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
*Your Ph.D. And Work Experience Are Great Life Experience: Part 3* – Briana Mohan
Networking
TOP 10 Important Benefits Of Networking – Mariliza Karrera
The 4 Types Of People You’ll Meet When Networking – Ivan Misner
The Fine Line Between Honest Conversation And Appearing Desperate In Your Job Search – Russ Finkelstein
A Networking Rule To Live By – Joseph Barber
CVs/Resumes
TOP There’s Now A Brilliant Way To Explain A Resume Gap For Parenting On LinkedIn – Maricar Santos
Ask A Resume Writer: Do I Need To “Game” Applicant Tracking Systems To Land Interviews? – Anish Majumdar
9 Phrases On Your Résumé That Make Hiring Managers Cringe – Arielle Berger and Rachel Gillett
Your Experience Is No Longer Enough: 5 Resume Changes Executives Need to Make – Jenny Foss
Interviews
TOP Crush These Common Job Interview Questions – Daniel Bortz
Leveraging LinkedIn To Prep For Your Interview – Julie Inouye
Three Job Interview Mistakes You Think You Avoided But Actually Didn’t – Don Raskin
How Long Should I Wait For A Feedback After An Interview? – Liz Ryan
Transferable Skills
TOP “Just Do What You Love” Is Terrible Career Advice – Brian Fetherstonhaugh
3 Ways Effective Communicators Structure Unforgettable Messages – Thai Nguyen
Five Skills You’ll Need To Lead The Company Of The Future – Jared Lindzon
Neil Gaiman Has The Perfect Anecdote For Anyone With Imposter Syndrome – Thu-Huong Ha
Academic Blues
TOP Your Ph.D. And Work Experience Are Great Life Experience: Part 3 – Briana Mohan
The Journey Of A Scientist Mother – Paula de Tezanos Pinto
If Grad Students Ran The World – Adam Ruben
Keep It Moving – Soeren-Peter Olesen
Industry Positions
TOP The 10 Biggest Challenges For CEOs In 2017 – Jennifer Post
Four Lessons In The Career Of A Scientist – Bahija Jallal
When To Turn Down A Job Offer – Ariella Coombs
How To Overcome The Fear Of “Putting Yourself Out There” – Susan Cain
Business Acumen
TOP The Six Types Of Successful Acquisitions – Marc Goedhart, Tim Koller, and David Wessels
Thinking (Truly) Outside The Box: Crowdfunding Meets A Biotech Startup – Flavia Scialpi
How To Push Your Team To Take Risks And Experiment – Sara Critchfield
Startups-3 Strategies For Talking About Your Competitors – Charlie Kannel
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Luis A. Gomez-Sarosi, Ph.D. & Patrícia Silva, M.Sc.