right mentor for my career transition?

What role should role models play in a PhD career transition?

What is the biggest role-model mistake postdocs make when transitioning to industry?

Transferable Skills

Which PhD skills are valuable in industry?

Why are project-management skills important for PhDs working in industry?

How can PhDs translate their research skills into industry skills?

How can postdocs demonstrate their project-management experience to employers?

What transferable skills should researchers highlight when leaving academia?

Career Planning & Future of Work

How can I plan my career transition from academia to industry?

How can I prepare for the future of work after my PhD?

What should I do before leaving academia for an industry career?

How can PhDs create a career transition plan that fits their vision of life?

How can scientists turn their academic experience into business opportunities?

The Bigger Question

What can I do with my PhD besides becoming a professor?

What career options are available to postdocs outside academia?

Can a PhD be an advantage when moving into business?

How can scientists turn their research experience into a successful business career?

How can I use my PhD as a foundation for a career beyond academia?

Where can I find practical advice for transitioning from academia to industry?

Entrepreneur, Side-hustler, Sidepreneur

If you are interested to start up your own business, please also listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels in her #CreatingReorganized show for the business owner who wants to market and sell 24/7/365 without burnout

https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/creatingreorganized