Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (February 14th, 2016)
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
*“I’m Not Worthy!” – Imposter Syndrome In Academia* – Jay Daniel Thompson
Networking
TOP Improving The First Contact – Saundra Loffredo
4 Valid Reasons You Should Accept Those LinkedIn Requests From Strangers – Kat Boogaard
Improve Your Networking Skills With The 24/7/30 Method – Kristin Wong
The Importance Of Building A Strong Personal Brand – Warren Knight
Why You Should Stop Sending Emails And Start Making Better Use Of Skype – Stephen Key
CVs/Resumes
TOP Spring Clean Your CV And Cover Letter For Job Success – Charlotte Seager
5 Important Cover Letter Guidelines That People Still Think It’s OK To Ignore – Abby Wolfe
Format Your Resume For A Mobile Screen – Melanie Pinola
8 Secret Cover Letter Tips That Will Revolutionize Your Job Hunt – Lily Feinn
Interviews
TOP We Got 10 CEOs To Tell Us Their One Killer Interview Question For New Hires – Jason Karaian
5 Ways To Overcome Lack Of Experience In A Job Interview – Alan Carniol
4 Smart Ways To Spin A Career Change In Your Favor During An Interview – Caris Thetford
Transferable Skills
TOP How I Balance My Busy Mind – Erica Ariel Fox
7 Keys To Making The Right Decision The First Time And Every Time – Martin Zwilling
15 Most Popular Free Online Courses For Professionals – Rhett Power
11 More Surprisingly Powerful Ways To Be A Really Inspiring Person – Peter Economy
Academic Blues
TOP “I’m Not Worthy!” – Imposter Syndrome In Academia – Jay Daniel Thompson
Three Rules For Email – Tanya Golash-Boza
11 Practical Tips For Finishing Your To-Do List Faster – Lindsay Kolowich
What Do Academic Employers Want? – Dr. Rachael Pitt
Industry Positions
TOP Finding Job Satisfaction As A Scientific Project Manager – Jack Leeming
5 Steps To Ensure That You Thrive In Your New Job – Morag Barrett
How To Deal With A Long Hiring Process – Sue Shellenbarger
Internship Survival Guide: 5 Tips For Success – Shelcy Joseph
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Dr. Isaiah Hankel is the Founder and CEO of Cheeky Scientist. His articles, podcasts and trainings are consumed annually by millions of PhDs and other professionals in hundreds of 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.
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