Abigail Reynolds (née Harris)
Senior Portfolio Manager, Capability and Innovation (Skills and Careers) at UKRI-BBSRCOn reflection, I’m not sure my aim was ever to remain in academia!
On reflection, I’m not sure my aim was ever to remain in academia!
Try your best to grasp the basics, but don’t be afraid to admit gaps that are likely in a non-industry person; instead focus on transferable skills and experience.
There are plenty of (paid!) chances to see what the world of Policy is like, and researchers are welcomed with open arms.
If you are a successful researcher, you can solve a problem and you can write. These are invaluable skills in any sector.
I have a lot of autonomy, which makes good use of the independence that I developed as a doctoral researcher.