Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (May 22nd, 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
*Science Careers In Industry: Top Ten Myths* – Brad Fackler
Networking
TOP Skills For Your Next Networking Adventure – Andy Tay
3 Thank You Note Templates You’ll Have To Use Throughout You Career – Sara McCord
Learn To Love Networking – Tiziana Casciaro, Francesca Gino and Maryam Kouchaki
‘Connection Request’ Mistake Some People Make – J. T. O’Donnell
A Networking Playbook, Part 2 – David G. Jensen
CVs/Resumes
TOP How Recent Grads Can Quantify Their Accomplishments – Margaret Buj
10 Sins Of Your Resume’s Summary – Vladimir Popovic
How To List Online Courses On Your Resume The Right Way (Because Yes, There Is A Wrong Way) – Laurie Pickard
4 Resume Tips For Career Changers – Chrissy Scivicque
Interviews
TOP The Interview Question Job-Seekers Hate Most – Liz Ryan
How To Do Pre-Interview Research – Pete Radloff
Some Advice To Job Seekers From The Person Considering Hiring You – Holly Souter
Job Interview Via Skype? Here’s How To Nail It, Not Fail It – Alison Steed
Transferable Skills
TOP Mind Your Technical Language And Write More Clearly – Michelle Reeve
23 Tips To Achieve Faster Career Progression – Christopher Herd
Master The Art Of Relationships Because Business Is Not A Solo Sport – Gene Hammett
4 Expert Tips For Getting Over Your Fear Of Public Speaking – Kira Brekke
Academic Blues
TOP How Long Does It Take To Do A PhD? – James Patterson
How To Get Tenure (If You’re A Woman) – Erica Chenoweth, Page Fortna, Sara Mitchell, Burcu Savun, Jessica Weeks, Kathleen Cunningham
Rejecting Academia’s Gilded Mirror – Debaleena Basu
The Competitive Streak In Academia – Athene Donald
Industry Positions
TOP Science Careers In Industry: Top Ten Myths – Brad Fackler
Ways To Make Your Own Job-Search Karma – Arnie Fertig
9 Things You Absolutely Need To Know Before You Job Search – Hannah Morgan
My Seismic Career Shift – Julia MacDougall
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ABOUT ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD
CEO, CHEEKY SCIENTIST & SUCCESS MENTOR TO PHDS
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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