Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies, May 22nd 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 22nd 2021 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies, May 22nd, 2021
Top Overall: Three Ways To Nail The Networking Process Without Rushing It– Forbes Nancy Marshall
Networking
Top: Three Ways To Nail The Networking Process Without Rushing It– Forbes Nancy Marshall
How to Take a Corporate Headshot That Will Put You Miles Ahead of Your Competitors– Adam Jacobs
6 Job Search Tips for New Grads and Anyone Else Starting Their Careers During the Coronavirus Pandemic–Lisa Rabasca Roepe
Networking Makes a Comeback for the Class of 2021–Krithika Varagur
Cvs/Resumes
Top: How to Quantify Achievements on Your Resume– Laura Brothers
What Should a Sales Cover Letter Look Like? Here’s a Real-Life Example That Worked– Stav Ziv
What One Company Learned After Analyzing 125,000 Résumés– Caroline Castrillon
How to financially prepare for a job change– Francisco Rodríguez
Interviews
Top: What’s a Phone Screen? Here’s What You Need to Know Before That “Quick Chat” With the Recruiter– Regina Borsellino
How Thinking Like a Salesperson Can Help You Land Your Dream Job – Biospace Editorial Staff
7 Questions To Ask A Future Employer – Sunny Betz
Developing Your Thought Leadership for Any Career– Nana Lee
Transferable Skills
Top: 14 ‘Soft’ Skills Every Expert Communicator Needs To Hone– Forbes Communications Council
7 skills employees will need to thrive in the new workforce– Paola Peralta
The Most Important Problem-Solving Skills (with Examples)– Chris Kolmar
3 Vital Career Skills Developers Need But Often Neglect – Anupam Chugh
Academic Blues
Top: The U.S. Education System Isn’t Giving Students What Employers Need– Michael Hansen
Let’s Prepare Graduates for Jobs that Don’t Exist (Yet) – Stephen Gold
Big-spending ‘recovery budget’ leaves universities out in the cold– Frank Larkins & Ian Marshman
Higher Ed’s Uncertain Future– Steven Mintz
Industry Positions
Top: Be A More Effective Product Manager By Democratizing Feedback– Sophie Lalonde
10 Things You Should Know Before Jumping into a Freelance Career – Hannah Harshman
7 Tips for Dealing with a Toxic Work Environment– Sarah Stiefvater
5 Tips To Keep In Mind Before You Enter Into a Career In Gaming – Parth Chadha
Business Acumen
Top:6 Secrets For Top Business Leaders To Handle Change And Adapt– Ashley Stahl
Merck Kgaa (mkkgy) Q1 2021 Earnings Call Transcript – Motley Fool Transcribers
Top Biotech Penny Stocks to Watch — May 19, 2021 –Timothy Sykes
BioSpace Movers & Shakers, May 21 – 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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