Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies, September 4th 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 September 4th 2021 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies, September 4th, 2021
Top Overall: Top Networking Tips For Job Seekers: Essential Do’s And Don’ts–Kathy Caprino
Networking
Top: Top Networking Tips For Job Seekers: Essential Do’s And Don’ts–Kathy Caprino
13 Ways To Seek Out More Diverse Candidates For Critical Positions– Forbes Expert Panel
You Just Graduated From College—Now What? – Rich Beattie
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know– Siegrid Massie
Cvs/Resumes
Top: Your Guide to Resume Margins—No, You Shouldn’t Make Them Tiny Just to Cram Everything In– Regina Borsellino
Many unemployed parents plan to return to work. These tips can help them refresh their job skills– Lorie Konish
Why employers don’t respond to cover letters – Jessica Howington
Mind the resume gap: How to address employment breaks– VAntage Point Editorial Staff
Interviews
Top: “Walk me through your resume” — how to respond (and not tell your life story)– Ashley Jones
The 8 key ways to prepare for an online interview in 2021, according to recruiters and headhunters– Cristina Fernández Esteban and Qayyah Moynihan , Business Insider España
Questions to Ask About COVID-19 in Your Next Interview—During the Pandemic and Beyond –Heather Krasna
How to spot job recruitment traps — and unlock key information during an interview – Brian O’Connell
Transferable Skills
Top: Administrative Skills Aren’t Just for Admin Jobs—Here’s What Everyone Needs to Know (Plus a List of Examples) – Regina Borsellino
The Skills These Engineers Emphasize For Success In Full-Stack Development – Stephen Ostrowski
Don’t forget to evaluate soft skills when hiring for cybersecurity positions– Michael Kassner
Jobs Growth Much Lower Than Expected: The 4 Real Reasons Behind The US Economic Slowdown– Chris Westfall
Academic Blues
Top: The Adjunct Problem Is a Data Problem– By Jeremy C. Young and Robert B. Townsend
The grass may be greener for women in industry–Colleen Flaherty
Errors Cost Student Vets GI Bill Benefits. Now, Howard University Is Scrambling to Save VA Funding– Steve Beynon
Five hundred days between pay cheques: the road I took to revive my career –Nuwan Bandara
Industry Positions
Top: It’s Never Too Late to Make a Career Change—Just Ask This Engineering Sales Manager– The Muse Editor
The Pandemic Inspired People To Seek Jobs And Careers That Offer A Better Work And Life Balance– Forbes Jack Kelly
Pandemic pushes search for remote jobs up 460% – Greg Iacurci
Why CEOs Need To Get Serious About Fixing Employee Burnout Right Now– Mark Murphy
Business Acumen
Top: 7 Best Biotech Stocks to Buy in 2021 with Huge Upside– Alex Sirois
Burning Rock Biotech Limited (BNR) Q2 2021 Earnings Call Transcript– Motley Fool Transcribing Editorial Team
With financial management training the world can be your oyster– Albert Santalo
BioSpace Movers & Shakers: Sept. 3 –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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