Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (February 26th, 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
*The Case For Graduate Degrees In Industry* – Tamer Helmy, PhD
Networking
TOP How To Build Your Network (When You Don’t Know Anyone) – Sujan Patel
Networking: A Very Short Cheat Sheet – Amali H. Thrimawithana
9 Things Persuasive People Do – Jennifer Cohen
How To Master The Art Of Networking – Iza Grek
CVs/Resumes
TOP Professional Writing: To Stand Out, Sometimes It’s Hip To Be Square – Ron Damon
13 Attention-Grabbing Resume Examples – Lillian Childress
Things You Should Remove From Your Resume Immediately – Tayyiba Iram
How To Write A Good LinkedIn Summary With Examples – Ed Han
Interviews
TOP How Do You Convince An Employer To Give You A Chance When You Are Changing Careers? – Caroline Ceniza-Levine
How To Survive (And Nail) A Job Interview Over Lunch – Daniel Bortz
The 45 Questions You Should Ask In Every Job Interview – Heather Huhman
21 Unprofessional Habits That Could Ruin Your Job Interview – Rachel Gillett
Transferable Skills
TOP The Case For Graduate Degrees In Industry – Tamer Helmy, PhD
Emotional Intelligence Has 12 Elements. Which Do You Need To Work On? – Daniel Goleman and Richard E. Boyatzis
The Art Of Selling Science – Caitlin Grzeskowiak
6 Steps To Mastering Professional Public Speaking – Margarita Hakobyan
Academic Blues
TOP A World Of Bias – David G. Jensen
Why Do So Many Graduate Students Quit? – Te-Erika Patterson
Tips For Giving A Successful Scientific Presentation – Milka Kostic
Submitting Your Manuscript: Write The Right Cover Letter – Catarina Sacristan
Industry Positions
TOP 6 Career Resolutions You Need To Make In 2017 – Ashley Stahl
4 Steps To Cultivating An Innovation Mindset In Your Organization – Aaron Agius
The 5 Traits That Define Great Leadership – Peter Economy
7 Things To Try With LinkedIn When You Need A Job! – Sam Sutton-Reid
Business Acumen
TOP World’s Top 15 Biotech Companies 2016 – Luca Dezzani, MD
Biotech Deals Will Bounce Back In 2017 – Max Nisen
How To Be Your Own Accountability Partner – Stephanie Vozza
Three Reasons You’re Not Getting The Feedback You Need – Donald Thompson
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