How do a PhD's skills translate to industry?

A long time ago (~2013-2015), I was at some nice talk that explained how skills learned during a doctorate degree could translate to industry skills. There wasn't anything fancy, basically pointing out things like "As a reseacher you need to figure out how solve unknown problems yourself. Guess what, companies too. You have to learn how to communicate by writing papers and giving presentations. Guess what, companies too". Then going deeper into details, how to develop these skills, how to advertise yourself, and so on.

I've mentioned these lessons over the years, but haven't seen anything quite like it (but there must be). While not directly RSE related, I think this is an important lesson for many young researchers and starts them off thinking about non-academic tracks, and once that happens, we can bring their attention to RSE work

This could fit in a "become a RSE" type of track.

I would prefer if someone else could give this. Maybe I could find someone from our career services or something to present?

It is a:

[ ] Short talk (10 minutes including discussion)
[x] Longer talk (20 minutes including discussion)
[ ] Discussion (up to 70 minutes)
[ ] Demonstration (up to 70 minutes)
[ ] Workshop (up to 70 minutes)
[ ] ReproHack (up to 70 minutes)
[ ] Something else (up to 70 minutes)

Do you need help?

[x] I would like someone to help me plan the contribution

Would you be comfortable if your event was recorded?

[x] Yes
[ ] No

Please indicate on which day(s) the contribution can happen (tick both if you don't mind which one):

[x] August 16
[x] August 17

Give a short description of your contribution:

(see above)

Hi @rkdarst :wave:,

thank you for your submission and apologies for the slow follow-up.

We are approaching the unconference and I would like to share some information and ask a few things

The schedule is now on the webpage: https://nordic-rse.org/events/2022-online-unconference/#how-it-works It will be on 18th October and 19th October, are you still willling to participate?
Would you like to deliver your talk on the first unconference slot on the second day, that is October 19th 13:10 CET?
Are you ok with the title and abstract being published on the webpage?
If you haven't already, make sure to register for the unconference

Thank you for your contribution and if you have any questions, feel free to ping me

/Luca

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