I recently joined a PhD-to-Industry transition workshop by B12 Consulting (thanks to Ghent University and PhD Talent Pool Flanders) along with @CactusFoto. It was fun to be there, thanks for the invite and the great food! 🍝
Key takeaways:
- PhDs bring strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
- Industry and academia have different value systems: faster feedback loops, more teamwork, focus on results & IP vs. freedom and exploration in research.
- A PhD is not “just a degree” — it’s also a job.
- In industry: stay curious, keep learning, grow your network.
- Transitioning is not about leaving academia, but about finding the right balance between passion, skills, impact, and sustainability.
#PhDTransition #CareerDevelopment #IndustryVsAcademia #Networking #LifelongLearning
