Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (January 8th, 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
*Forget Networking: Become A Connector* – Nili Zaharony
Networking
TOP Forget Networking: Become A Connector – Nili Zaharony
LinkedIn Etiquette Mistakes: 5 Blunders You Should Never Make – Russell Ward
Guilt-Free Networking: Is It Possible? –Allison Cho
DIY Career Networking For University Students – Dave G. Mumby
CVs/Resumes
TOP Making A Resume ATS Friendly – Marcy Travis
What Are You Doing To Ensure Your Resume Delivers The Most Impact? – Audrey McSherry
Top 5 Resume Trends In 2017 – Jessica Holbrook Hernandez
How To Create A Kick-Ass Resume That You Can Send To Anyone Who Asks For It – Sara McCord
Interviews
TOP To Get Hired Avoid Asking These Painfully Awkward Questions In The Interview – John White
10 Body Language Mistakes To Avoid In A Job Interview – Megan Elliott
No Interviews? Stop Applying For Jobs And Speak To The Hiring Manager – Natalie Severt
Six Tricks To Use In Your Next Job Interview – Roxy de Villiers
Transferable Skills
TOP Think Strategically About Your Career Development – Dorie Clark
Strategic Portrayal Of Transferable Job Skills Is A Vital Job-Search Technique – Katharine Hansen Ph.D.
What’s Your Superpower? – Thomas Koulopoulos
The Best Writing Advice Of 2016 – Joe Fassler
Academic Blues
TOP Former PhD Students Reflect On Why They Jumped Ship – Sydni Dunn
Back To Basics: Cracking An Academic Interview – Mit Bhavsar
Leaping Over The Hurdles Of Procrastination – Amanda Shaver
How To Build Self-Confidence After A Bad Month: 8 Helpful Tips – Amanda Zantal-Wiener
Industry Positions
TOP Transitioning Out Of The Lab: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do – Kristen Haberthur
How To Transition To A Biotech Startup After Your PhD – Caitlin Grzeskowiak
From Microbiology To Childrenswear – Helen Yard
Job Search Success: Pay More Attention To Good Cultural Fit – Hannah Morgan
Business Acumen
TOP 5 Major Trends That Shaped Biopharma’s 2016 – Sy Mukherjee
Five ‘Big Idea’ Biotech Trends To Watch In 2017 – Luke Timmerman
7 Effective Ways To Establish Transparency In Your Business And Why It’s Important – Rhett Power
What We Learned About Management In 2016, In 19 Charts – Gretchen Gavett
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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.
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