FOR UCL RESEARCH STAFF ONLY: How to market your PhD to employers with Capco

‘How to market your PhD to employers with Capco’

This workshop will be delivered by Dr Chris Rahnejat, Principal Consultant at Capco.

Capco is global business and technology consultancy. Further information about Capco can be found here: https://www.capco.com/

The transition from academia into the ‘real world’ can be a daunting one, with the requirements of the two areas seemingly very different. This is not helped by the attitude of many employers, who frequently do not fully appreciate the skills and experience research students can bring. This session will explore the differences between academic and non-academic employers.

Learning Outcomes

• Appreciate the differing needs of academic and non-academic employers in order to:
- identify and explain positively and convincingly why you want to move from academic research to a commercial role
- pitch your skills and experience appropriately to an employer outside of academia
• Understand the perceptions (and misperceptions) of non-academic employers
• Develop and demonstrate techniques for effective negotiation
• Identify the skills and experience that you have gained through your PhD and distinguish which qualities you may be able to offer employers which other graduates may not have