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Academic scientists who want a job in industry need to get into an industrial mindset, and that starts with the right CV I've seen it time and time again: academics use the same CV whether they're applying for a job at a pharmaceutical company or an assistant professorship at a university. [...]if you get a rejection letter that cites your lack of industry experience, it's fair to say that the interview didn't go well. IRINI TOPALIDOU Know yourself Molecular biologist at the University of Washington in Seattle Scientists often see a linear career pathway, and they think that's the only way to go. ANDY KAH PING TAY Reach out for help Biomedical engineer at Stanford University in California.