Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (October 23rd, 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
*6 Tips For Responding To “Do You Have Any Questions For Me?”* – Deniz Sasal
Networking
TOP Connected! 6 Quick Tips For Better Online Networking – Olivia Morrissey
Recommendations No One Sees – Chris Morton
The Wrong Way To Introduce People Over Email – David Burkus
Here’s How To Create An Engaging LinkedIn Profile – Wayne Breitbarth
CVs/Resumes
TOP How To Write A Cover Letter – James Caan
4 Resume Tips for Career Changers – Chrissy Scivicque
How To Embrace The Most Embarrassing Parts Of Your Resume – Neil Pasricha
What To Remove From Your Resume Right Now – Marcelle Yeager
Interviews
TOP 6 Tips For Responding To “Do You Have Any Questions For Me?” – Michelle Lopez
Thank-You Notes Still Matter: 3 Tips For Writing A Great One– Shannon Gausepohl
The Two Most Critical Elements Of Interview Day – David G. Jensen
How To Answer Interview Questions About How You Handle A Heavy Workload – Peggy McKee
Transferable Skills
TOP 6 Ways To Build Your Skills And Expertise Outside Of Work– Mary Sherwood Sevinsky
Follow Your Passion When Choosing A Career In Science – Aliyah Weinstein
Business Principles For Basic Researchers – Chris Tachibana
How To Thrive As An Introvert Living In An Extrovert’s World – Andrew Thomas
Academic Blues
TOP Exactly how valuable is a PhD? – Billy Bryan and Furaha Asani
5 Myths About Nice Academics – Melissa Nicolas
How Not To Respond To Reviewers: Eight Simple Steps – Sophie Lewis
Changing Fields Post-PhD: A Day In The Life Of An Immunology PostDoc – Manisha Menon
Industry Positions
TOP How To Sharpen Your Skills For The Job Hunt – Kirsty Tobin
The Best And The Worst Ways To Look For A Job– Richard N Bolles
A Day In The Life Of A Patent Examiner – Dai George
Finding Job Satisfaction At A Biomedical Device Company – Jack Leeming
Business Acumen
TOP Demystifying The 5 Phases Of Project Management – Emily Esposito
How Can You Make Money in Biotech If Only One In Ten Companies Turns A Profit? – Stewart Lyman
Hype vs. Hope In Medical Research – Eric Lander
Do You Understand What Accountability Really Means? – Jonathan Raymond
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