Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (August 14th, 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
*How to Finish Your Dissertation* – Kerry Ann Rockquemore
Networking
TOP 6 Personal Branding Tips for Introverts – Dan Schawbel
4 Reasons Why Social Media Matters For Your Personal Brand – Annika Rautakoura
Connection Requests: Stop Spamming Your Brand! – Craig McAlpine
A Quick And Easy Way To Burn A Bridge When You Have An “In” At A Company – Richard May
CVs/Resumes
TOP How To Show You’re Truly Excited For A Job In A Cover Letter – Sara McCord
The Best And Worst Fonts To Use On Your Résumé – Natalie Kitroeff
CV Writing: Use Clear Facts To Highlight Your Value To Employers – Andrew Fennell
12 Hobbies That Look Great On Your CV – And One That Doesn’t – Rachel Gillet
Interviews
TOP Here’s What Hiring Managers Really Want To Know When They Ask, ‘Why Are You Leaving Your Current Job?’ – Jacquelyn Smith
Do Not Accept A Counter Offer!!! Here Is Why – Lushia Van Buuren
The 20 Most Common Things That Come Up During Reference Checks – Cynthia A. Hedricks
Transferable Skills
TOP Want To Succeed? First, Become Self-Aware – Daniel Goleman
Transferable Skills That Can Help You Make a Successful Career Change – Mariliza Karrera
The Goldilocks Rule: How To Stay Motivated In Life And Business – James Clear
9 Things That Will Prevent You From Reaching Your Goals (And How To Avoid Those Common Traps) – Amy Morin
Academic Blues
TOP How to Finish Your Dissertation – Kerry Ann Rockquemore
Working My Way Out – Jason Cantley
How Hard Is It to Get Tenure? – Karen Kelsky
10 Habits For A Successful Postdoc – Jack Grove
Industry Positions
TOP Career Paths: What Do You Need To Think About Before Taking Your Next Step?– Mary Gearing
Medical Science Liaison – How To Become A Medical Science Liaison – Andrea Clement Santiago
The Incalculable Value Of Finding A Job You Love – Robert H. Frank
Top 10 Tips For Starting Your First Academic Job – Robert MacIntosh and Kevin O’Gorman
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