Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (June 25th, 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
*What Is The Point Of A Postdoc?* – Ellen Elliott, Ph.D.
Networking
TOP How To Turn Business Networking Into Authentic Connections – Kristin Hoppe
Referral Coincidence? – Ivan Misner
5 Strategies For Effective Business Networking For Young Professionals – Jill Johnson
7 Comfortable And Easy Networking Tips For Introverts – Lori Bumgarner, M.Ed.
CVs/Resumes
TOP The Psychology Behind Why Your Résumé Hardly Stands A Chance To Make It Past The Rejection Pile – Áine Cain
11 Things To Avoid When Writing A Resume – Lisa Rangel
Exactly What Recruiters Are Thinking While Reading Your Resume – Art Markman
How Far Back Should Your Resume Go? – Isabel Thottam
Interviews
TOP Don’t Be A ‘Forgettable’ Job Applicant — Here’s How To Stand Out – Liz Ryan
Job Interview Tips: 5 Things Most Job Seekers Don’t Know – Sam Becker
13 Job Interview Tricks That Are Hard To Master, But Will Pay Off Forever – Áine Cain
10 Body Language Mistakes To Avoid In A Job Interview – Megan Elliott
Transferable Skills
TOP Ways To Improve Oral Communication – Ashley Miller
How To Craft An Irresistible Elevator Pitch (& Deliver It Like A Pro) – Caroline Gray
5 Proven Ways To Be More Focused – Kevin Daum
The Importance Of Extra-Curricular Activities – Dan Mason
Academic Blues
TOP What Is The Point Of A Postdoc? – Ellen Elliott, Ph.D.
Iterativity In Postgraduate Writing: Making Peace With The Mess – Sherran Clarence
The Most Common Career Advice That Graduates Should Ignore (And What To Do Instead) – Anisa Purbasari Horton
From Visual Arts To Visualizing Biology – Milka Kostic
Industry Positions
TOP Product Managers For The Digital World – Chandra Gnanasambandam, Martin Harrysson, Shivam Srivastava, and Yun Wu
The Road Ahead For Life Science PhDs ‒ The Industry Options – Debojyoti Dhar
Why It’s Not Always Best To Be Aggressive When Negotiating Your Salary – Nina Stoller-Lindsey
When Developing A Personal Brand, Sometimes Your Dreams Follow You – Mark Schaefer
Business Acumen
TOP Acquisitions Can Help You Scale, But Come With Risks – Doug and Polly White
How To Communicate Clearly During Organizational Change – Elsbeth Johnson
How To Integrate And Maintain Company Culture After A Merger – Tarun Mittal
3 Things I’ve Learned While Working In A Startup – Pavel Malos
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