Have you ever wondered, ‘Should I get a PhD?’ Many professionals and executives ask themselves that question as they consider their career goals. It is not uncommon for the topic of pursuing a PhD to come up during career coaching sessions, and to linger on someone’s mind for years.
A lot of people are focused on the feeling they’ll receive after obtaining a doctoral degree, or how others’ level of perceived respect for them might increase. They often forget to assess their personal career plan and how doctoral studies could affect that. In this episode, you will learn more about potential career paths with a PhD.
Our host and CEO Porschia, alongside our guest, Dr. Ignacio Guerrero-Ros, will share their insight on how obtaining a PhD can impact your career. Dr. Ignacio also discusses how he made the decision to pursue his studies in the U.S.
Ignacio Guerrero-Ros, Ph.D. is an Assistant Vice President at Russo Partners. Dr. Ignacio obtained his Bachelor of Science on Biotechnology from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, in Madrid, and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences focused on Immunology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in New York City. His role as an Assistant Vice President is focused on both earned and social media, including the analysis of scientific literature and industry news to identify opportunities to engage in points of interest and debate as well as generate media relations.
What you’ll learn:
- Ways to decide if getting a PhD is right for you
- The 3 main career paths for professionals with a PhD
- Tips on how to stay motivated when working on a PhD
- The biggest mistakes graduate students make when pursuing their PhD
- How Ignacio addressed the question, “Should I get a PhD?” and his experience as an international student
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