Professionals who embark on a career transition are faced with the task of career reinvention. This includes not only business professional seeking to take their career in a new direction but also graduate students and postdocs who, for a variety of reasons, are broadening their options by considering careers outside of the traditional academic research path. But how do you successfully reinvent your career and prove that you’re qualified – even though you may not have direct industry experience? And how should you go about promoting yourself with little to no experience in your new area.

This informative workshop helps anyone market their abilities to a new audience, from business professionals to graduate students or postdocs competing in the non-academic job market. Learn methods for identifying, articulating, and leveraging your transferrable skills as a means for reinventing yourself. Frame your career accomplishments, graduate education, and postdoctoral training in a manner that your intended audience will understand.

Topics include:

• Identifying your transferrable strengths and skills
• Using transferable skills to bridge the gap
• Understanding the differences between the academic and non-academic job markets
• Developing effective job search materials
• Tailoring your materials to any reader or position