Beyond The Books

<p>The transition from academia to industry has become increasingly common and complex especially with fewer tenure-track roles and a saturated academic market. Graduate students and researchers often find themselves unprepared for the challenges that lie ahead.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>Beyond the Books</em></strong> addresses this critical gap by providing practical tools real-life case studies and actionable strategies tailored to help scholars redefine their career trajectories. Drawing from her experience as a PhD student and educator who has worked across academic and professional sectors Mary Obiechina Ifeakandu offers a comprehensive and compassionate guide for academics navigating career transitions.</p><p></p><p>This book covers a range of essential topics including insights into transferable academic skills for the corporate and nonprofit world guidance on building a professional identity and personal brand networking and mentorship strategies interviewing and job negotiation tips transition plans for the first 90 days in a new professional role and personal stories and interviews with professionals who have successfully made the leap.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>Beyond the Books</em></strong> is ideal for graduate students postdocs early-career academics university career centers and anyone supporting the academic-to-industry transition. It is both timely and essential for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of transitioning from academia to industry.</p>