2nd Meeting
What is “Moving Beyond Academia” about?
Previous thinking:
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What are/were your expectations and fears when considering moving beyond academia?
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Check “Career development EURAXESS section”: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/career-
- Check EURAXESS “What am I most qualified for?” questionnaire: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/career-development/researchers/discover-careers-beyond- academia/occupations-competency
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Check some success stories: https://www.vitae.ac.uk/researcher-careers/euraxess-uk- career-development-centre/euraxind/euraxind-career-stories
Goal:
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Identify pros & cons of moving beyond academia
Some topics to deal with during the session:
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I'm considering a career transition. What are the options beyond academia?
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What are some other areas of the business that might be a good fit for me?
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What were the biggest obstacles you (the mentor) faced at my point in your career and how
did you overcome them?
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What do you wish you (the mentor) had known before moving beyond academia?
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How should I prepare for the next career stage?
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This topic has been especially relevant for you. Who else can you talk to/what information
can you check to look into it?