Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (April 2nd, 2017)
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
*Having “The Conversation” – Telling Your Advisor You Don’t Want To Be A Professor* – Chris Golde
Networking
TOP Why Should You Listen To A Networking Expert If You’re Good At It Already? – Andy Lopata
An Introvert’s Guide To Networking V: Changing Your Perception – Lydia Hoffstaetter
12 Tips To Drill For Recruiters On LinkedIn – Mark O’Keefe
My Professional Network Was Weaker Because It Lacked Diversity. A Simple Change Helped Me Fix It – Khe Hy
CVs/Resumes
TOP 6 Career Change Resume Tips – Madeleine Burry
Why Your Cover Letter Isn’t Working As Hard As It Should be – Andrew Cerrone
Resume Keywords And Tips For Using Them – Alison Doyle
What Do Hiring Managers Look For In A Data Scientist’s CV? – Ben Dias
Interviews
TOP The Interview Question That Will Increase Your Chances Of Getting Hired – Ryan Gorman
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Negotiating Your Salary – Ashley Stahl
Here’s What “You’re Interviewing Them As Much As They’re Interviewing You” Actually Means – Sara McCord
A Little Extra Interview Prep Could Help Land The Job Of Your Dreams – Dawn Rasmussen
Transferable Skills
TOP Discover The 20+ Transferable Skills That Make PhDs Totally Employable – Chris Humphrey
Why Time Management Is A Skill You Should Perfect Before You Get That Graduate Job – Jessica Fernandez
“What Transferable Skills Do I Have?” – Jessica Derleth
Academic Blues
TOP Having “The Conversation” – Telling Your Advisor You Don’t Want To Be A Professor – Chris Golde
Actionable Advice For A Satisfying Career In The Biomedical Sciences – Milka Kostic
Science Career Options – Emma Markham
On Academic Job Insecurity And The Ultimate Tenure – Mila Petrova
Industry Positions
TOP Job Search Going Nowhere? Here Are Ten Ideas To Try – Liz Ryan
Moving From Academia To Industry Executive – A Case Study – Beata Staszkow
Post-PhD Transitions ‒ Interview With Dr. Ruth Price, Senior Consultant – Anna Gruszczynska
5 Things Everyone Who Gets Recruited Has In Common – Jenny Foss
Business Acumen
TOP Mergers And Acquisitions As A Growth Strategy ‒ Is Bigger Better? – Mary Lambkin
The Next Horizon Of Innovation For Pharma – David Epstein
Takeover Vs. Acquisition – Rose Johnson
How Should We Staff Regulatory Operations Teams? A Strategic Perspective – Craig Gassman
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Dr. Isaiah Hankel is the Founder and CEO of Cheeky Scientist. His articles, podcasts and trainings are consumed annually by 3 million PhDs in 152 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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