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
*The Five P’s For An Interview: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance!*– Katie Roth
Networking
TOP How To Diversify Your Professional Network – Amy Nauiokas
The New Networking: 8 Strategies For Building Real Relationships – Sameer Somal
Networking Success: A Rose By Any Other Name… – Hannah Morgan
4 Polite Ways To Tell Someone You’ve Actually Met Before – Kat Boogaard
CVs/Resumes
TOP How To Create A Professional Resume – Alison Doyle
7 Expert Tips On How To Write A Killer Resume – Preety Suman
Everyone Has A “Proven Track Record” – How To Make Yours Stand Out – Nii Ato
5 Things To Keep In Mind When Working On Your Linkedin Profile – Erin Kennedy
Interviews
TOP The Five P’s For An Interview: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance! – Katie Roth
Must-Know Job Interview Tips For 2018 And Beyond – Hayden Field
10 Things You Should Know Before You Leave A Job Interview – K. H. Queen
10 Common Interview Mistakes And How To Overcome Them – Andrea Moran
Transferable Skills
TOP The Number One Skill You Need – Patrick ‘Mad’ Mork
5 Soft Skills You Need To Stand Out As A Medical Writer – Corinne Swainger
Four Ways The Soft Skills Gap Is Affecting Your Business – Thomas Buus Madsen
Conflict & Organisational Agility – Nick Jankel
Academic Blues
TOP Three Reminders To Help You Thrive—Not Merely Survive—In Grad School – Neil A. Lewis, Jr.
Research Is Set Up For Bullies To Thrive – Sherry Moss
Those Who Can Do, Can’t Teach – Adam Grant
The Invisible Injuries Of Faculty Mental Health – Anonymous
Industry Positions
TOP How To Become A Medical Science Liaison – Andrea Clement Santiago
Top Biotech Analysts Find Themselves A Hot Commodity – Mark Terry
Help To Shape Policy With Your Science – Julia Rosen
How Agtech Has Quietly Transformed Agriculture During The Downturn – Barclay Rogers
Business Acumen
TOP Design Your Workplace Culture (And Gain A Competitive Advantage) – Linda Naiman
Examples Of Corporate Business Strategies – Kimberlee Leonard
Should You Work At A Startup Or An Established Company? Ask These 3 Questions To Decide – Joe Hyrkin
How Do Companies Balance Labor Supply And Demand In Human Resources Planning? – Sean Ross
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Isaiah Hankel Ph.D.
Isaiah believes that if you feel stuck somewhere in your life right now, you should make a change. Don’t sit still and wait for the world to tell you what to do. Start a new project. Build your own business. Take action. Experimentation is the best teacher.