This presentation is directed toward graduate students and postdoctorates that are considering careers outside of academia. It identifies some myths that affect many PhD candidates in their career decision-making, as well as some perceptions about working in industry. The presentation focuses on transferable skills developed during a graduate program, and presents some ideas to enhance the career search.

1. Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Career Transitions The NovoCareer Institute TM modern people. modern tools. modern careers.

3. Myths

6. Alternative Paths to Meaningful Work

7. Alternative Paths from Academia (not to scale) WYHNDY – What You Have Not Discovered Yet.

8. Perceptions about Industry

12. Transferable Ph.D. Skills

21. Closing Remarks

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