Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (September 16th, 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
*How To Optimize Your Linkedin Profile For Business Networking* – Kailynn Bowling
Networking
TOP How To Optimize Your Linkedin Profile For Business Networking – Kailynn Bowling
Body Language When Networking – Ivan Misner, Ph.D
3 Phrases You Should Use To Follow Up Instead Of “Not Sure If You Saw My Last Email…” – By Alyse Kalish
You Can Improve Your Email Etiquette By Following These Steps – Eva Short
CVs/Resumes
TOP The Ultimate Guide To Writing A Cover Letter – Jami Oetting
Getting Your Resume Right Is An Art. #5 Must Dos For Every Job Aspirant – Aastha Singal
13 Must-have Words To Include In Your Resume – Amy Elisa Jackson
39 Resume Accomplishments Examples To Demonstrate Your Value – Paige Doepke
Interviews
TOP 10 Things You Should Know Before You Leave A Job Interview – K. H. Queen
Job Interview Thank You Letter Template – Alison Doyle
Interview Q&A: What Did You Enjoy Most About Your Last Job? – Susan P. Joyce
3 Interview Mistakes That Cost You Job Offers – Biron Clark
Transferable Skills
TOP Exactly How To Sharpen Essential Job Skills During Your Next Presentation – Darren Menabney
Soft Skills Are Underrated – Jim L. Smith
Develop These 5 Communication Skills To Succeed At Business – Joe Rutland
What Are Transferable Skills? – Dawn Rosenberg Mckay
Academic Blues
TOP These Studies Offer A Realistic View Of Postdoc Life—And Guidance For Making Career Decisions That Work For You – Beryl Lieff Benderly
To Fail Is To Learn – Frank Norman
A Phd… Plus Four Kids?! – Sarah Stanford
Depression Tracker – Virginia Gewin
Industry Positions
TOP What Qualifications Do You Need To Be A UX Designer? – Caroline White
8 Real Challenges Data Scientists Face – Laurence Bradford
Project Management 101: How To Create An Effective Plan – Alexandra Cote
7 Freelance Tips — Do What I Say, Not What I Do Edition – Neil McBean
Business Acumen
TOP Organizational Grit – Thomas H. Lee and Angela L. Duckworth
Why Data Culture Matters – Alejandro Díaz, Kayvaun Rowshankish, And Tamim Saleh
The Lesson About Mergers And Acquisitions That CEOs Forget At Their Peril – Chris Hughes
How The Platform Economy Is Reshaping Global Trade – Sangeet Paul Choudary
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