Job Hunting for the 21st Century - (Professional Development Guides) by Tina Persson (Paperback)

About the Book

Offering a professional, creative roadmap to success in today's dynamic job market and specifically tailored for PhDs and academically trained professionals.

Book Synopsis

Job Hunting for the 21st Century: A Comprehensive Guide for the Modern PhD offers a professional and creative roadmap to success in today's dynamic job market, specifically tailored for PhDs and academically trained professionals.

In the competitive landscape of job searching, PhDs and postdocs face unique challenges when seeking to transition beyond the academic context. The terminology, industry language and strategies for finding employment have undergone significant changes, especially with the advancement of digitalization, algorithms, and AI.

By embracing a proactive and open mindset, leveraging digitalization, and embracing cutting-edge tools, PhD professionals can re-think their academic careers, stay ahead in an ever-evolving job market and unlock exciting career opportunities.

Through a combination of storytelling, real-life examples, and practical tips and tricks, this guide equips readers with the modern skills needed to navigate the job market with confidence and purpose, and embark on their future career development journey.

About the Author

Tina Persson, Docent, is an ICF-certified Career, Leadership, and Team Coach with over 20 years of experience in academia and 10 years in the corporate sector. As CEO of Passage2Pro, a global educational and coaching company, she provides career coaching, leadership training, and team development for professionals.