PostPhDirections

By Elena Hoffer

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Episodes: 33

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The podcast features PhDs who’ve successfully transitioned into industry, along with deans of doctoral education, hiring managers, and recruiters. We explore how PhD holders can find fulfilling careers outside of academia and make the shift smoothly. Each episode dives into personal journeys, practical tips, and the resources available to support your transition, offering invaluable insights for anyone looking to take their skills beyond academic research and into the professional world. Tune in and discover your next step!

Episode Date
Why PhDs aim too low in their job search and how to fix It, with Emily Richard, PhD
May 07, 2026
What does the 2026 job market actually look like for PhDs — and what do you need to do differently to stand out, with Angla Priest
Mar 01, 2026
How to use coffee chats to land your industry job after a PhD (Step-by-Step for PhDs)
Feb 21, 2026
Does my first industry job after my PhD have to be perfect?
Feb 14, 2026
Is my PhD work experience by Elena Hoffer
Feb 02, 2026
Choosing stability over prestige with Dr. Sophia Parks
Jan 30, 2026
Breaking Into Pharma after your PhD - what hiring managers are really looking for with Ben Weber, PhD
Jan 14, 2026
Breaking into Pharma after your PhD - what hiring managers are looking for with Ben Weber
Jan 14, 2026
From PhD in Public Health to Data Scientist: This is how Dr. Kertu Tenso carved her own path out
Nov 14, 2025
From Lab to Scientific Marketing: Finding an Unexpected Career Path After the PhD with Amy Turner
Oct 08, 2025
Why Companies Need Humanities PhDs with Dr. Larry McGrath
Jul 24, 2025
How to Market Yourself in Today's Job Market with Stacey Cohen
Jun 10, 2025
Built in the Dark: How a PhD Side Project Became a Global Biotech Company with Dr. Philipp Baaske
May 27, 2025
What Really Matters When Breaking Into Amazon After a PhD – with Dr. Irena Palamani Xhuxhi
May 15, 2025
How Authenticity landed Jorge a Job in Industry with Dr. Jorge Quintana
May 06, 2025
What If You Didn’t Have to Pick Just One Career Path with Dr. Ana Osório Oliveira
Apr 22, 2025
How a coffee chat led to a career shift: Conversations that can change your career with Dr. Ellen Dobson
Apr 09, 2025
I hit 100K on LinkedIn-and here’s exactly how I did It
Mar 27, 2025
Reality of of the job hunt beyond academia with Dr. Claudia Belliveau
Mar 11, 2025
Should I be on LinkedIn as an academic with Prof. Robert Harris
Mar 01, 2025
The most common resume/CV mistakes PhDs make with Angela Priest
Feb 24, 2025
How to land a job in Pharma R&D with Dr. Andrea Grandi
Feb 14, 2025
How to break into Medical Writing after PhD with Dr. Vicky Sherwood
Feb 06, 2025
Job Descriptions: Myths and Realities with Angela Priest
Jan 22, 2025
Find a job that truly aligns with your goals with Dr. Kirsten Thornhill
Jan 15, 2025
How to build your own career path after a PhD with Dr. Alda Sabalic
Jan 08, 2025
PhDs in Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Cornell Tech Runway Startup Postdoc Program with Fernando Gomez-Baquero
Dec 18, 2024
The Power of Personality in Job Applications and in the Job with Angela Priest
Dec 04, 2024
A day in a life of a Patent Consultant with Dr. Asraa Ziadi
Nov 28, 2024
Should I stay or should I go? And how Armando knew it was time to leave academia with Dr. Armando Cázares-Körner
Nov 20, 2024
Understanding your Skills Beyond Subject Matter Expertise with Dr. Jens Gertow
Nov 13, 2024
Prof. Robert Harris on the Need for Modernising Career Development during PhD Education
Nov 06, 2024
The impact of networking in building a career with Angela Priest
Oct 30, 2024