Researchers often face challenges in choosing an appropriate career path towards the end of their Ph.D. Lack of jobs in academia, as well as a disinterest in pursuing an academic job, often leads researchers to look for research jobs in the private or non-profit sector. However, researchers with little or no experience outside academia often find it difficult to apply for an industrial research job. Here, we give a list of dos and don’ts that researchers need to keep in mind while preparing a resume for an industrial job. You can also access a detailed article on this topic here.