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  1. Is it hard to start a PhD programme after leaving to work in industry?

    All this is vital in writing project proposals and project execution. In a nutshell: experience in industry, when used wisely, can give you an "entrepreneurial" attitude, which definitely is an advantage over students who plunge to doctoral studies right after completing their master's degree. ... From an admissions standpoint getting into ...

  2. Enjoying a PhD after significant industry experience : r/PhD

    TAway0. •. Avoid junior faculty. These are PhD students, (likely never worked in industry) that now at thrust into a managerial capacity with no experience. You want senior tenured (famous) faculty. They are generally hands off and politically connected so that you can get your paper in splashy places.

  3. How to make the leap into industry after a PhD

    In 2021, Australia had nearly 185,000 PhD graduates, up from 135,000 in 2016. But the number of academic positions had shrunk — falling from 54,086 in 2016 to 46,971 in 2021. The trend is ...

  4. What is an industrial PhD? Can academics move to industry?

    Working in industry provides a more stable job, with more resources than in academia. I worked in industry for one year after my PhD and found that the focus on profitability and spending meant that projects would often get pulled from me - even if they looked promising. Your experience may vary depending on the field and job that you have.

  5. PhD or Industry Job? A Comprehensive Career Guide for 2024

    1. Career Goals and Aspirations. Significance of Aligning Career Goals with the Chosen Path: Industry Vs PhD. Differences in Career Trajectories: PhD Vs Industry. Long-Term Aspirations: PhD Vs Industry. 2. Interest in Research vs. Practical Application. Differences in Focus: PhD Vs Industry. 3.

  6. Jumping Back in

    Well, now could also be the perfect time to revisit your plans for a PhD. Even before the coronavirus disruption, going back to university to do postgraduate research was more common than you might think. This post from our blog reveals Sam's experience of swapping an industry grad scheme for PhD study - and shares what he learned in the process.

  7. How mixing academia and industry opens doors in graduate ...

    And as of 2021 — the most recent year for which survey data are available — just 35.9% of recent PhD graduates had academic jobs lined up after graduation, compared with 43.2% heading into ...

  8. Experiential PhD

    The Industry PhD is a first-of-its kind research-based doctoral program for full-time master's-level employees. Designed with input from external partners, employees pursue a research-based doctoral degree while maintaining their job and conducting research at the employer site. This enables employees to acquire new skills that will help them ...

  9. Why earning a PhD is an advantage in today's industry job market

    By. Isaiah Hankel. Industry employers value candidates with PhDs because they are expert innovators. Credit: Thomas Barwick/Getty. "Companies don't want to hire PhDs because they're ...

  10. On doing a PhD in Finance after a few years in the industry

    I write this because I am often approached by people with say 10-20 years of industry experience, about doing a PhD in Finance. This is a personal opinion; do feel free to contribute your thoughts ...

  11. PhD after working in industry? : r/EngineeringStudents

    After about 10 years in industry I decided to go back for a PhD. I have a family now, and the graduate stipend isn't enough to feed them. So I still work part-time as an engineer off campus. Which means I'm only a part-time student. Which means it will literally take me nearly a decade to finish.

  12. Applying for a PhD after some time in industry. : r/AskAcademia

    From what I've seen of PhD students, those who spent some time in industry beforehand typically have a more mature attitude, have more knowledge and skills, and are better at managing their time and deadlines. I think it is fine to be working in industry for up to ~3 years or so.

  13. Navigating the Crossroads After Your PhD: Choosing Between Academia and

    Completing a PhD is a monumental achievement, but it often leads to a critical juncture: deciding between pursuing a career in academia or transitioning to industry. This decision can significantly impact your future trajectory, making it crucial to weigh various factors and make an informed choice.

  14. Take your PhD to industry

    Isaish Hankel speaks to a PhD audience. Isaiah speaks from experience — he too had to learn how to succeed in industry when he graduated. ... go back to teach classes after working 10-20 years ...

  15. Industry Jobs After PhD

    Finding industry jobs after PhD is a worthwhile ambition for those who have earned doctorate degrees. As more students are learning how to transition from academia to industry, it can be helpful to see how many options are still available to you outside of the university walls.It may seem daunting to move away from academia after being accustomed to it for so long.

  16. PhD Resume Example for Industry & Non-Academic Jobs

    If you have a few years of experience outside of academia, go for two pages. Otherwise, one-page resume template should do the trick. 2. Write a PhD Resume Objective or Resume Summary. Introduce yourself through your resume profile, or more specifically, a resume objective or summary.

  17. PhD Careers

    A PhD in Maths and Computing could benefit jobs in Finance, Investment or Web Development, complimenting skills in logic, problem solving and data. A PhD in the Physical Sciences demonstrates experience with software and data. This could set graduates up to work in Software Engineering, Data Science or even Sound Engineering.

  18. PhD after BTech

    PhD after BTech: Can I do PhD after BTech, Research Areas, Scope, Career Opportunities, Top International Universities for PhD ... Mathematics or relevant Engineering branches is a must, relevant industry experience, research projects are undertaken and extra-curricular activities are also preferred. While many universities adhere to the above ...

  19. Starting PhD in 30s/ after industry experience. : r/PhD

    Starting PhD in 30s/ after industry experience. Everyone doing a PhD in their 30s or after having some industry experience, please give me all the good, bad and ugly ! I would love to hear your motivations to pursue PhD, especially if you had to quit your full time job to do so. Bonus points for those who have kids or plan to during their PhD ...

  20. What explains recent tech layoffs, and why should we be worried?

    After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, every airline except Southwest did layoffs. By the end of that year, Southwest, which did not do any layoffs, gained market share.

  21. Lessons for the Class of 2024 as they enter the workforce

    Walking was hard. Talking was hard. Riding a bike was hard. High school and college were hard. But with persistence, with curiosity, with repetition, you kept at it. And eventually, you got better ...

  22. Chargers Beta Test Cutting-Edge Instrument in the Laboratory

    May 23, 2024. By Renee Chmiel, Office of Marketing and Communications. Students have gained hands-on experience beta testing the new microwave spectrometer. During the spring semester, Dominick Panzino '23, '24 M.S. took the lead on a series of experiments in the laboratory. It was a way for him to tie in the research he'd started as an ...

  23. As Google AI search rolls out to more people, websites brace for

    The product, dubbed "Search Generative Experience," or SGE, directly answers queries with complex, multi-paragraph replies that push links to other websites further down the page, where they ...

  24. Going into PhD after being in industry : r/AskAcademia

    1.) People who work first have an easier time treating the PhD like a job and differentiating from being in school like undergrad. 2.) We had an easier time coming up with research ideas. This is biased because I'm an economist, but we just had an easier time figuring out relevant topics from our experience living. 3.)

  25. McDonald's Is Bigger Than Ever: How 'Super Size Me' Lost the Culture

    Fast Food Forever: How McHaters Lost the Culture War. "Super Size Me" helped lead a backlash against McDonald's. Twenty years on, the industry is bigger than ever. The camera zooms in on a ...

  26. Going back for a PhD after industry experience. Opinions?

    The next question is how will spending five years on a PhD making ~25k/year with an assistantship benefit your life and career vs. gaining five years of job experience in industry making ~100k/year. Also, it might take less than five years or more than five years, you can't put a time frame on research and your advisors ideas might not work no ...

  27. Kelly Rowland appears to clash with Cannes red carpet usher after being

    May 22, 2024, 3:30 PM UTC / Source: Variety. By Variety. Kelly Rowland appeared to admonish an usher on the Cannes red carpet on Tuesday evening after being rushed up the stairs by staff at the ...