Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (July 29th, 2018)
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, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen.
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
*Getting Your Foot In The Door – Paving The Path Towards Medical Writing* – Clare (Chi-Chih) Chang
Networking
TOP Types Of Networking Events And Their Benefits – Claire Motz
How I Got 7 Job Offers In 8 Weeks (Part 1: Please Interview Me?) – Moriah Rahamim
9 Ways How Solopreneurs Can Do Better At Networking Events – Piyuesh Modi
How To: 4 Ways To Update Your LinkedIn Status – Hannah Morgan
CVs/Resumes
TOP Tips On Resume Writing, Job Search, Personal Branding And Career Success By HR-Recruitment Professional – Tanmoy Ray
5 Steps To Crafting A Resume When Changing Careers – Carrie Maldonado
Make Your LinkedIn Profile Media Rich – Hannah Morgan
6 Phrases (And 6 Words) You Should Never Include In A Cover Letter – Jennifer Parris
Interviews
TOP How Asking Follow Up Questions Can Make You A Better Prospect For That Job – Vasundhara Sawhney
3 Tips For Answering Behavioral Interview Questions – Jane Burnett
How Do I Answer Interview Questions About My Previous Job? – Amanda Augustine
3 Things You Should Never Do After A Job Interview – Sammi Caramela
Transferable Skills
TOP When Solving Problems, Think About What You Could Do, Not What You Should Do – Francesca Gino
Writing As A Scientist: A Skill For Life – Gaia Cantelli
5 Simple Strategies That Will Help You Be A Better Leader Today – John Eades
Why Organizing A Scientific Conference Can Produce Huge Benefits – Francesco Sciortino
Academic Blues
TOP New Analysis Of Funding Trends Offers Encouraging News For Female Investigators‒With Caveats – Michael Price
Taking Criticism While Privileged – Pamela Oliver
What’s The Way Forward To Reform Graduate Training? – Beryl Lieff Benderly
Why Scientists Should Communicate Hope Whilst Avoiding Hype – Eileen Parkes
Industry Positions
TOP Getting Your Foot In The Door – Paving The Path Towards Medical Writing – Clare (Chi-Chih) Chang
What It’s Like To Search For Jobs Outside Academe – Erin Bartram
The Complete Guide To Getting A Job In A New Industry – Alex Shteingardt
3 Things Every PhD Needs To Know About Getting A Job Outside Academia – Kristine Lodge
Business Acumen
TOP A Guide To Venture Capital Financings For Startups – Mike Sullivan and Richard D. Harroch
The Anatomy Of Effective KPIs – Michael Schrage
How To Calculate Net Present Value (NPV) In Excel – Prince-Yildar Agbo
Task Shifting Could Help Lower Costs In U.S. Health Care – Vijay Govindarajan and Ravi Ramamurti
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