The Career Builder's Podcast

HireHigherEd with Eric James Stephens

Episode Summary

Hear from the man who is helping education professionals pivot into industry roles - a trend that's gaining speed and a transition Dr. Stephens is actively experiencing himself.

Episode Notes

Topics Covered

• Dr. Eric James Stephens - Founder of #HireHigherEd
  • Event: #HireHigherEd - August 6 & 7, 2020
  • https://www.hirehighered.org/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericjstephens/
• Education as a profession is changing
• How education and industry differ
• Episode : Finding opportunity in times of challenge
• Challenges people face when transitioning to industry
• Translatable value
• Where to go for support in facing a transition
• Why an academic makes a great industry professional
• Soft skills that educators have 
• Industry vs role fits for academics
• How mentorship can help with the transition
• Episode : Horizontal mentorship with Garret
• We can help and care for each other during this difficult time
• Do's and don'ts for higher education professionals
• An awareness of pickles vs cucumbers & karaoke
• The different payoffs of taking risks
• "Listen and always be ready to pivot"