Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (May 27th, 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
*Why Introverts Might Actually Be Better Networkers* – David Burkus
Networking
TOP Why Introverts Might Actually Be Better Networkers – David Burkus
Twitter For Academics 101 – Caitlin Vander Weele
5 Habits Of Highly Successful Networkers – Falon Fatemi
How The Superconnector Class Uses Social Media And Technology Differently – Scott Gerber
CVs/Resumes
TOP 4 Resume Tips You’ve Probably Never Heard Before – Shelcy V. Joseph
6 Ways To Make Sure Your Resume Gets Read – Dan Scalco
The Best Skills To Include On A Resume – Alison Doyle
7 Tips For Writing A Winning Cover Letter – Robert Half
Interviews
TOP An Outer View Of The Interview – Adam Ruben
This Is The Smartest Thing I’ve Ever Done In An Interview – McKayla Kennedy
Job Interview Question: What Are Your Hobbies? – Alison Doyle
What To Wear To An Interview – Whether It’s Business Casual, Creative Or Informal – Paige Breaux
Transferable Skills
TOP Soft Skills – Hiring Managers Say Are Key Differentiator: Are You Prepared? – Chrissy Scivicque
Harnessing The Power Of Soft Skills – Seldean Smith
How Can You Be Sure Someone Has True Leadership Skills? Look For These 2 Rare Signs – Marcel Schwantes
Top 7 Non-Financial Skills Required In Finance – Amy Fontinelle
Academic Blues
TOP NextGen Postdocs – Tracy J. Costello
Overcoming The PhD Stereotype – David Giltner
There’s No Shame In Leaving Academia – Barbara A. Wanchisen
Some Hard Numbers On Science’s Leadership Problems – Richard Van Noorden
Industry Positions
TOP Non-Academic Research Careers: A PhD’s Guide To Standing Out From The Crowd – Seema Sharma
Investment Analyst: Career Path And Qualifications – J. William Carpenter
Science Careers Are Careers That Involve Science – Dana Berry
Stuck In A Work-Rut? 5 Tips For Life Science Professionals – Paul Strouts
Business Acumen
TOP Finance Vs. Accounting ‒ Which Is Better? (Top Differences) – Dheeraj Vaidya
Organizing For A Digital World – Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Laurent-Pierre Baculard, Greg Caimi and Oliver Straehle
Will Artificial Intelligence Make You A Better Leader? – Sam Bourton, Johanne Lavoie, and Tiffany Vogel
A 40-Year Debate Over Corporate Strategy Gets Revived By Elon Musk And Warren Buffett – Walter Frick
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