Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (July 31st, 2016)
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
*So Many Research Scientists, So Few Openings As Professors* – Gina Kolata
Networking
TOP 8 Tips On Selling Yourself To Influential People – Christina Desmarais
These Are The Most Important People In Your Network At Each Stage Of Your Career – Rich Bellis
3 Job Search ‘Shortcuts’ That’ll Only Make The Process Take Longer – Jenni Maier
How To Get A Job Using LinkedIn – Sean Mac Fhearraigh
CVs/Resumes
Tips For Writing A Great Professional Bio – Patrick Sitkins
Want A Job? Here’s Some Conflicting Advice! – Adam Ruben
Interviews
TOP A Common Interview Question About Money Is A Trap – Richard Feloni
How To Answer 5 Tricky Job Interview Questions – Peggy McKee
Career Lingo: ‘You Did Great!’ – David D. Perlmutter
Transferable Skills
TOP Here’s Why Every Job Seeker Needs A Personal Website — And What It Should Include – Jacquelyn Smith
Personality Traits Of A Successful Scientist – Holly Soutter
5 Ways To Experience Flow And Get Crazy Productive – Travis Bradberry
Volunteer Experience: Impressing Employers With New Skills – James Hu
Academic Blues
TOP So Many Research Scientists, So Few Openings As Professors – Gina Kolata
Why Don’t Young Scientists Get More Grants? Often They Don’t Apply – Paul Basken
What’s In A Name? Introducing Yourself In Academia – Marta Natalia Wroblewska
How To Survive A Job You Hate (But Can’t Leave – Yet) – Natasha Stanley
Industry Positions
TOP The Role Of A Scientist In Biotech Evolves With The Sector – Bernadette Gallagher
How To Become A Successful Freelancer – Amy Gallo
Your Dream Job Will Become Real When You Stand Up And Get Noticed – Chelsea Berler
3 Reasons You Didn’t Get the Job – Arnie Fertig
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