Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (March 26th, 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
*Want A Career Transition? You’ll Need More Than A Résumé And Cover Letter* – Rachel Loock
Networking
TOP No Idea How To Start Networking? These 5 Tips Will Help You Get Going – Martin Poduska
What Is Networking And How Does It Help You Find A Job? – Miriam Salpeter
How To Make A Great First Impression – Ivan Misner
5 Things To Do Today To Get Noticed On LinkedIn – Ariella Coombs
CVs/Resumes
TOP Ask A Resume Writer: How Do I Showcase Transferable Skills? – Anish Majumdar
4 Impactful Resume Updates That Won’t Take You More Than 5 Minutes – Jenny Foss
Top 10 Cover Letter Writing Tips – Alison Doyle
5 Tips For A Winning Cover Letter – Arnie Fertig
Interviews
TOP What Is And Isn’t Normal During Every Single Part Of The Job Process – Olivia Gamber
5 Quick Tips For An Impactful Interview – Skip Freeman
21 Psychological Tricks That Will Help You Ace A Job Interview – Shana Lebowitz
What To Do When The Interview Process Is Dragging On (And On And On) – Richard Moy
Transferable Skills
TOP Want A Career Transition? You’ll Need More Than A Résumé And Cover Letter – Rachel Loock
8 Transferable Skills That Will Enhance Your Competitiveness On The Job Market – Nathan L Vanderford
10 Transferable Skills All PhD Graduates Have – Leah Cannon
7 Unforgettable Leadership Lessons From The Ancient Roman Conqueror Julius Caesar – Áine Cain
Academic Blues
TOP Your Ph.D. Experience Is Great Work Experience – Briana Mohan
Can We Talk About Science And Raising Children? – Rachel Tompa
The Power Of Conferences In A Social-Media Age – Alexandra Samuel
Outside The Lab: Field Your A Team – Kendall Powell
Industry Positions
TOP 11 New Jobs In The Future Of Healthcare And Medicine – Bertalan Mesko, MD
What Is A Data Scientist, Anyway? – Deborah Gage
10 Cheap (Or Free!) Classes For New Managers Who Feel A Little Lost – Alyse Kalish
3 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Job Hunt – Ashley Stahl
Business Acumen
TOP How To Build A Data-driven Organization That Outpaces Competitors – John Weathington
Economics: The Architecture Of Inequality – Aaron Reeves
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Dr. Isaiah Hankel is the Founder and CEO of Cheeky Scientist. His articles, podcasts and trainings are consumed annually by 3 million PhDs in 152 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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