Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies, April 24th 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 24th 2021 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies, April 24th, 2021
Top Overall: 22 Phone Interview Tips to Help You Nail the Call (and Move to the Next Round)– Alyse Kalish
Networking
Top: Your Guide to Virtual Career Fairs—So You Can Impress From Afar– Kaila Kea-Lewis
Help, I’m About To Lose My Job —Five Steps To Jumpstart Your Job Search– Ellevate Forbes Women Editorial Staff
Your next job might come from an unknown source – Kim Thompson
Three winning job search strategies – Nancy Collamer
Cvs/Resumes
The Most Important Parts of a Resume—Explained– Regina Borsellino
4 undeniable ways to get the recruiter’s notice in 2021– Samantha Hawrylack
Avoid these 7 résumé mistakes if you want a job interview – Judith Humphrey
Interviews
Top: 22 Phone Interview Tips to Help You Nail the Call (and Move to the Next Round)– Alyse Kalish
The 8 absolute worst things you can do in an interview – Michael Dinich
5 Easy Ways to Overcome Job Interview Jitters – Biospace Editorial Staff
Here’s How You Should Follow Up After A Job Interview–Stephen Gossett
Transferable Skills
Top: Why Having Adaptive Leadership Skills Is a Perk for Your Life Sciences Career– Kymberlie Krieger
The Top 13 Jobs Skills Employers Want in 2021 – Tyler Omoth
The skills gap is shifting: Prepare to upskill– Katie Malone
Why Organizations are Hiring for Skills Over Experience – Hunt Scanlon Media Staff
Academic Blues
Top: Since colleges are failing to prepare students for tech jobs, it’s time to bring back apprenticeships– Sophie Ruddock, Ryan Craig
Cuts to Oregon’s oldest public university pit financial problems vs. institution’s ‘soul’– Meerah Powell
Ongoing job cuts at Australian universities as restructuring deepens– Mike Head
Unwanted Changes, Uncertain Futures– Greta Anderson
Industry Positions
Top: Everything you need to know about becoming a copywriter– Meredith Schneider
How to Negotiate Parental Leave Before You Accept a Job Offer (Even If You’re Not Expecting!)– Allison Kade of Fabric
Three Elements to Consider When Looking for Your Dream Job – Porschia Parker
Top 10 Life Sciences Jobs Most in Demand over the Next Decade– Alex Philippidis
Business Acumen
Top: Ten Things You Can’t Learn In Business School– Vahe Tirakyan
Danaher Corp (DHR) Q1 2021 Earnings Call Transcript – MF Transcribers Staff
Hot Penny Stocks To Watch In April 2021 If Biotech Is A Focus– J. Samuel
BioSpace Movers & Shakers, April 23– Alex Keown
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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 two bestselling books with Wiley and 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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