Seeking an industry role? Sell yourself as a problem-solver, not a job-seeker

Holly Newson 00:00

Welcome to Working Scientist, a Nature Careers podcast.

I’m Holly Newson, and in this series, you’ll hear from authors who can help you in your career.

In this episode, I’m joined by Gertrude Nonterah, a science communicator with a PhD in microbiology and immunology, who founded and runs The Bold PhD, helping academics transition to other careers.

And she’s the author of Navigating The Pivot. A Handbook for PhDs and Academics Looking to Thrive in Careers Beyond the Ivory Tower.

Gertrude, thank you so much for joining me.

Gertrude Nonterah 00:34

Thank you so much, Holly, for having me.

Holly Newson 00:37

So to start off with, I wanted to know: why is it useful for academics to have some sort of a guide when they’re looking to transition careers?

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