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
*How To Succeed In Your Phone Interviews (A.K.A. Phone Screens)* – Laura Decarlo
Networking
TOP How To Get Better At Small Talk So You Can Survive Networking – Eva Short
The Ultimate Networking Guide: Effective Learning Tips For Social Media Marketing World And More – Hila Shitrit
5 Expert Networking Tips That Really Work – Paul Grossinger
9 Networking Tips To Communicate With Confidence – Diane Gottsman
CVs/Resumes
TOP 9 Mistakes You’re Making On LinkedIn That Could Sabotage Your Job Hunt — And How To Fix Them – Shana Lebowitz
Experts Debate LinkedIn Vs. The Executive Resume – Meg Guiseppi
How To Write A Cv According To Recruiters: Build The Best Template And Land Your Dream Job In 5 Easy Steps – Tom Herbert
7 Creative Ways To Greatly Improve Your Resume – Tayyab Babar
Interviews
TOP How To Succeed In Your Phone Interviews (A.K.A. Phone Screens) – Laura Decarlo
Here’s What To Bring To Your Next Job Interview (Aside From Your A-game) – Jenny Foss
How To Nail An Interview (Both For A Job And A Date) According To Psychologists – Cw Headley
How To Interview Your Interviewers When You’re Looking For A Job – Amber Wilkie
Transferable Skills
TOP In Absence Of A Perfect Candidate, 75% Of Americans Would Most Likely Choose Soft Skills Over Experience And Qualifications When Making A Hire, Yoh Survey Reveals – Kevin Yurick
How To Show Employers You Have Transferable Skills To Successfully Change Careers – Caroline Ceniza-levine
Most Americans Believe Soft Skills Can Stand In For Other Qualifications, Survey Says – Valerie Bolden-Barrett
9 Skills Every Successful Web Designer Needs—And How To Learn Them – Kelli Smith
Academic Blues
TOP Four Steps For A Successful Career Change – Dris Mhammedi
The Professional Advisers Who Can Help You To Move From Academia To Industry – David Payne
Sometimes It’s Good To Get Away – Victoria Mcgovern
How To Find Your Ideal Career Path Without Wasting Time On Jobs Not Suitable For You – Jenny Marchal
Industry Positions
TOP From Chemistry PhD To Investment Management – Wolfgang Bauer
Why Data Science Teams Need Generalists, Not Specialists – Eric Colson
Should You Take A Job If You Don’t Like The Manager? – Madeleine Burry
Leadership Tips For Engineering Professionals – Adecco Canada
Business Acumen
TOP To Seem More Competent, Be More Confident – Jack Nasher
The Mba Myth And The Cult Of The CEO – Dan Rasmussen & Haonan Li
Asking These 5 Questions Will Instantly Reveal What Employees Think Of Their Manager – Marcel Schwantes
The Importance Of Good Communication– Michael Page
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Isaiah Hankel Ph.D.
Isaiah believes that if you feel stuck somewhere in your life right now, you should make a change. Don’t sit still and wait for the world to tell you what to do. Start a new project. Build your own business. Take action. Experimentation is the best teacher.
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