Best Of Transition: Ph.D. Jobs & Job Search Strategies March 12, 2022
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 March 5th, 2022 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies, March 12th, 2022
Top Overall: How SMART goals can help you find a new job – Mitchell Glass
Networking
Top: The 5 Vital Rules of Personal Branding – Jon Michail
How To Find And Identify A Good Mentor – Regan Hillyer
Executive Networking to Build Relationships in GovCon – William McCormick
Beyond Zoom: What’s the future of hybrid networking events? – Veronica Irwin
Cvs/Resumes
Top: Writing great resume headlines and summaries (with examples) – Ladders
These are the top skills to put on your résumé – RACHEL JAY
Don’t Make These Resume ‘Miztakes’ – Kathy Gurchiek
How to write a cover letter for a job – Chris Middleton
Interviews
Top: How To Answer 12 of the Toughest Interview Questions – Gabrielle Olya
7 Exercises That’ll Help You Stop Using Filler Words – Hope Timberlake
14 questions to ask in job interviews to determine if a company values your professional development – Emeka Ochiagha
From Outputs To Inputs: An Effective Job Interview Strategy – Dylan Ogline
Transferable Skills
Top: 6 skills you gained in the job search that apply to your new role – JUDITH HUMPHREY
What Are Durable Skills And Why Is There A Shortage? – Gordon Pelosse
8 ways to discover which jobs exactly match your skills – RACHEL PELTA
Skill Development: Learn to Grow and Grow to Learn – Brandi Marcene
Academic Blues
Top: UCU strikes: Time to up the ante to indefinite action – UCU MARXISTS
Opening doors – Simone Buitendijk
Faculty Senate discusses LAS budget deficit – Katherine Kealey
Analysis: The Freedom Foundation/Ron Nate push to defund higher ed – Kevin Richert
Industry Positions
Top: Tips For Landing Your First Job – Nicole Serena Silver
Top 20 highest paying jobs for 2022 – Ladders
11 best jobs for graduates with a biology degree – Ladders
The 12 Top Biotech Companies Hiring Now – Editorial Staff
Business Acumen
Top: How SMART goals can help you find a new job – Mitchell Glass
Lead Through Change With Big Picture Thinking – Denise Russo
Tilray, Inc. (TLRY) Q2 2022 Earnings Call Transcript -Motley Fool Transcribing Editorial StaffBioSpace Movers & Shakers, March 4 – Alex Keown
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