Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (April 8th, 2018)
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, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen.
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
*Understanding The Value Of PhDs: Academic V. Non-Academic Career Paths* – Joanna Hughes
Networking
TOP Why One CEO Says ‘Networking Is Dead’ — And What You Should Do Instead To Boost Your Career – Ruth Umoh
How Women Can Develop — And Promote — Their Personal Brand – Dorie Clark
Here’s How To Network Without Hating It, Seriously – Brian Wong
Even Introverts Can Rock At Networking. Here’s How – Rick Goodman
CVs/Resumes
TOP 6 Tips On How To Tailor Your Resume To A Job Description (Examples) – Natalie Severt
The Best Verbs To Use On Your Resume, According To Career Experts –
Caroline Zaayer Kaufman
20+ Skills That Will Look Great On Your Resume – Matthew Kosinski
How Effective Are LinkedIn Profiles On A Resume? – Cliff Flamer
Interviews
TOP What Are The Different Types Of Job Interviews? – Debra Auerbach
16 Interview Questions That Are Designed To Trick You – Áine Cain
10 Ways To Overcome Your Interview Fears – Ximena Hartsock
Here’s How You Answer The Illegal “What’s Your Current Salary” Question – Stav Ziv
Transferable Skills
TOP Understanding The Value Of PhDs: Academic V. Non-Academic Career Paths – Joanna Hughes
Building Your “Soft Skills” – Lauren Celano
18 Tips To Build Bullet-Proof Confidence At Work – Joanna Zambas
Academic Blues
TOP The Autopilot Postdoc – Karin Bodewits, Philipp Gramlich and David Giltner
I Got Lost In Academia. To Find My Way, I Moved Across An Ocean – Malin L. Nording
We’re All Frauds: Managing Imposter Syndrome In Grad School – Caitlyn Blake-Hedges
3 Ways You Can Be Stymied In Your Career – Jennifer Polk and L. Maren Wood
Industry Positions
TOP What Getting A Job In Data Science Might Look Like – Kristen Kehrer
10 Important Things Not To Forget When Job Hunting – Alison Doyle
Financial Career Options For Professionals – David Kochanek
5 Sales Skills That Will Grab Your Prospects’ Attention – John Barrows
Business Acumen
TOP How To Write The Financial Section Of A Business Plan – Jennifer Post
6 Steps To An Effective Financial Statement Analysis – Dubos J. Masson
Why Tech Innovation Isn’t The Answer Everyone Thinks It Is – W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne
Mergers And Acquisitions: The Key To A ‘Shaken Up’ Future? – John M. Mason
If you’re ready to start your transition into industry, you can apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Specialists. Apply to book a Transition Call here.
