Overcoming Knowledge and Experience Gaps

Nathan L. Vanderford

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-804297-7.00009-4

Overcoming Knowledge and Experience Gaps

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Abstract

You can gain valuable career-related experience in many ways, including internships, volunteering, short-term employment, or fellowships. Filling in knowledge gaps doesn't require formal education—seek out informal avenues such as auditing undergraduate courses, adult education classes, or online training. Learning the language of your chosen career is key to selling your academic knowledge and experience in the private sector. Be realistic about what opportunities are right for you and know when to say no—you are your biggest advocate in the career preparation process.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ReSearch
Pages	87-104
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128043684
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-804297-7.00009-4
State	Published - Jan 1 2017

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Keywords

Alternative careers
Biomedical science
Career path
Fellowships
Graduate student
Internships
Job market
Knowledge gaps
Life science
Nontraditional career
PhD
Postdoc
Short-term employment
Volunteering
Work experience

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Business, Management and Accounting

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