Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies, August 28 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 21st 2021 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies, August 28th, 2021
For Saturday, August 28th, 2021
Top Overall: 20 inspirational words from famous quotes — for resumes and cover letters– Ryan Luke
Networking
Top: 6 Tips to Stand Out and Land a New Job During the “Great Resignation” (Because You’re Not the Only One Looking!)–Erica Sweeney
The scripts to use when introducing yourself at a networking event, conference, and any other professional meeting– Jen Glantz
5 Things To Consider Before Launching a Second-Act Career– Andrew Lisa
This Mechanical Engineer is Proof That Building a Strong Network Can Lead to Career Success– The Muse Editor
Cvs/Resumes
Top: 20 inspirational words from famous quotes — for resumes and cover letters– Ryan Luke
The 4 essential skills to include on your resume to find remote work in 2021– Cristina Fernández Esteban and Qayyah Moynihan
Do This, Not That To Prepare for Your Career – Go Banking Rates Editorial Staff
5 Questions To Ask Yourself If Your Job Search Isn’t Working– Caroline Ceniza-Levine
Interviews
Top: 6 interview red flags that are concerning enough to reconsider an offer– Anouare Abdou
8 Body Language Tips for Your Next Job Interview (Because It’s Just as Important as What You Say)– Taneasha White
Common job interview questions for graphic designers (and how to tackle them) –Tom May
Why you should dress up for a phone interview – Michele Lando
Transferable Skills
Top: 4 Essential Skills Every Data Scientist Needs – Sara A. Metwalli
IT careers: 3 key skills for remote jobs – Sachin Gupta
How to Practice Leadership at Work – Brandi Marcene
Why professional development will future-proof your career – Amanda Woodard
Academic Blues
Top: Law School Loses Luster as Debts Mount and Salaries Stagnate– Andrea Fuller, Josh Mitchell and Sara Randazzo, The Wall Street Journal
Gender Pay Gap Greater in Academia Than Industry Among Non-Tenured Faculty–Rebecca Kelliher
UWS graduates more likely to be unemployed than before pandemic– Tommy Lumby and Peter A Walker
A Crash Course in Career Development–Melissa Dalgleish
Industry Positions
Top: Job Offer Evaluation Checklist– Katharine Hansen
5 Trending Tips And Tricks For Ui/ux Design– Anuja Lath
How to Continually Invest in Your Career – Laura Brothers
What a career in AI has to offer in the 2020s– IT Pro Editorial Staff
Business Acumen
Top: 3 Questions That Determine If You’re Ready for a CTO – Albert Santalo
Which Biotech Stock Will Shock the Market in 2022?– Taylor Carmichael
Moderna INC (MRNA) Q2 2021 Earnings Call Transcript– Motley Fool Transcribing Editorial Team
BioSpace Movers & Shakers, Aug. 27 –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 millions of PhDs and other professionals in hundreds of 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.
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