Transferable Skills: What You Get When You Get a PhD and What Employers Want

As a postdoc or PhD candidate you develop skills that are
important for your career development and will be useful whether you stay in
academia or pursue other careers. These “transferable skills” that you acquire can
be used in many different types of jobs and are valued by employers. In this
session, you will have the opportunity to identify these skills, discover career
fields that are a good fit for your skills, and learn tips for presenting your
skills to potential employers.