Juggling family & career as a mother in science, with Dr. Belinda di Bartolo, BD STEMM Strategies

In this episode of the PostdocTransformation show, Dr. Belinda di Bartolo from Australia shares her journey of managing motherhood and a career in science. She speaks candidly about the challenges of balancing family and academia, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses her transition from academia to industry and her own business with BD STEMM Strategies, providing career guidance primarily to women and mothers in STEMM. She explains why building personal brand and networking as a scientist are vital, why being honest about career aspirations is key to avoid revelations late in your career.

 

Listen to this 41 min episode, as Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels interviews Dr. Belinda di Bartolo! Capitalize on our chapter markers as needed.

 

Click here to find the shownotes with the full transcript, all mentioned links to our free career transition resources!

 

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1) Check your readiness to leap out of science (episode 0001)!

Introducing myself, I share how I capitalized on my PhD as a mom, professor and business owner!

2) How to build your sustainable LinkedIn profile?

3) How to read social media & network?

4) How to research your fave jobs & employers?

5) How to do informational interviews to get insights?

6) How to create your customized applications?

7) How to prepare your thesis from a business POV?

8) How to apply to your fave employers?

9) How to choose the right job offer?

10) How to prepare for your new job?

 

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