Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (August 5th, 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
*Why You’re Probably Networking All Wrong (And What To Do Instead)* – Dakota Shane
Networking
TOP Why You’re Probably Networking All Wrong (And What To Do Instead) – Dakota Shane
5 Conversation Starters To Make You Sound Less Awkward On The Phone – Elizabeth Wellington
6 Niche Social Media Networks Changing The Ways We Connect, Collaborate And Discover New Opportunities – Rose Leadem
Networking Is A Waste Of Time- Or Is It? – Hannah Morgan
CVs/Resumes
TOP Include These Things In Your Resume To Get The Recruiter’s Attention – Jillian Kramer
Resume & Cover Letter Tips For Getting Promoted – Kimberly Sarmiento
Word Vs PDF Resume: What Is The Best Resume Format? – Natalie Severt
Resume Rules: Why There Is No Such Thing – Adrienne Tom
Interviews
TOP Company Culture: What Are You Looking For And How Do You Learn About A Company’s Culture? – Miki (Michal) Feldman-Simon
The Ins And Outs Of Negotiating With Someone Who Is Clearly A Better Negotiator – Praveen Tipirneni
10 Phrases For Instant Credibility In A Job Interview – Natalie Fisher
How To Turn Your Job Interview Into A Job Offer – Ashira Prossack
Transferable Skills
TOP Top Skills And Certifications For The Knowledge Economy – Alison Doyle
Communicating Your Science With Help From ComSciCon – Nathan Sanders
Things Not To Do When Applying For Jobs – Jonathan Meyrick
8 Simple Ways To Improve Your Presentation Skills – Michi Ancheta
Academic Blues
TOP Recommendations For Requesting Recommendations – Adam Ruben
Academia Is The Alternative Career Path – Mark Humphries
PIs Need To Help Postdocs Develop Their Careers – Elisabeth Pain
Why Labs Should Embrace 360-Degree Faculty Reviews – Jonathan Thon
Industry Positions
TOP 5 Strategic Business Factors Every Project Manager Should Know – Moira Alexander
Becoming A Product Manager: What Do Current PMs Say? – Vazgen Babayan
8 Proven Steps To Transition From Software Developer To Business Analyst – Ananya Pani
Common Interview Questions For Business Analysts – Greg DePersio
Business Acumen
TOP Non-Bank Financing Methods For Startups – Carlyann Edwards
What Blockchain Means For The Future Of Accounting Practices – Bryce Welker
Three Signals Your Industry Is About To Be Disrupted – Megan Beck and Barry Libert
For Some Platforms, Network Effects Are No Match For Local Know-How – Howard Yu
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Dr. Isaiah Hankel is the Founder and CEO of Cheeky Scientist. His articles, podcasts and trainings are consumed annually by 3 million PhDs in 152 different countries. He has helped PhDs transition into top companies like Amazon, Google, Apple, Intel, Dow Chemical, BASF, Merck, Genentech, Home Depot, Nestle, Hilton, SpaceX, Tesla, Syngenta, the CDC, UN and Ford Foundation.
Dr. Hankel has published three bestselling books and his latest book, The Power of a PhD, debuted on the Barnes & Noble bestseller list. His methods for getting PhDs hired have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Nature, Forbes, The Guardian, Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine and Success Magazine.
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