Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (July 12, 2015)
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
*How To Turn Failures Into Success In Graduate School And Beyond* – Dora Farkas
Networking
*TOP* 5 Networking Conversations You Should Avoid (If You Care About Your Reputation) – Jenni Maier
Step-By-Step Guide For Building Your Personal Brand – Simon Brisk
How To Make More LinkedIn Connections & Grow Your Network – Asher Elran
CVs/Resumes
*TOP* How Do I Talk About [Topic] On My Resume – Anne Krook
How Can I Get A Hiring Manager’s Attention? – Liz Ryan
5 Reasons Why LinkedIn Users Still Need A Good Resume – Gayle Laakmann McDowell
4 Secrets To Building A Portfolio That’ll Make Everyone Want To Hire You – Aja Frost
Interviews
*TOP* An Introvert’s Guide To Acing The Interview – Carrie Maldonado
7 Ways Persuasive Body Language Bolsters Business Presentations – Larry Alton
How To Overcome Your Interview Anxiety – Karen Rehn
7 Words You Should Never Use In An Interview – Rebecca Jones
Transferable Skills
*TOP* Using Research Skills Outside Of Academia – Nigel Peacock
Wanted In College Graduates: Tolerance For Ambiguity – Jeff Selingo
Why Emotionally Intelligent Are More Successful – Harvey Deutschendorf
10 Habits Of Ultra-Likeable Leaders – Dr. Travis Bradberry
Academic Blues
*TOP* How To Turn Failures Into Success In Graduate School And Beyond – Dora Farkas
Get Over The Guilt – Michael Matrone
Work/Life Balance: Take A Break – Emily Porter
Industry Positions
*TOP* The Secret Life Of A PhD Working For A Non-Profit – Maria Qadri
5 Entrepreneurial Rules To Live By – Steven Rosenbaum
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