Transitioning from Academia to industry - Workshop
This workshop is designed to help you indentify your transferable skills, improve your resume and learn ways to transition from academia into industry.
Topics covered include:
- What does the academic skill set look like?
- What are your transferable skills
- CV preparation
- Opportunities in industry- what are the current needs and types of roles available
- Tips and advice when applying for roles in industry
NOTE: please bring your current resume or CV along to get on-the-spot feedback.
Lunch is included. Please register your place using Eventbrite as numbers are limited.
Facilitator information: Trevor Neville from TranZition Professional and Executive Recruitment
Initially qualified in the Medical Laboratory Sciences, Trevor has been involved in the Healthcare/Biotechnology sector for over 30 years in various roles of laboratory, sales, marketing, operational and general management of both multinationals, Australian and self owned companies. These organisations have covered diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional supplements, and medical consumables.
Trevor is now involved in recruiting personnel within the Biotechnology/Healthcare sector with his own organisation for the past 14 years.
He was a committee member the Queensland AusBiotech and also past Chair (2006 to 2009) and involved in mentoring both graduates and early stage organisations.
Trevor has presented on topics including:
- Transitioning from research to commercial roles - entrepreneurial skills required
- CV Preparation
- Recruiting innovative & entrepreneurial skill sets to meet organisational needs
- Networking
- Personal branding for your career
- Alternative career paths: what's out there?
Please contact the TRI Marketing and Communications team [email protected] if you would like any further information about this event.
