3 Tips to Avoid Becoming an "Unemployable" PhD (ft. Turning Science)

Could having PhD on a resume be seen as "unemployable"?
There are several popular concerns from the perspective of a hiring manager. If we are careful about the following points, we can help hiring managers see the value we bring!
1. Don't be an Expert
- Instead of trying to "prove yourself", learn from the other and maximize the team performance
2. Being overly critical
- When you disagree, propose a solution!
3. Learn to faster decisions
- There is no "Perfect" decisions, learning how to efficient decisions and take ownership is valuable
Watch the original video by Dr. David Giltner
Why won't industry managers hire PhDs? • Why won't industry man...
A little back story to share:
This interview was recorded during David's vacation in Paris. It was a long workday for me, and we had this recorded quickly after lunch.....After I got home from work, I realized the video was not properly saved!
I had to find a creative way to present the interview with the audio I had!
So, hope you all still enjoy the additional visuals I have prepared for this interview!
In fact, I think this situation mirrors what David has discussed in the video, that industry is about trying to figure out how to make it work, rather than focusing on what is wrong.
And, I did get a "Nice job!" by David :)
Be sure to check out David's resources at Turning Science:
Website: turningscience.com/
KZbin video channel: / turningsciencevideo
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[@elhl1981lhingle]

Vera, thanks for the persistency for all the videos and you look great on them!!

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

Hey Eric, thanks so much for your support!

[@vitorribeirosa]

Thanks for this inspiring video. I have been a post doc over a year so far. I'd love to try to work in industry. I am currently in Japan.

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

Hi Vitor, I would imagine there would be a lot of STEM career options in the Japanese science industry. Are you already on the Grad Grid? It's a great platform for networking privately on Linkedin with other PhD alumni: www.linkedin.com/groups/8476427/

[@vitorribeirosa]

@@PhDCoffeeTime Thanks for your reply, Vera. I subscribed to Grad Grid this weekend. I also tried to add you to my network on LinkedIn but, as we do not have any contact in common in our networks, I could not make it. I admire your work on KZbin. You provide good information as well as you touch in very important topics for our careers. Cheers

[@lukubiras]

This is an excellent video. It shares very big ideas that the industry values but never quite articulate. The directors intuitively know them and just stay away from hiring PhDs.

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

I am glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@OntologyofValue]

Cool stuff Vera! I can tell; PhDs often linger with answering questions, trying to come up with a perfect answer instead of giving a safe one and going forward. The speed of answering questions is the speed of the project going forward. If your know how is 2x better than another employee but your speed of answering is 10x slower, it effectively means that your productivity is only 20% of the productivity of that employee.

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

Would love to interview you in person if you come visit Paris, Natalia!

[@OntologyofValue]

@@PhDCoffeeTime Watch out because I might visit there indeed :)

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

@@OntologyofValue Yes, and you must let me know!! I would really love to meet you in person, Natalia :)

[@babatopetade887]

That he paid for your lunch then I am sure he isn't German...just kidding. The industry is my thing and a path I choose to toe. Thank you for bringing him.

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

Indeed I need to disclose all my conflicts of interest with you all :) Glad you have enjoyed this quick interview, his channel has a lot more details on this topic so I believe you will enjoy them!

[@biomedbadass4064]

Loved this conversation and the novelty mic :) Thanks Vera and David!

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

Yes, it was a candid solution because the video idea was not planned! Perhaps I can interview you with my umbrella mic in person some day!

[@biomedbadass4064]

@@PhDCoffeeTime You'll need an umbrella if you're visiting Dublin to interview me!

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

@@biomedbadass4064 you cracked me up, Vicky! This is so true.

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

Watch the original video by Dr. David Giltner: Why won't industry managers hire PhDs? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2e0Xnipe8enldU A little back story to share: This interview was recorded during David's vacation in Paris. It was a long workday for me, and we had this recorded quickly after lunch.....After I got home from work, I realized the video was not properly saved! I had to find a creative way to present the interview with the audio I had! So, hope you all still enjoy the additional visuals I have prepared for this interview!

[@AsrifYusoff]

Your channel is a great inspiration. I am building content on a similar topic and would appreciate any feedback for improvement. Cheers.

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

Hi Asrif, really strange I only see this now, seems like KZbin has hidden this comment! Quick feedback for your channel: you can customize the channel to show the playlist better! Happy to stay in touch if you think of ways we can collaborate!

[@AsrifYusoff]

@@PhDCoffeeTime Thank you so much for your advice. I need more! Will be in touch soon.

[@VladyslavKL]

🐋

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

🌊

[@JohnVKaravitis]

Yeah, further proof that most people are 1d1otz.