STEM Beyond Boundaries - Exploring Interdisciplinary Careers Panel

Описание: This panel session with alumni and recruiters from a range of industries will explore the value of a wide range of STEM disciplinary knowledge and skills and what these bring to different industries and organisations, including tips and advice on how to navigate your career when organisations working in scientific industries are becoming increasingly interdisciplinary.

0:00 - 03:00 Introduction to the event
03:00 - 19:21 Introduction to speakers & what do we mean by interdisciplinarity
19:21 - 27:01 How do interdisciplinary teams come together on a day-to-day level in your organisations
27:01 - 37:06 How can individuals develop a better understanding of how their knowledge and skills can be applied across different industries
37:06 - 46:14 How did you find moving from a niche area of work to a broad interdisciplinary environment?
46:14 - 51:45 What are the pros and cons of working in a start up vs. a large, established organisation
51:45 - 58:59 Finding out about the different work cultures in organisations, and flexible working.
58:50 - 1:01:49 How to start conversations between disciplines, and recognise where specific expertise can add value
1:01:49 - 1:08:39 Pros and cons of starting in a particular place or career path when you're interested in an interdisciplinary careers
1:08:39: Final tips & advice

The University of Cambridge Careers Service helps you to prepare for your future. Whether you are an undergrad, masters student, PhD student, or postdoc, our team of experienced and impartial careers advisers are here to support you at Cambridge and beyond.
https://www.careers.cam.ac.uk/

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Created by Lucy Romijn, Careers Consultant at the University of Cambridge Careers Service.