Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (October 2nd, 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
*3 Things You Should Know About The Robots Reading Your Resume, But Don’t* – James Hu
Networking
TOP How To Introduce Yourself When Networking Online – J.T. O’Donell
60 Seconds Of Networking Advice – Rosa Elizabeth Vargas
How To Talk Politics At Work Without Alienating People– David Maxfield, Joseph Grenny, Candace Bertotti and Chase McMillan
How To Make A Great First Impression – Rebecca Knight
CVs/Resumes
TOP 3 Things You Should Know About The Robots Reading Your Resume, But Don’t – James Hu
4 Things To Add To Your ‘Top 10’ Accomplishments List – Tracey Parsons
Cover Letters: 4 Tips To Help You Win The Job – Simon Perez
4 Steps To Writing A Disruptive Cover Letter – Virginia Franco
Interviews
TOP Inside the Biotech Employer’s Head: Job Interview Questions That You Should Be Ready To Answer – Mark Terry
5 Tips For Choosing What To Wear To An Interview – M.A. Smith
The Only 7 Steps You Need To Prepare For Your Next Job Interview – Dominique Rodgers
The 1 Surprising Question That Impresses A CEO The Most – Chris Matyszczyk
Transferable Skills
TOP This Is How To Be More Assertive: 3 Powerful Secrets From Research – Eric Barker
You Should Be Building Your Personal Brand – Cheyenne Bostock
Work Abroad: Visa To Visit – Barbara Rodriguez
6 Rules For Effective Feedback– Phil La Duke
Academic Blues
TOP 10 Truths A PhD Supervisor Will Never Tell You – Tara Brabazon
Alternatives To Professorship In Academia – Alaina G Levine
View From An ‘Essay Mill’: The Best Offer Legitimate Support For Struggling Students – Daniel Dennehy
Are Backup Career Plans Worth It? – Natalie Lundsteen
Industry Positions
TOP 3 Easy Ways To Get Started On A Potential Job Search – Donna Serdula
7 Reasons You Should Choose Technology Transfer As Your Next Career – Dipanjan Nag
Job Search Strategies To Get You Hired This Fall Season – James Hu
Startups Are the Best Place for Women in Business – Allison Gage
Business Acumen
TOP Here’s What It Takes For Your Company’s Culture To Survive An Acquisition – Barry S. Saltzman
The Most Meaningful Content Marketing Trends and How They Will Influence 2017: Part 1 – John Hall
Soft Skills Are Increasingly Crucial To Getting Your Dream Job – Guy Berger, Ph.D.
3 Ways To Conduct Critical Company Research –Virginia Franco
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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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