Description

For postdoctoral researchers exploring careers beyond academia.

Please note, if you already attended “Translating Postdoc Skills to Industry Settings“ Workshop in past, you may find this workshop repetitive.

Transitioning from academia to industry requires more than updating the format of your CV—it requires reframing how you present your expertise. Many postdocs underestimate the value of their research, project management, and analytical skills, or struggle to express them in language that resonates with employers.

This practical, interactive workshop is designed specifically for postdoctoral researchers who want to create a strong, industry‑focused CV. You will learn how to identify your most relevant transferable skills, highlight your achievements in a results‑oriented way, and showcase your academic experience so that it aligns clearly with industry expectations.

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Understand the key differences between academic CVs and industry CVs—and why they matter
• Learn what industry employers look for and how job descriptions reflect their priorities
• Identify the core transferable skills developed during your postdoc that are most valuable outside academia
• Practice transforming academic responsibilities into concise, impactful, business‑relevant bullet points
• Learn how to describe your research experience using industry language and tangible results
• Gain strategies to position yourself confidently for roles where your background is an asset, not a hurdle
• Receive feedback through hands‑on exercises and peer-to-peer review

What to expect

The workshop blends short lectures, guided exercises, live rewriting practice, and collaborative feedback. You will leave with a polished section of your CV, a clearer understanding of your professional strengths, and practical tools to tailor your application documents for industry roles.

Please bring your current CV to the workshop.

What participants say about the workshop:

“I received tools on how to recognise and communicate my skills in my CV when applying for industry positions“

“I understood how to practically transform academic statements to industry language and how to highlight the skills acquired during a postdoc“

“The “Skills Translation Workbook“ I received at the workshop was very useful to help me translate my CV into corporate language.“

Trainer: Dr. Evgeniya Vorobyeva, ACC