The sample for this question is clearly skewed toward the upper end of the spectrum here on HN. If you’re going into industry from academia, I’d suggest doing

The sample for this question is clearly skewed toward the upper end of the spectrum here on HN. If you’re going into industry from academia, I’d suggest doing some deep homework on how to work with different corporate cultures. Be aware of the toxic behaviors people display and have documented. Learn email etiquette. Be prepared to make every conversation an email either to just yourself or (for it to really stick) to everyone in the conversation.