Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (August 27th, 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
*Is Networking Really That Important?* – Daniel B. Kline
Networking
TOP Is Networking Really That Important? – Daniel B. Kline
The New Best Friend – Ivan Misner
Networking Tips For People Who Hate Networking – Olivia Lazenby
Making A Good Impression: Networking Tips For Entrepreneurs – Helene Tigerström
CVs/Resumes
TOP It’s All About Potential: How To Write A CV With No Work Experience – Andrew Fennell
Three Strategies For Creating A Winning Resume – Stephanie Bravo
+20 Best Examples Of Hobbies & Interests To Put On A Resume (5 Tips) – Natalie Severt
How To Write A Functional Resume: Tips And Examples – Nicole Fallon
Interviews
TOP Job Interview Questions: How Do I Explain Why I Left My Last Job? – Sam Becker
4 Ways To Rock The Intro Call With A Recruiter – Jenny Foss
What Not To Ask In An Initial Job Interview – Kathy Caprino
This Is How To Describe Yourself In An Interview – Judith Ohikuare
Transferable Skills
TOP Management 101 For Scientists ‒ Three Rules For Managing A Successful Team – Jack Leeming
What Are The Top Transferable Skills Your Workplace Needs? – Rebecca Wilson
What Are The Most Effective Communication Skills To Have? – Karen Hertzberg
5 Listening Skills Of Extremely Successful People – Fran Sorin
Academic Blues
TOP Academics ‘Face Higher Mental Health Risk’ Than Other Professions – Holly Else
Identifying Predatory Publishers – Tracy Vence
Andrew Pelling Challenges Conventions In Science And Academia – Pat Rich
Female Leadership Advances Slowly In World’s Top Universities – Ellie Bothwell
Industry Positions
TOP How To Build A Career In Data Science – Avantika Monnappa
Six Selfish Reasons To Communicate Science – Nicole Sharp
How I Got My Job – Vania Cao
An Insider’s Guide To Tackling Your First Week At A New Job – Riley Stefano
Business Acumen
TOP Project Management: 5 Tips For Managing Your Project Budget – Moira Alexander
A Beginner’s Guide To Economics – Jodi Beggs
Diversity At Work – Miki Tsusaka, Martin Reeves, Stephanie Hurder, and Johann Harnoss
Biotech Deals Down By Half And Could Be Lowest Since 2013 – Ben Adams
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