Solo Session: Do Employers care about your PhD?

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD UniverseStudents 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 internshipsDid you enjoy this late-night solo session? Say your thoughts below.Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure!Bibliography: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/10.1080/07294360.2025.2515212Support the showWebsite: https://www.phdlounge.co.ukEmail: [email protected] subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/supportInstagram: @phdlmfLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast