Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (August 2, 2015)
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
*15+ Coffee Chats Later At Apple: Building Relationships Matters* – Tai Tran
Networking
*TOP* 15+ Coffee Chats Later At Apple: Building Relationships Matters – Tai Tran
How To Write The Perfect Networking Follow-Up Email – John Muscarello
The #1 Networking Mistake That Most Smart People Make – Christie Mims
7 Tips To Boost Your Listening Skills – Jim Fitt
CVs/Resumes
*TOP* 5 Steps To Help You Survive The Resume Screening Process – Susan B Joyce
How To Decide On Resume Length – Kim Isaacs
7 Ways To Pump Up Your Resume – Kristin Johnson
How To Impress Recruiters: Resume Dos And Don’ts – Casey Fleischmann
Interviews
*TOP* 7 Interview Questions That Determine Emotional Intelligence – Carolyn Sun
Ace Your Video Interview – David Jensen
How To Answer The Top 10 Interview Questions – Sophie Deering
Transferable Skills
*TOP* Beyond the Lab—Make The Most Of Your Transferable Skills – Angela Messmer-Blust
7 Habits You Should Pick Up If You Want To Be Seen As A Leader – Jayson Demers
Transferring Academic Skills To Industry – Evelina Tapia
Academic Blues
*TOP* “You Have Today To Do What Matters Most”: An Interview With Tom Rath – Susan Cain
If You’re Not Happy, Stop Complaining And Make A Change – Jonathon Long
Thriving, Not Just Surviving, Your PhD Life – Natalie S and Erin Morris
Challenges Faced By Postdoctoral Researchers In The US And The UK – Sneha Kulkarni
Balancing Career And Family – Elisabeth Pain
Industry Positions
*TOP* How To Work With A Headhunter – Susie Marks
Basics Of Venture Capital – Kelvin Chan
The Best Cities For STEM Jobs – Nick Wallace
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