Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (October 22nd, 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, 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
*To Cross The Therapeutics Finish Line, We Need To Change The Race* – Todd Golub
Networking
TOP 12 Tips For Awesome Event Networking – Marissa Kraines
A Guide To Networking At Business Events – Susan Jacobs
10 Powerful Business Networking Skills To Build Rapport Quickly – R.L. Adams
Successful Networking: Six Rules For The Road – Tim Askew
CVs/Resumes
TOP This Is How To Tailor Your Resume To Land *That* Job – Dan Purvis
How To Write A Cover Letter – Susannah Snider
How To Use Google As Your Resume – Richard N. Bolles
Changing Careers? 7 Details To Include On Your Resume – Amanda Augustine
Interviews
TOP 7 Ways To Calm Your Nerves Before A Big Job Interview – Deanna Hartley
How To Secure An Informational Interview – Jennifer Parris
10 Common Interview Questions To Prepare For In Advance – Chad Storlie
Nailing The Interview Process, Part 4: Practice Makes Perfect – Bob McIntosh
Transferable Skills
5 Ways To Improve Your Communication Skills – Zoë B
Transferable Skills Are The Key To A Successful Career Change – Kathy Card Beckles
What Career Skills Are The Most Valued By Employers? – Michael Page
Academic Blues
TOP To Cross The Therapeutics Finish Line, We Need To Change The Race – Todd Golub
Why I’m Pushing For A Postdoc Union – Brian D. Weitzner
Research Integrity: Integral To Good Science – Uma Turakhiya
Industry Positions
TOP The Practical Rigor Of Management Consulting: Methods, Frameworks, And Impact – Bart Tkaczyk
6 High-Paying Jobs That Are Great For Career Changers – Stacey Lastoe
How To Identify A Toxic Culture Before Accepting A Job Offer – Jared Lindzon
How To Get A Product Manager Job In The Life Sciences Industry – Todd Wigmore
Business Acumen
TOP What Aspects Of Company Culture Lead To Increased Employee Engagement? – Tim Ufer
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Corporate Restructuring – Luke Arthur
Google, Venture Capital, And Biopharma – Neal Ungerleider
Which Business Type Is Best For My Company? – Jean Murray
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