Jens Gertow, PhD: Skills Beyond Subject Matter Expertise and PhD
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In this episode, I sat down with Jens Gertow, CCO at Mabtech, to discuss his journey from PhD to a successful career in industry. Jens shares how he landed his first role by highlighting not only the skills gained during his PhD, but also those developed through everyday life experiences. We explore how to identify transferable skills beyond the lab. Jens story is a nice example why telling a compelling story about your unique skill set can make all the difference in landing a job. Want to know how I can help you land a job outside academia? Check the Alma.Me website Want to know more about Mabtech? Check the website here
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