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PhD Lounge

Luis Maia

  • 36 Episodes
  • English
  • Last updated Jul 23, 2023
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Solo Session: Do Employers care about your PhD?

Feb 04, 2026 • S02 E14 • 00:04:40

Students and Graduates!

Ever been told, “I don’t care that you have a PhD,” and felt the wind leave your sails? I take that line apart and rebuild it into a roadmap for landing industry roles where your research mindset becomes a competitive advantage. Across this candid session, I unpack

  • ​Decoding the industry value system and outcomes
  • ​Mapping thesis work to product thinking
  • ​Addressing assumptions about lack of experience
  • ​Turning research stories into time-boxed deliveries
  • ​Responding to stereotypes with clear proof
  • ​Practical steps to build networks and internships

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TurningScience. (2018, January 20). Why won’t industry managers hire PhDs? [Video].


Phdcareersholly. (2021, December 13). What industries really value… and how to leverage this in your post-PhD job hunt. PostGradual: The PhD Careers Blog.


Chen, L., Mewburn, I., et al. (2025). PhD employability beyond academia: an analysis of industry skills emphasis through a cultural capital lens. Higher Education Research & Development, 45(1), 81–99. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2025.2515212

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