Online Resources for Academics Looking for Opportunities Outside of Academia
From someone who left the bubble
Over the last few years, there has been a lot of talk about the career progression issues (namely funnel or pyramid) in academia, so much so that even Science and Nature now regularly have articles about the topic (e.g.: Don’t let academia consume you). Even though the topic is now widely spread, academia itself has not made much progress beyond “awareness” of the issue. There simply isn't enough jobs for all PhDs and postdocs, and yet we are wildly unprepared for the real world.
Since I started putting more effort into looking for a job outside of academia, I noticed how hard it still is to find information. (I finally started a position at a genetics company at the beginning of this month, and it's already been an improvement in my lifestyle.) And a lot of friends who know about it came asking me for tips and suggestions, so here is a list of things I found helpful during my search over the last year or so.
Universities and research institutes’ workshops
Fortunately, some Universities are taking the first steps. (Well, at least here in Germany). So look for workshops/seminars/mini-courses usually organized by the Graduate School or equivalent in your…
