Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (August 23, 2015)
Every week we scour the Internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don’t have to.
We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions.
Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week’s best articles are…
Top Overall
*The Recruiter Said “You’ve Got 20 Minutes – Impress Me!”* – Liz Ryan
Networking
*TOP* Networking … What I Wish I Knew Then – Kristen Wall
Five Ways To Stop Embarrassing Yourself On LinkedIn – Bob Glazer
The Top 6 LinkedIn Mistakes People Make – Lindsay Vella
Need An Amazing Mentor? Here’s What You Do – Betty Liu
CVs/Resumes
*TOP* Resume Tips From A Recent Graduate – Katie Lin
Why The First Half Page Of Your Resume Is The Only Part That Matters – Greg Lachs
4 Common Mistakes Everyone Makes When Rushing To Apply For The “Perfect Job” – Caris Thetford
43 Resume Tips That Will Help You Get Hired – Erin Greenawald
5 Tips On The Header: Personal Information For Your Resume – Don Goodman
Interviews
*TOP* The Recruiter Said “You’ve Got 20 Minutes – Impress Me!” – Liz Ryan
Here’s An Easy Interview Trick To Prove You’re A Great Fit (That No One Else Will Use)– Aja Frost
5 Things To Take With You To A Job Interview – Amy Edwards
3 Questions To Always Ask The Hiring Manager Back – Prashin Chaturvedi
Transferable Skills
*TOP* How to Give A Scientific Presentation – C.J.A. Bradshaw
Negotiating A Salary At A New Job – Steve.P.Brady
Paying Attention to Burnout – Dr. Marla Gottschalk
Academic Blues
*TOP* 5 Tips To A Positive And Stress Free Bench Life – Vishal Srivastava
Do You Want To Work Fewer Hours But Not Sure How To Tell Your Supervisor? – Dora Farkas
6 Ways To Turn Stress Into Success #MotivationMonday – Ruby Lowe
5 Reasons Why Going To A Conference Made Me Happier – Gretchen Rubin
Industry Positions
*TOP* What Are The Global Recruitment Trends in 2015? – Sophie Deering
Why The Best Grad Students Make The Worst Job Candidates – Karen Kelsky
Get Your Dream Job With These Four Job Search Hacks – Jae Yi
A Day In The Life Of A Global Health Advocate – Kelly Healy
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ABOUT ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD
CEO, CHEEKY SCIENTIST & SUCCESS MENTOR TO PHDS
Dr. Isaiah Hankel is the Founder and CEO of Cheeky Scientist. His articles, podcasts and trainings are consumed annually by millions of PhDs and other professionals in hundreds of different countries. He has helped PhDs transition into top companies like Amazon, Google, Apple, Intel, Dow Chemical, BASF, Merck, Genentech, Home Depot, Nestle, Hilton, SpaceX, Tesla, Syngenta, the CDC, UN and Ford Foundation.
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