Talking industry: Practical communication skills for PhDs and postdocs

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help doctoral and postdoctoral researchers communicate confidently and effectively with industry professionals. Whether you’re exploring career options, building your network, or preparing for an industry job search, this session focuses on the practical skills that lead to authentic and productive professional conversations.

Learn how to translate academic expertise into industry-relevant language, craft clear professional introductions, and navigate common networking scenarios such as informational interviews, employer conversations, and follow-ups. You’ll leave with concrete tools and language you can apply immediately!

This CAPD event is open to MIT graduate students, postdocs, and alumni.

Please indicate any accommodation needs by completing the following survey: https://airtable.com/shrfsjcovcoDIN0da. Note: Accommodation requests should be submitted one week in advance of an event. If accommodations are not possible due to the late timing of the request, a team member will reach out to you to discuss alternative resources and/or solutions.