Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (January 10th, 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
*7 Things You Must Do To Maximize The Value Of Your LinkedIn Profile* – William Arruda
Networking
TOP 7 Things You Must Do To Maximize The Value Of Your LinkedIn Profile – William Arruda
Yes, There Is Such A Thing As A Stupid Question – Amy McCloskey
5 Small Things That Make Recruiters Leave Your LinkedIn Profile (And Never Come Back) – Kat Moon
Here Are The Subject Lines That’ll Get Your Networking Emails Opened-Every Time – Alyse Kalish
CVs/Resumes
TOP The Best CV Writing Tips of 2015 – Charlotte Seager
Does Your Resume Open Doors Or Close Them? – Kevin LaChapelle, EdD, MPA
Boost Your Resume With A Great Cover Letter – Peggy McKee
Highlighting Your Value On Your Resume – Heather Rothbauer-Wanish
Interviews
TOP The 10 Biggest Minutes Of Your Interview – Joe Turner
How I Flipped The Interview – Josh R. Whitney
The Most Important Interview Question – Janice Waterman
7 Questions To Ask At Your Next Job Interview – Ben Rosen
Transferable Skills
TOP 4 Ways To Become A Better Learner – Monique Valcour
How To Exceed Your Goals In 2016 – Dr. Travis Bradberry
The Power Of Constructive Impatience—A Key to Resiliency – Eileen McDargh
5 Tips For Becoming A Better Listener – Gretchen Rubin
Academic Blues
TOP9 New Year Resolutions For Grad Students and Postdocs (And Tools To Help Keep Them) – Gaia Vasiliver-Shamis, PhD
Landing An Academic Job Is Like An Albatross – Alex Bond
5 Strategies To Cut Your Thesis Writing Time In Half – Dora Farkas
How Do You Feel Now You’ve Started Your PhD? – Jillian Hart
Industry Positions
TOP How I Became A Science Diplomat – Marga Gual Soler
How To Take Charge Of Your Career In 2016 – Liz Ryan
6 Life Skills You Better Pick Up If You Want To Succeed At Work – Jim Morris
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