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Tina Persson on career pivots, recruitment and coaching for career security (CAL124, S6 E18)
Manage episode 483956661 series 3488083
Tina Persson shares her journey from chemistry and nearly 20 years in academia, to recruiting and then career coaching. Tina discusses the challenges she faced in academia, including struggles with energy-draining tasks and political landscapes, and how she pivoted to a career in recruitment and coaching. She emphasizes the importance of understanding natural talents, emotional intelligence, and honest communication in career development. The conversation covers valuable tips for professors on recruiting and supporting early-career researchers, the impact of AI on career skills, and the cultural differences in career transitions. Tina also highlights the significance of lifelong learning and being open to unseen opportunities, offering practical advice for academics, those seeking an academic position, and those considering a career pivot.
Overview:
00:29 Episode Introduction
03:02 Introducing Tina and her Academic Journey
10:18 Transition to Industry
12:24 Becoming a PhD Recruiter
15:25 Coaching and Career Development
25:24 Recruitment Tips for Professors
36:00 Startup Mentality in Academia
38:43 Evaluating Candidates Beyond Technical Skills
40:35 Innovative Interview Techniques
43:09 Filtering Candidates Efficiently
50:57 Cultural Differences in Recruitment
52:50 The Role of AI in Recruitment
54:25 Human-Centric Skills in Academia
01:00:13 Building a Supportive Academic Culture
01:03:23 The Importance of Career Pivoting
01:05:52 Conclusion and Contact Information
Related links
Related to Tina:
About Tina and her LinkedIn profile and Passage2Pro
PhD Career Stories Podcast and upcoming book
People: Sarah Blackford , Fritz Eckstein
Holland’s Theory of Career Choice
133 episodes
Manage episode 483956661 series 3488083
Tina Persson shares her journey from chemistry and nearly 20 years in academia, to recruiting and then career coaching. Tina discusses the challenges she faced in academia, including struggles with energy-draining tasks and political landscapes, and how she pivoted to a career in recruitment and coaching. She emphasizes the importance of understanding natural talents, emotional intelligence, and honest communication in career development. The conversation covers valuable tips for professors on recruiting and supporting early-career researchers, the impact of AI on career skills, and the cultural differences in career transitions. Tina also highlights the significance of lifelong learning and being open to unseen opportunities, offering practical advice for academics, those seeking an academic position, and those considering a career pivot.
Overview:
00:29 Episode Introduction
03:02 Introducing Tina and her Academic Journey
10:18 Transition to Industry
12:24 Becoming a PhD Recruiter
15:25 Coaching and Career Development
25:24 Recruitment Tips for Professors
36:00 Startup Mentality in Academia
38:43 Evaluating Candidates Beyond Technical Skills
40:35 Innovative Interview Techniques
43:09 Filtering Candidates Efficiently
50:57 Cultural Differences in Recruitment
52:50 The Role of AI in Recruitment
54:25 Human-Centric Skills in Academia
01:00:13 Building a Supportive Academic Culture
01:03:23 The Importance of Career Pivoting
01:05:52 Conclusion and Contact Information
Related links
Related to Tina:
About Tina and her LinkedIn profile and Passage2Pro
PhD Career Stories Podcast and upcoming book
People: Sarah Blackford , Fritz Eckstein
Holland’s Theory of Career Choice
133 episodes
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