Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (July 23rd, 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
*Building Skills For Career Success While In Academia* – Lauren Celano
Networking
TOP 8 Networking Strategies You Haven’t Thought Of Yet – Anna Davies
12 New Networking Rules You’ll Need To Land That Dream Job – Rachel Sokol
Six Steps To Find A Job Through Networking For New Graduates – Ivan Misner
Email Is Great But Face-to-Face Meetings Are 34 Times More Successful – John Rampton
CVs/Resumes
TOP How Long Is Too Long For A Resume – Ariella Coombs
Ask A Resume Writer: Am I Trying Too Hard? – Anish Majumdar
This Cover Letter Checklist Can Help You Show Off Your Personality Without Overdoing It – Sara McCord
13 Things To Never Put On Your Resume – Selena Maranjian
Interviews
TOP 12 Job Interview Skills You Can’t Afford To Ignore – Áine Cain
How To Ask About Promotions In A Job Interview Without Sounding Arrogant – Sarah Greesonbach
5 Signs You’re Not Prepared For A Job Interview And How To Fix It – Jessica Holbrook Hernandez
9 Questions To Ask In A Job Interview That Make You Look Smart – Rachel Gillett and Áine Cain
Transferable Skills
TOP Building Skills For Career Success While In Academia – Lauren Celano
You Can Speak More Powerfully Without Ever Raising Your Voice – Anett Grant
4 Interpersonal Skills That Can Enhance Your Company’s Bottom Line – Patricia Thompson
Academic Blues
TOP Do I Have To Move Up The Ladder? – Tseen Khoo
A Novel Look At Graduate School – Beryl Lieff Benderly
Common Misconceptions About Submitting A Manuscript – Annemarie Tompsen
Many Postdocs Face Challenges Securing Parental Leave, New Report Highlights – Maggie Kuo
Industry Positions
TOP Decoding The Biotech Job Listing Part 1: “Good Communication”, Collaboration, And Coevolution – Sean Maden
24 Career Experts Answer The Question “How To Find The Best Career For Me?” – Noel Griffith
Job Searching? What You Need To Know About Today’s Market – Jeanna McGinnis
How To Negotiate, Accept, Or Decline A Job Offer – Alison Doyle
Business Acumen
TOP What Talent Management Can Do To Shape Next-Generation Pharma Leaders – Mary Meaney
Pharmaceutical Innovation In Europe: Unlocking The Value Of Science – Stefan Oschmann
The 10 Things NOT To Do When Pitching A Venture Capitalist – Sallie Krawcheck
How To Handle A Disagreement On Your Team – Jeanne Brett and Stephen B. Goldberg
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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.
Dr. Hankel has published two bestselling books with Wiley and his methods for getting PhDs hired have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Nature, Forbes, The Guardian, Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine and Success Magazine.
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