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
*What’s The ‘Hidden Job Market’ — And How Do I Get In?* – Ellen Elliott, Ph.D.
Networking
TOP I’m A Veteran Angel Investor, And I’m Convinced ‘Networking’ Is A Hoax – Tim Berry
Networking: What It Really Is And How To Be Good At It (Infographic) – Stu Abancio
How To Network In Today’s Digital World – Nancy Collamer
How To Follow Up After Networking, According To The Numbers – Chris Blood-Rojas
CVs/Resumes
TOP 9 Rookie Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Resume – Randle Browning
How To Make Your Resume Tell A Story (Because That’s What It’s Supposed To Do) – Lily Zhang
Ask A Recruiter: Are Chronological Resumes Still Important These Days? – Angela Mayhew
What To Include In A Resume Skills Section – Alyson Doyle
Interviews
TOP 8 Ways To Make A Great First Impression During A Job Interview – Stephanie Vozza
A Relaxed Job Interview – Marty Nemko
5 Things You Should Always Do After Every Job Interview – Sheiresa Ngo
The Secret Trick On How To Ace The Phone Interview – Joan Tabb
Transferable Skills
TOP What’s The ‘Hidden Job Market’ — And How Do I Get In? – Liz Ryan
You Can’t Always Get What You Want: The Art Of Negotiating – Phil La Duke
Teamwork: Active Listening – Terry Schmitz
Build Resilience By Asking Yourself These 2 Questions – Marla Tabaka
Academic Blues
TOP Postdocs And Parenting: A Tough Combination – Chris Woolston
How To Cope Without A Full-Time Job Offer – Raechel Tiffe
My Lessons In Mentorship – Shikha Jain Goodwin
How To Write A Good Research Funding Application – Christian Defeo
Industry Positions
TOP Six Things You Can Negotiate Other Than A Higher Salary – Gwen Moran
Amazon And Google Are Snagging Star Scientists From Top Academic Institutions – Christina Farr
Salary Negotiation: Get What You Seek – Eryn Brown
How To Stay Positive When Your Job Search Stalls – Eileen Hoenigman Meyer
Business Acumen
TOP Disadvantages Of A Business Going Public – Terry Masters
Changing Company Culture Requires A Movement, Not A Mandate – Bryan Walker and Sarah A. Soule
Bad Reputation Of Corporate VC – Let’s Give Them A Break – YC Felin
Change Management In Merger Integration – Tobias Umbeck and Adrien Bron
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Luis A. Gomez-Sarosi, Ph.D. & Patrícia Silva, M.Sc.
