Oct 1, 20261h 4m
Your CV shows more training than almost anyone else in the pile. So why is nothing coming back? In this episode of PostPhDirections, I sit down with Alona Bärtschi, who spent over 15 years in talent acquisition...
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PostPhDirections
Hosted by Elena Hoffer · business · EN
About this Podcast:
The podcast features PhDs who’ve successfully transitioned into industry, along with deans of doctoral education, hiring managers, and recruiters. We explore how PhD holders can find fulfilling careers outside of academia and make the shift smoothly. Each episode dives into personal journeys, practical tips, and the resources available to support your transition, offering invaluable insights for anyone looking to take their skills beyond academic research and into the professional world. Tune in and discover your next step!
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What is PostPhDirections about?
The podcast features PhDs who’ve successfully transitioned into industry, along with deans of doctoral education, hiring managers, and recruiters. We explore how PhD holders can find fulfilling careers outside of academia and make the shift smoothly.
Who hosts PostPhDirections?
PostPhDirections is hosted by Elena Hoffer. The show has published 37 episodes to date.
What has PostPhDirections covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why recruiters can't see a PhD's skills on a CV with Alona Bärtschi" (1 October 2026, 64 minutes), "Why Aiming Too Low Is Costing You the Job and the Salary with Dr. Crystal Kitanovski" (11 September 2026, 40 minutes), and "Your Resume Is Hiding Your Best Skills (Here's How to Find Them)with Angela Priest" (5 September 2026, 9 minutes).
How often does PostPhDirections publish?
PostPhDirections publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 37 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on PostPhDirections?
Booking probability for PostPhDirections is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. PostPhDirections requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. PostPhDirections's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for PostPhDirections are Business & Professional Training and Business & Management Consulting. PostPhDirections has a business audience.
About the host
Elena Hoffer hosts PostPhDirections, a business podcast with 37 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Why Aiming Too Low Is Costing You the Job and the Salary with Dr. Crystal Kitanovski
Sep 11, 202640 minAre you applying to junior roles because you think you need to prove yourself before you can aim higher? In this episode of PostPhDirections, I sit down with Crystal "CC" Kitanovski, a chemistry PhD who is now Principal...
Sep 5, 20269 minDoes your resume make your work sound smaller than it actually was? In this episode of PostPhDirections, I sit down with Angela Priest, co-founder and COO of Alma.me . Angela has spent 20+ years on the hiring side of...
- May 20, 20261h 9mS0
<p>✨ SPECIAL EDITION FROM THE ALMA.ME CAREERS WEEK 2026 ✨</p><p><br></p><p>What does industry actually feel like once you get there? In this special panel episode recorded live at the Alma.Me Careers Week 2026, Angela...
May 7, 202651 minS0<p>Are you applying to junior roles because you think you need to prove yourself before you can aim higher?</p><p>In this episode of PostPhDirections, I sit down with Emily Richard, a cognitive neuroscience PhD who is...
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What does the 2026 job market actually look like for PhDs — and what do you need to do differently to stand out, with Angla Priest
Mar 1, 202653 minS0<p>In this episode of PostPhDirections, I'm joined by my co-founder Angela Priest, who brings over 20 years of hiring experience across startups and big cooperates. We get into everything you need to know about the...
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How to use coffee chats to land your industry job after a PhD (Step-by-Step for PhDs)
Feb 21, 202616 minS0<p>What if I told you one of the most powerful tools for landing your first industry job is completely free, takes 30 minutes, and most PhDs aren't using it?</p><p>I'm talking about coffee chats (aka informational...
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Does my first industry job after my PhD have to be perfect?
Feb 14, 202610 minS0<p>Does your first job after your PhD have to be perfect? Spoiler: No.</p><p>If you're finishing your PhD and stressing about finding the "perfect" industry job, this episode is for you. I break down why PhDs overthink...
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Is my PhD work experience by Elena Hoffer
Feb 2, 20269 minS0<p>Is your PhD work experience when applying for industry jobs? This is one of the most common questions PhDs ask when transitioning out of academia.In this video, I explain why the real issue isn’t a lack of work...
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Choosing stability over prestige with Dr. Sophia Parks
Jan 30, 202637 minS0<p>In this episode of PostPhDirections, Sophia Parks shares her journey from a decade in academia - spanning a PhD and two postdocs, including at Stanford - to a remote industry role in project management...
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Breaking Into Pharma after your PhD - what hiring managers are really looking for with Ben Weber, PhD
Jan 14, 202636 minS0<p>Looking to break into Pharma after your PhD?</p><p><br></p><p>Learn first-hand from someone who has hired across the US and multiple European countries how to ace the transition from academia into industry and stand...
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Breaking into Pharma after your PhD - what hiring managers are looking for with Ben Weber
Jan 14, 202636 minS0<p>Looking to break into Pharma after your PhD? </p><p>Learn first-hand from someone who has hired across the US and multiple European countries how to ace the transition from academia into industry and stand out from...
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From PhD in Public Health to Data Scientist: This is how Dr. Kertu Tenso carved her own path out
Nov 14, 202543 minS0<p>When I came across one of Kertu Tenso’s posts on Instagram, I knew I had to talk to her. She’s a data scientist today—but what makes her story so powerful is how early she started preparing for that transition while...
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From Lab to Scientific Marketing: Finding an Unexpected Career Path After the PhD with Amy Turner
Oct 8, 202535 minS0<p>In this episode of PostPhDirections, I sit down with Amy Turner, who shares her story of moving from academia into a dynamic role in scientific marketing at Proteintech.</p><p>Amy talks about how she found clarity...
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Why Companies Need Humanities PhDs with Dr. Larry McGrath
Jul 24, 202538 minS0<p>In this episode of PostPhDirections, I speak with Dr. Larry McGrath, a historian and anthropologist who made the leap from academia to tech—now working as a senior researcher at Amazon Prime Video, with previous...
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How to Market Yourself in Today's Job Market with Stacey Cohen
Jun 10, 202527 minS0<p>In this episode of PostPhDirections, Angela Priest, COO of Alma.me, sits down with Stacey Cohen—marketing strategist, founder of Co-Communications, and author of Brand Up 2.0. Stacey unpacks the essential elements of...
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Built in the Dark: How a PhD Side Project Became a Global Biotech Company with Dr. Philipp Baaske
May 27, 202544 minS0<p>In this episode, I talk with Philipp Baaske, a physicist and the co-founder of NanoTemper Technologies. What started as a failed PhD project in a dark LMU lab turned into a side experiment - and eventually into a...
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What Really Matters When Breaking Into Amazon After a PhD – with Dr. Irena Palamani Xhuxhi
May 15, 202543 minS0<p>In this episode of PostPhDirections, we talk with IrenaPalamani Xhuxhi, an AI Tech Lead at Amazon, about her inspiring journey from academia to the tech industry. Irena shares how she managed a PhD in economics while...
- May 6, 202532 minS0
<p>In this episode of PostPhDirections, I talk with Jorge Quintana, a macroeconomist who made what he calls a “transition squared” — moving from academia to industry and from Europe to the U.S. We dig into how he...
Apr 22, 202533 minS0<p>In this episode, I sat down with Ana Osorio Oliveira - a neuroscientist, career advisor, and startup contributor - whose career shows that you don’t have to choose between staying in research and exploring other...
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