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Grad: Overqualified or Underqualified? (for PhDs)

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April 10, 2024
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Add to Calendar 2024-04-10 12:00:00 2024-04-10 13:00:00 Grad: Overqualified or Underqualified? (for PhDs) PhDs are often told by employers that they are overqualified for positions. But they’re also told that they don’t have enough experience. So, which is it?Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar on how to break down the overqualified vs. underqualified conundrum. Learn concrete strategies for overcoming this obstacle in your job search and how to communicate your value to employers.  This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:-How should I describe my skills and experience to nonacademic employers?-How do I communicate the value I bring to nonacademic positions?-How can I prove I’m a qualified candidate when I do not have direct industry experience? Register HereThe ASC Center for Career and Professional Success partners with Beyond the Professoriate to deliver professional development training designed specifically for doctoral students, PhDs and postdocs looking to launch new careers. Beyond the Professoriate and Beyond Graduate School may pose some difficulty for those who require the use of assistive technologies. If you have difficulty using these platforms please contact the Assistant Dean of the Career Services office, Tricia Zelaya-Leon at “zelaya-leon.1@osu.edu” and she will arrange for personal support for your use of the platforms. Virtual Event ASC Career Success asccareer@osu.edu America/New_York public

PhDs are often told by employers that they are overqualified for positions. But they’re also told that they don’t have enough experience. So, which is it?

Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar on how to break down the overqualified vs. underqualified conundrum. Learn concrete strategies for overcoming this obstacle in your job search and how to communicate your value to employers. 
 

This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

-How should I describe my skills and experience to nonacademic employers?

-How do I communicate the value I bring to nonacademic positions?

-How can I prove I’m a qualified candidate when I do not have direct industry experience? 

Register Here


The ASC Center for Career and Professional Success partners with Beyond the Professoriate to deliver professional development training designed specifically for doctoral students, PhDs and postdocs looking to launch new careers. Beyond the Professoriate and Beyond Graduate School may pose some difficulty for those who require the use of assistive technologies. If you have difficulty using these platforms please contact the Assistant Dean of the Career Services office, Tricia Zelaya-Leon at “zelaya-leon.1@osu.edu” and she will arrange for personal support for your use of the platforms.