Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies, August 14th 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 August 14th 2021 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies, August 14th, 2021
For Saturday, August 14th, 2021
Top Overall: How To Land A Job Through Networking–Forbes Wasim Hajjiri
Networking
Top: How To Land A Job Through Networking–Forbes Wasim Hajjiri
Informational Interviews: The Hidden Gem of Career Exploration – Hannah Harshman
This one thing can help you find a job after long-term unemployment– Muhammad Younas
Networking remotely– Marc Cenedella
Cvs/Resumes
Top:4 Things You Might Overlook When Applying for Jobs– Laura Brothers
99% of large companies use resume-scanning software — how to make sure yours beats the bots– Morgan Smith
5 Keys To Transforming Your Resume–Ashley Stahl
5 Benefits of Including a Good Cover Letter With Your Resume– Lindsey Benson
Interviews
Top: Never ask these 5 questions during job interviews — ask these 4 alternatives instead– Deborah Sweeney
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Any Interview–Laura Brothers
5 obvious things ‘too many people’ forget to do before job interviews, according to CEO of 10 years –Gary Burnison
Harvard Career Advisor Offers A Template For Answering The Most Common Job Interview Question– Carmine Gallo
Transferable Skills
Top: What Skills Can Help You Make A Career Transition?– Pavel Krapivin
5 Tips for Handling Conflict at Work – Porschia Parker-Griffin
How I tackled post-PhD imposter syndrome– Kelsey Inouye
Using these 6 power words in a follow-up email improves your chances of getting an offer – Steve Adcock
Academic Blues
Top: UK academics seethe over universities’ cost-cutting moves–Nature Natasha Gilbert
From Sacred Cow to Sacrificial Lamb– Scott Latham & Michael Braun
Vista College suspends in-person enrollment, furloughs employees across Texas–Kendall Hogan
Funding cuts to go ahead for university arts courses in England despite opposition – Sally Weale
Industry Positions
Top: Recruiting And Negotiating Tips From An Ex-Google Recruiter – Forbes EQ Editorial Staff
This one skill can boost your hireability in any industry– Eli Schwartz
7 career change obstacles and how to overcome them– Jessica Howington
Should You Quit Your Job During the “Great Resignation”? Ask Yourself These 10 Questions – Nell Wulfhart
Business Acumen
Top: 13 Strategies New Entrepreneurs Can Use To Build Reliable Sources Of Recurring Revenue – Forbes Coaches Council
These 2 Soaring Biotech Stocks Are Making the Nasdaq Stronger– Dan Caplinger
AbCellera Biologics Inc. (ABCL) Q2 2021 Earnings Call Transcript – Motley Fool Transcribing
BioSpace Movers & Shakers, Aug. 13– Alex Keown
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