Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (August 26th, 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
*4 Ways To Provide Value To Your Contacts While Networking* – Chrissy Scivicque
Networking
TOP 4 Ways To Provide Value To Your Contacts While Networking – Chrissy Scivicque
Ten Ways To Waste Your Time In A Networking Group – Ivan Misner
One Engineer Explains How Relationships Can Have A Big Impact On Your Career – Natalie Burg
The Most Exciting LinkedIn Feature You Won’t Believe Is Free – Wayne Breitbarth
CVs/Resumes
TOP How To Write A Resume In 7 Easy Steps – Robert Half
10 Resume Tips You Haven’t Heard Before – Julia Malacoff
The Best Way To Add Keywords To Your Resume – Isabel Thottam
24 Words That Show Leadership On A Resume – Christine Bernier Lienke
Interviews
TOP Most Job Candidates Fail My Simple Interview Test Right Away. Here’s How. – Jim Joseph
9 Of The Most Difficult Interview Questions – And How To Answer Them – Kit Warchol
18 Cultural Fit Job Interview Questions – Susan M. Heathfield
Ghosting An Employer Will Backfire—Send This Email Instead – Stav Ziv
Transferable Skills
TOP What Are Transferable Skills? – Michael Cheary
5 Ways To Boost Your Confidence When You Feel Inexperienced – Avery Blank
How Soft Skills Can Help You Get Ahead In A Tech World – Shelley Osborne
5 Skills Product Managers Should Put On Their Resume – Brian de Haaff
Academic Blues
TOP The Danger Of Fetishizing Failure In The Academy – Jessica Riddell
Stepping Up To The Podium: Wrestling With Impostor Syndrome As A Teacher – Jeffrey Maloy
Top Tips For Building And Maintaining International Collaborations – Virginia Gewin
How The Science Of Well-Being Can Enhance Your Career – Melissa Dalgleish
Industry Positions
TOP 10 In-Demand Biotechnology Careers Shaping Our Future – Shayna Joubert
If You’re Over 40 And Work, You’re In For Some Big Surprises – Richard Eisenberg
Google Alerts For Business: 7 Ways To Leverage This Free Tool – Katelyn Fogle
Starting A Startup After Your PhD – Chengcheng Kang
Business Acumen
TOP What Is A Strong General Business Acumen? – Brian Hill
The Ultimate Dictionary Of Marketing Terms You Should Know – Alec Biedrzycki
Whiteboard Session: How To Work Successfully Across Borders – Tsedal Neeley
Make Your Company’s Culture Go Viral – Kristy Hull
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.
