This is absolutely true. And the mistake I see from PhDs who want to switch into industry, is looking for work around the exact subject they did their research

This is absolutely true. And the mistake I see from PhDs who want to switch into industry, is looking for work around the exact subject they did their research on. Rather they need to identify a useful industry area and demonstrate how their research skills give them an edge in that new area It’s not hard to do but you have to let go.