Best Of Transition: Ph.D. Jobs & Job Search Strategies, October 23rd 2021
Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry.
Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen.
Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.
So without further delay, here are Best of Transition: PhD Job Search articles for the week of October 23rd 2021 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies, October 23rd, 2021
Top Overall: Beat Burnout And Find Your Next Career Opportunity – Isaiah Hankel
Networking
Top: A Mindful Approach To Social Media: Understand Each Channel To Maximize Your Strategy – Katie Jansen
The Importance of Networking (and How to Do It Well) – Amanda Augustine
How to create a video cover story on LinkedIn to help land your next job – Camilla Han-He
Mastering the Thank You Email After an Interview: 5 Examples + Tips – Hal Koss
Cvs/Resumes
Top: Here’s What You Should—and Shouldn’t—Capitalize on Your Resume – Leto Papadopoulos
Job Market Etiquette: 7 Things Every Successful Job Seeker Does – Biospace Editorial Staff
10 Common Resume Mistakes To Avoid – Forbes Quora
The biggest mistakes you can make while job hunting, according to recruiters – Jennifer Liu
Interviews
Top: How to Create an Effective Elevator Pitch – Dawn Kawamoto
How to Answer “Why Are You a Great Match for This Role?” Without Feeling Like You’re Bragging – Regina Borsellino
Make sure you research these 3 things before your next job interview – Judith Humphrey
Here’s How to Craft a Compelling Answer to “What Does Customer Service Mean to You?” in a Job Interview – Regina Borsellino
Transferable Skills
Top: Help Employees Continually Develop Their Skills With These 16 Strategies – Forbes Human Resources Council
These are the vital skills you’ll need to succeed in the workplaces of the future – Shannon McDonagh
3 Ways To Master This Highly Valuable And Often Overlooked Leadership Soft Skill – Forbes Amy Blaschka
My Leadership Advice for Tech Professionals? Make Yourself Useful – Liz Wiseman
Academic Blues
Top: Struggling for Stability – Lois Elfman
Why universities are failing to prepare students for the job market – Melissa Gismondi
These “part-time” professors want Georgetown’s full-time respect – Paul James
Adjunct community college instructors call for better pay and benefits – Mark DuCharme
Industry Positions
Top: Beat Burnout And Find Your Next Career Opportunity – Isaiah Hankel
How to Break Into Tech Sales (and Stand Out From Other Applicants) – Brian Nordli
11 Great Careers for Anyone Interested in Finance – Regina Borsellino
How Governments Can Successfully Support A Hybrid Workforce – Forbes John Asquith
Business Acumen
Top: Sound Business Financial Literacy Skills Will Set Your Company Up For Profit – Forbes Melissa Houston
The Dow Chemical Company (DOW) Q3 2021 Earnings Call Transcript – Motley Fool Transcribing Editorial Team
2 Best Biotech Stocks to Buy Right Now –Kody Kester
BioSpace Movers & Shakers, Oct. 22– Alex Keown
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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.
Dr. Hankel has published 3X bestselling books and his latest book, The Power of a PhD, debuted on the Barnes & Noble bestseller list. His methods for getting PhDs hired have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Nature, Forbes, The Guardian, Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine and Success Magazine.
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