#PhD students trying to move out of #academia often struggle with what to put on their non-academic CVs. So here's a list of 6 sets of TRANSFERABLE SKILLS (THREAD)
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Here's a link to the full article this thread is based on: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/employability-skills-list-and-examples-4143571#beyondprof

1.Communication - You are extensively trained in oral presentation & writing. Data visualisation and condensing information with all the details is a valued skill set! And also at listening & improving based on feedback.

2. Teamwork & individuality - You have experience with collaborations, work delegation, conflict management. But as a single player, you can also handle large projects, with minimal supervision.

3. Critical thinking - You have great problem solving, reasoning, and analytical skills. You have experience coming up with creative solutions to problems on a daily basis.

4. Ethics - You have a good grasp of how to maintain confidentiality.

5. Computer - You are well versed with the basic Microsoft Office sotfware (or equivalent). But also with languages like R, Python, etc. Data visualisation options like @biorender. You know how to milk search engines and efficiently store and maange results.

6. Other - You are organized, flexible, self-motivated, social media savvy, quick to learn new skills.

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