Ashley Ruba
Psychology researcher turned UX researcher and career coach, currently a human factors engineer at Arthrex. Provides career coaching for academics through After Academia.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 1h
81. Ashley Ruba, academic expat and career coach, on being nimble and making pivots
Ashley Ruba, academic expat and career coach, discusses leaving academia, pivoting into UX research and Human Factors Engineering, and providing career coaching. They also touch on attachment styles, structuring a resume, and the myth of being stuck in academia.
Nov 13, 2023 • 45min
Episode 68: Leaving Academia for a non-academic career, with Ashley Ruba
Former academic Ashley Ruba shares her journey from academia to a fulfilling role as a human factors engineer in the medical device industry. They discuss challenges faced by academics transitioning to non-academic careers, including stigma and lack of support. They also offer advice on effective networking strategies and building connections on LinkedIn.
Jan 12, 2024 • 42min
#130: Interview with Ashley Ruba on Using LinkedIn To Advance and Pivot Careers
Ashley Ruba, a psychology researcher turned UX researcher and career coach, shares her journey from academia to the tech industry. She reveals how LinkedIn became a powerful tool for her career pivot, emphasizing the importance of personal branding and networking. Ashley discusses transferable skills from her academic background while advocating for unlearning certain practices to thrive in a corporate environment. With insights on content creation and mentorship, she inspires others to embrace their ambitions and connect authentically in their career journeys.
