I started my non-academic job a month ago, after successfully defending my dissertation. Here is what I learned about applying, and marketing myself, and what I recommend. @AcademicChatter #phdchat @AltacJobs @AltAcChats A 🧵:

1/ First, I found telling interviewers that if my PhD demonstrates anything - it is a definitive piece of evidence of my willingness and excitement to learn. Saying this seemed to display that I was up for any challenge, and I have proof I took on a challenge during the PhD.

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