Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies, April 3rd 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 3rd 2021 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies, April 3rd, 2021
Top Overall: The Best Ways To Get A Job In 2021– Forbes Next Avenue
Networking
Top: Major Changes To Your LinkedIn Profile You Need To Know About – William Arruda
9 Tips to Turn Networking Contacts Into Meaningful Relationships, From a Serial Connector– Susan McPherson
3 ways to make the most of your virtual network while in-person events are still on hold – Jennifer Liu
Network Like a Boss and Land a Job in 7 Steps – Joel Schwartzberg
Cvs/Resumes
Top: Spring clean your resume: 11 outdated cliches to remove immediately– Kaitlyn McInnis
What Actually Is a Letter of Intent (and How Is it Different From a Cover Letter)? – Alyse Kalish
How to Overcome Red Flags on Your Resume– Patricia Carll
7 Ways to Land on Your Feet After Being Fired– Biospace Editorial Staff
Interviews
Top: What to do if you keep getting 2nd place in job interviews – Steve Adcock
Why You Don’t Need to Be Perfect in an Interview – Laura Brothers
8 mistakes that can ruin your video job interview – Gwen Moran
13 Ridiculous Interview Questions That Awesome Companies Will Actually Ask You– Alyse Kalish
Transferable Skills
Top: The Best Ways To Get A Job In 2021– Forbes Next Avenue
15 Ways to Improve Your Analytical Thinking Skills– Joanna Zambas
How to take the lead in your career– Chris Woolston
Looking For A Senior Role? 3 Traits To Highlight On Your Resume– Caroline Ceniza-Levine
Academic Blues
Top: Row erupts over university’s use of research metrics in job-cut decisions– Virginia Gewin
Academia is often a family business. That’s a barrier for increasing diversity– Cathleen O’Grady
Students at state colleges, universities seeing less summer classes due to budget cuts– Mike Savino
Academic Burnout Needs More Recognition!– Molly Lamendola
Industry Positions
Top: Biotech In-Demand Jobs: Technical Writer– Kymberlie Krieger
Here’s What You Need to Know (and Ask) if Your Company’s Considering a Hybrid Work Setup – Regina Borsellino
How to write a 2 weeks notice letter that doesn’t ruin relationships – Laura Berlinsky-Schine
Looking for Your Next Dream Job? These 28 Companies Are Hiring Now – Rebeca Piccardo
Business Acumen
Top: AI Leadership Brain Trust : Why Statistical Literacy Is Key To Advancing AI Skills to Modernize Business?– Cindy Gordon
Top Penny Stocks To Watch This Week If You Like Biotech Stocks – D. Marie
5 hot careers in cryptocurrency– Steve Adcock
BioSpace Movers & Shakers: Precigen, Amylyx, BeiGene and More– Alex Keown
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