Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (December 15th, 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
*Example Questions To Ask In A Government Job Interview* – Michael Roberts
Networking
TOP 7 Tips For Having A Successful Networking Meeting – Gaby Fisch
Don’t Be Shy, Know Your Numbers, Follow Up – And Other Networking Tips To Help You Promote Your Startup – Jorge Pimenta
Seven Networking Tactics Borrowed From The Broadway Stage – Kelly Hoey
5 Steps to Master Networking Skills and Perfect Your Personal Branding – Dmitry Dragilev
CVs/Resumes
TOP How To Write The Perfect LinkedIn Headline – Melonie Dodaro
17 Recruiter-Approved Skills for Your Resume That’ll Help You Get the Job – Caroline Forsey
These Are The Skills Employers Actually Look For On Your Resume – Deirdre Fidge
Why You Should NEVER Include a Photo of Yourself On Your Resume – Jennifer Calfas
Interviews
TOP Example Questions To Ask In A Government Job Interview – Michael Roberts
Are Your Job Interview Questions Illegal? What You Need To Know… – Susan M. Heathfield
1 Job Interview Mistake Most People Make When Explaining Their Work History – J.T. O’Donnell
STAR Interview Method: The Ultimate Guide – Caroline Forsey
Transferable Skills
TOP The Problem-Solving Soft Skills You Need at Work + How To Use Them – Caileen Kehayas
Playing It Hard With Soft Skills – Michele Clarke-Ceres
This Book List Will Almost Earn You A Ph.D. In Leadership – Jim Ludema and Amber Johnson
How To Be A More Empathetic Leader, From Executives – Lindsay Tigar
Academic Blues
TOP Changing Demographics Of Scientific Careers: The Rise Of The Temporary Workforce – Staša Milojević, Filippo Radicchi, and John P. Walsh
How to Get Hired By Your Dream Company – Alison Doyle
The 8 Stages of a Winning Job Search – Arnie Fertig
Why A Postdoc Might Not Advance Your Career – Chris Woolston
Industry Positions
TOP 10 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay Six-Figure Salaries – Courtney Connle
Product Manager Skills List And Examples – Alison Doyle
How To Find A Career Mentor – Alison Doyle
LinkedIn 2018 Emerging Jobs Report – Guy Berger and Economic Graph Team
Business Acumen
TOP Verbal Communication Skills List And Examples – Alison Doyle
How To Build A Culture Of Trust In Your Company – Lisa Evans
Business acumen: Ten Behaviors to Develop to Become a Better Business Leader – Vanessa Yanez
8 Essential Resources For Researching Your Next Employer – Sarah K. White
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