Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies, April 10th 2021
Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry.
Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen.
Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.
So without further delay, here are Best of Transition: PhD Job Search articles for the week of April 10th 2021 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies, April 10th, 2021
Top Overall: A Five-Week Guide to Getting a Job– Isaiah Hankel
Networking
Top: 6 Tips for Successful Virtual Networking, Even During the Pandemic– Mary Kearl
The 11 most powerful non-verbal communication cues you should know – Ryan Luke
Avoid burnout without breaking your job search habit– Teri Saylor
Networking the job, hustling the gig, and handshaking the opportunity – Minal Jagtiani
Cvs/Resumes
Top: These 30 overused words will get your resume thrown in the trash– Kyle Schnitzer
43 Resume Tips That Will Help You Get Hired– Erin Greenawald
5 Ways To Handle An Employment Gap On Your Resume– Caroline Castrillion
Employment Expertise: How to make your cover letter stand out – Biospace Editorial Staff
Interviews
Top: The 5 Crucial Interview Questions Of 2021 (And How To Answer Them) – Ashley Stahl
Always end a phone interview with these 5 closing phrases – Samantha Hawrylack
Here’s How to Nail a Remote Interview, From Someone Who Landed Their Dream Job – The Muse Editor
5 Tips for Choosing What to Wear to an Interview–M.A. Smith
Transferable Skills
Top: A Five-Week Guide to Getting a Job– Isaiah Hankel
How To ‘Be More Strategic’—Questions To Ask From The Balcony – Hanna Hart
Why Empathetic Listening Is Crucial for Your Career—and How to Do It Well– Ximena Vengoechea
Healthy Ways to Resolve Workplace Conflict and Preserve Your Business Relationships– Biospace Editorial Staff
Academic Blues
Top: Pandemic scientists fight burnout– Meredith Wadman
Tenure numbers drop across Iowa public universities, even as bills to kill it die– Vanessa Miller
UK scientists warn of ‘catastrophic’ impact of funding cuts– Ian Sample
House sinks higher education budget, renewing ‘social justice’ debate– Blake Jones
Industry Positions
Top: 10 Great Jobs for People With Biology Degrees—Because You Don’t Have to Be a Biologist– Regina Borsellino
Top 12 Biotech Companies Hiring Now– Biospace Editorial Staff
10 questions to ask in a job interview that will really expose a company’s culture – Karen Eber
A guide to Medical Affairs – junior to mid-level positions – Julia Day
Business Acumen
Top: Sterling Pharma Solutions Confirms ADC Bio Acquisition– BioPharm International Editors
Biotech Stocks Hit A Snag — Why Experts Say The Heyday Isn’t Over – Allison Gatlin
A 6-Pack of Tips for Women Entrepreneurs Starting a Business– Beryl Stafford
BioSpace Movers & Shakers, April 9– Alex Keown
If you’re ready to start your transition into industry, you can apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Specialists. Apply to book a Transition Call here.
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ABOUT ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD
CEO, CHEEKY SCIENTIST & SUCCESS MENTOR TO PHDS
Dr. Isaiah Hankel is the Founder and CEO of Cheeky Scientist. His articles, podcasts and trainings are consumed annually by 3 million PhDs in 152 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.
Dr. Hankel has published three bestselling books and his latest book, The Power of a PhD, debuted on the Barnes & Noble bestseller list. His methods for getting PhDs hired have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Nature, Forbes, The Guardian, Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine and Success Magazine.
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