Be able to communicate clearly - What was your question? What did you find? What are the implications? Ideally, you have a nice picture, a nice graph, and a nice visualisation to include there. I think a non-academic audience needs researchers who know how to translate their findings - Jillian Berk

I also highly recommend getting familiar with some data analysis programs if you haven't already. - Rhonda Freeland

All organizations have problems so that you can position yourself as a problem solver, particularly within that area of specialization. - Karin Martin

Look at what the key problems are of an organization, & think about the skills and approaches that you've used in pursuing your degree, the ways that you've spent your time, & reframe the activities that you've done in a way that is relevant
to what this organization is looking for. - Rachel Leatham

As the policy world becomes more data-driven and fast-paced, how can PhD holders communicate the value of their research skills and critical thinking to employers outside academia?

The labor market is hard, but at the end of the day, hiring is relational. How can we tell our stories in a way that helps us connect with people doing work that's very meaningful, where we can have an impact? - Rachel Leatham

Be really real with yourself about if you can't be where you want to be, or where you think you want to be, what can you do to best position yourself? If you play to your own strengths, that will put you in a better position down the road. - Karin Martin

The world & funding will change again in ways that open up new opportunities, so even if this year feels like a challenging place to start on the path you thought you were heading towards when you entered your graduate program, it doesn't mean that possibility won't be there for you. - Jillian Berk

Develop your expertise in a particular subject area, but also have a range of skills that are transferable across topics.
And show that you're willing and able to work on a lot of different things, which is not how academia typically works. - Jeanne Ringel

How can PhD graduates, specifically in public policy, position themselves for impactful roles in government, think tanks, non-profits, etc, without feeling like they are leaving academia behind?