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Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (October 16th, 2016)

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

*So You Think Management Consulting Is Right For You? Think Again!* – Deniz Sasal

Networking

TOP  8 Networking Tricks For Introverts To Ease Your Awkwardness –Victoria Holt

6 Networking Tips For Graduate Students – Chris Sroka

Networking To Create Opportunities: Tips From A Graduate Student –Wajihah Mughal

No. 1 Networking Tip For Young Professionals: Be Genuine – Alicia Renee

CVs/Resumes

TOP Five Tips For Nailing A Cover Letter Opening Statement – James Hu

Common Cover Letter Mistakes – Philip Charsley

The 5 Errors That Are Sending Your Resume To The “No” Pile – Marie Zimenoff

Are There Really ‘No Rules For Resumes? – Jim Schreier

Interviews

TOP Thank-You Notes Still Matter: 3 Tips For Writing A Great One – Shannon Gausepohl

6 Tips For Responding To “Do You Have Any Questions For Me?” – Michelle Lopez

Five Things Every Six-Figure Job-Seeker Needs To Know – Liz Ryan

The Follow-Up Email Every Job Seeker Needs To Know How To Write – Adrian Granzella Larssen

Transferable Skills

TOP Stop Trying To Sound Smart When You’re Writing – Liane Davey

3 Ways To Conduct Critical Company Research – Virginia Franco

What To Consider When You’re Thinking About Jobs – Maggie Kuo

What Genuinely Confident People Do Differently – Dr. Travis Bradberry

Academic Blues

TOP Surviving And Thriving In Academia As A Young Female Academic – Eva Lantsoght

Postdoc Mysteries  – Beryl Lieff Benderly

The 7 Biggest Problems Facing Science – Julia Belluz, Brad Plumer and Brian Resnick

“This Is It”: How Is Baking A Cake Similar To Doing A PhD? – Ruth Patchett

Industry Positions

TOP So You Think Management Consulting Is Right For You? Think Again! – Deniz Sasal

Personal Branding Toolbox For Your Job Search – Tracy Darchini

7 Things To Know Before Taking A Biotech Startup Job – Luke Timmerman

Industry Vs. Academia: Which Is The Better Place To Work As A Life Scientist? – Mark Terry

Business Acumen

Crowd Funding And Commercialization – Dipanjan Nag

Making Microfinance More Effective – Dean Karlan, Rebecca Mann, Jake Kendall, Rohini Pande, Tavneet Suri and Jonathan Zinman

Making Change: Implementing A New Ownership Style After A Small Business Acquisition – Bob House

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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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Tammy Virdi

MSL

at Celltrion Healthcare Co, Ltd

"Thank you so much for all the help. I got so much help and inspiration by joining Cheeky!"

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Hasala Lokupitiya

Senior Polymer Scientist

at Lyten

"I have been quiet here for a while but happy to finally share that I've transitioned! It was a long and challenging journey towards transition, being at another full-time job plus being a toddler mom, but I am so thankful I found this supportive community that has helped me and motivated me throughout."

Shobana Sekar

Shobana Sekar

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

at Roche

"I'm happy to share that I'm starting a new position as Senior Manager, Project Management -Medical Affairs at Horizon!"

Geeta Peverada

Geeta Peverada

Senior Manager, Project Management - Medical Affairs

at Horizon

"I landed a dream job as a revenue management analyst at british airways."

James Washak

James Washak

Revenue Management Analyst

at British Airways

"I just accepted an offer to be a Clinical Researcher Coordinator for a pain clinic near me. I'll be helping them run their clinical trial that uses a device to stimulate nerves to relieve patients pain. I start next Wednesday. So excited! I wanted to say thanks to Isaiah and all the members of the Cheeky team for your help! I really appreciate it!"

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Natasha Fowler

Clinical Research Coordinator

at Columbia Pain Management, P.C

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Marta Silva

Policy Analyst

at Health Canada

"Good news...I've secured a job! Thank you for your support during the job search process and for giving me the courage to transition from academia to industry."

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Marlyn Brookins

Regulatory Submissions Coordinator

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Hank Cheng

Hank Cheng

Senior Scientist

at Eikon Therapeutics

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Gemma Paech

Principal Fatigue specialist

at Qantas

"Hi Isaiah - I have news to share! I applied for a position on Monday night. I had an interview Tuesday and was just offered the position! (Wednesday). I can't believe it! All the hard work. The LinkedIn Messages. The resume building All your keys. I countered 5k more than they offered and they accepted it! I am so over the moon right now and so excited!"

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"It feels incredible when you are able to check in with yourself and figure out what is it that you really want. After a long and exciting journey....I am elated to start a new chapter."

Nadzeya Kukhta

Nadzeya Kukhta

Technical Specialist

at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

"I'm happy to share that I’m starting a new position as an associate computational scientist at md anderson cancer center!"

James Jennings

James Jennings

Associate Computation Scientist

at MD Anderson Cancer Center

"I am THRILLED to share that I am starting a new position... my sincerest thanks and gratitude to all the inspirational people who've I met along the way in my journey as an aspiring MSL, who helped make this happen."

Leandra Mangieri

Leandra Mangieri

Medical Science Liaison

at Allergan Aesthetics

"Hi Isaiah, I got hired yesterday!....Thanks for all of your encouragement provided by way of your presentations."

Beverly Brereton

Beverly Brereton

Compliance Manager

at Enel North America

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