Do science skills translate into career options?
As my dates for defense and graduation are rapidly approaching, naturally, question marks have been popping in my head as to what the future holds for me. It’s no big secret that upon graduation, I will be taking a break (perhaps a permanent break) from bench research. In hopes of getting a better understanding of what jobs are available in today’s economy, occasionally, I browse the “Classifieds” section for employment opportunities. One particular job posting intrigued me, but the job listing did not provide specific details for the job requirements. Now, if I were to apply to that position, I was thinking, I can highlight a number of things that I have learned as a graduate student… critical thinking skills, troubleshooting, handling criticisms (from committee members and reviewers), communication skills (presentations and writing), etc. In addition, I have had a long standing interest and experience in web development and marketing. However, I realized that while those skills are u
