This is especially true in orthopedics, where candidates with prior industry experience are preferred. (medreps.com)
References from someone related to the candidate provide a list of the student's competencies that can qualify him or her to work in a professional business environment even without prior industry experience. (template.net)
It seems ironic when people ask for prior industry experience??? I've heard this time and again «Nobody cares about how much you published in academia or your leadership skills etc.» Well I think publishing does speak about your research capabilities and team + leadership skills, being part of organizations etc gives you the transferable skills that will come in handy when being part of a team under any setting. (nextscientist.com)