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academia to private sector |
| Message Name: |
same here |
| Date Posted: |
09/09/2005 |
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Hi everyone, I am just about done with my PhD program and I??m considering leaving academia but I don??t know were I would fit and whether or not my skills will be in demand in the private sector.
I have a BS in Chemistry and an MS/PhD in psychology from an ivy league institution. My training is in psychometrics, statistics, and research design. I have spent the last four years working at a national research center. I??ve made a dozen or so presentations and published a half dozen or so journal article.
I was told that marketing research would fit my research training, I was also thinking of finding a position with a large consulting firm, but I am uncertain of long-term prospects (partnership?) without having an MBA.
If anyone has any insight as to where I would be in most demand and how to best market myself for such a position, I would to hear from you |
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I am also looking to move into the private sector next y master's in international affairs (finance/economics/math/statistics coursework aplenty). Plus, I do have about 3 yrs economic modelling/surveillance experience at one of the top notch economics/financial international organizations.
Which qualifies me nicely for a non-profit, World Bank etc. job, but I really want to work in the private sector for a while. Thus, I have the same questions as academic:
any insight on how to market such skills?
will applying through company's website work?
will applying together with undergrads work?
should publications be included in the resume?
Thanks
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