Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies, May 8th 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 May 8th 2021 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies, May 8th, 2021
Top Overall: 8 pandemic-related interview questions you should be ready to answer– Stephanie Vozza
Networking
Top: A job-search game plan for the class of 2021– Gwen Moran
Skills Are Great — But It’s Who You Know That Lands You a Job– Julia Freeland Fisher and Mahnaz Charania
Professional Networking: How To Build And Use A Network–Lisa Bertagnoli
How To Network For Your Job Search —And Not Appear Needy Or Greedy–Anouare Abdou
Cvs/Resumes
Top: Beat the Robots: How to Get Your Resume Past the System and Into Human Hands– Regina Borsellino
Building Your Resume During the Pandemic– Brandi Marcene
How To Take Your Resume To The Next Level – Robin Ryan
Top 10 mistakes made on résumés– Kim Thompson
Interviews
Top: 8 pandemic-related interview questions you should be ready to answer– Stephanie Vozza
Leveraging the First Few Interview Minutes to Make an Unforgettable Impression– Kathrine Hansen
This lost art could get you that second interview–Sara London
The Best Way To Answer ‘where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years?’– Hal Koss
Transferable Skills
Top: How Active Listening Can Boost Your Career (and How to Do It Right)– Leah Campbell
Developing these skills is the secret to looking impressive in meetings– Laura Berlinsky-Schine
How Interpersonal Skills Help You Be A Stronger Tech Player– Sunny Betz
The Strength And Curse Of Being A Problem-Solving Genius– Christie Garcia
Academic Blues
Top: Students Are on the Move. Their Financial Aid Is Not– Juana Sánchez and Lara Couturier
Higher education budget cuts heat to Senate– Sierra Pesnell
University income from foreign student fees collapses–Geoff Maslen
Student Debt Is Devastating American Families—Here’s How– Cody Haunanian & Whitney Barkley-Denney
Industry Positions
Top: 15 High-Paying Jobs That Are in Demand for the Future– Deanna deBara
Post-pandemic offices will mimic neighborhoods– Steve Adcock
4 Ways to Address a Career Change– Porschia Parker-Griffin
How To Break Into Tech Sales (and Stand Out From Other Applicants)– Brian Nordli
Business Acumen
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI) CEO Alan Auerbach on Q1 2021 Results – Earnings Call Transcript– Seeking Alpha Editorial Staff
Writing As Thinking: Why Writing Is Still A Critical Skill In Business– Gregory Crawford
BioSpace Movers & Shakers, May 7– 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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