Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (July 8th, 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
*There Are More Job Openings Than Unemployed* – Harry Dent
Networking
TOP The 1 Networking Rule 99 Percent Of People Are Afraid To Follow, But Should – Nicolas Cole
Why Networking Is Good For The World, And How To Do It Well – Nell Derick Debevoise
Networking Fundamentals – Ivan Misner
Looking For Job Via LinkedIn? Try These 4 Tips That Will Help Your Profile Shortlist – Vanita D’souza
CVs/Resumes
TOP Resume Keywords To Use: Step-By-Step Guide [25+ Examples & Tips] – Christian Eilers
Entry-Level Management Resume Example And Writing Tips – Alison Doyle
36 Words And Phrases You Should Never Include On Your Résumé – Rachel Gillett and Rachel Premack
6 Keys To Look For When Evaluating A Job Applicant’s Resume – David Finkel
Interviews
TOP What CEOs Look For: 5 Things You Must Do To Ace The Interview – Gary Burnison
How To Interview Your Interviewer – Shea Drake
What Is A Pre-Screening Interview? – Linda Emma
15 Managers Reveal The Interview Red Flags That Keep Them From Hiring Someone – Katie Warren
Transferable Skills
TOP Are “Soft Skills” Critical To The Future Of Work? – Nicole DuPuis
Most Important Employee Skills In The Workplace – Barbara Bean-Mellinger
How To Overcome A Bad Public Speaking Experience – Gary Genard
Time Is Money! 10 Time Management Tips From Highly Successful People – Thibaut Meurisse
Academic Blues
TOP How Could Universities And Funders Improve The Situation For Postdoctoral Scientists? – David Bogle
I Just Got A Permanent Academic Job – But I’m Not Celebrating – Anonymous Academic
Why We Need To Show Respect To All Types Of Doctors – Marrisa Joseph
The Cost Of A Career: A Letter To My Younger Self – Elise A. Kikis
Industry Positions
TOP There Are More Job Openings Than Unemployed – Harry Dent
Why Data Science Matters And How It Powers Business Value? – Avantika Monnappa
From Research Scientist To Industry Shaper: How Poshmark’s Co-Founder Learned To Embrace Risk – Jenna Abdou
Data Scientists Routinely Bring In 6-Figure Salaries, Buoyed By A Competitive Market – Naomi Eide
Business Acumen
TOP Company Culture Is Critical For Powerful Employees – Robert Cordray
Describe The Three Levels Of Strategy For A Single-Business Company – Tommy Charles
If Cash Is King, Why Doesn’t It Rule? – Liz Sweigart
Does Culture Really Matter In M&A? – Mark Tibergien
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Dr. Isaiah Hankel is the Founder and CEO of Cheeky Scientist. His articles, podcasts and trainings are consumed annually by millions of PhDs and other professionals in hundreds of 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.
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