Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies April 29th, 2023
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 April 29th, 2023 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies
For Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Top Overall: How important is a cover letter? Very. Here’s how to stick the landing: Ask HR – Johnny C. Taylor Jr.
Networking:
Top: Don’t Get Stuck in a Networking Silo — Here’s How to Expand Your Reach and Make Meaningful Connections – Keith West
12 LinkedIn Alternatives for Job Seekers – Bassam Kaado
4 ways to stand out from other job candidates – University of Colorado – Boulder
Don’t Get Stuck in a Networking Silo — Here’s How to Expand Your Reach and Make Meaningful Connections – Keith West
CVs/Resumes:
Top: How important is a cover letter? Very. Here’s how to stick the landing: Ask HR – Johnny C. Taylor Jr.
I lied on my résumé to get a better-paying job — and I think others should do the same – Fortesa Latifi
How important is a cover letter? Very. Here’s how to stick the landing: Ask HR – Johnny C. Taylor Jr.
5 AI Tools to Build a Resume! Forget About ChatGPT – Ruslan Brilenkov, PhD(c)
Interviews:
Top: How pay transparency can help close wage gaps in the workplace – Svenja Gudell
This 33-year-old went from a $60,000 salary to $140,000 in just 5 years—her best negotiation advice – Daniella Flores
How pay transparency can help close wage gaps in the workplace – Svenja Gudell
7 tips to negotiate your way to a remote job during the interview – Sarah Geraghty
Transferable Skills:
Top: Skills-first approach: How cutting-edge skills data can help build an adaptable, resilient workforce – Abakar Saidov
Why skills-first hiring is the solution to the global talent shortage – Rand Ghayad
How to get hired in a tough job market — tips for the class of 2023 – Cindy Perman
Skills-first approach: How cutting-edge skills data can help build an adaptable, resilient workforce – Abakar Saidov
Academic Blues:
Top: University of Michigan graduate student employees still on strike as term ends – Doug Tribou and Katheryne Friske
University of Michigan graduate student employees still on strike as term ends – Doug Tribou and Katheryne Friske
University staffs call strike over pay dispute with institutions, Finance Ministry – Times of Israel
Female leaders need support – not the abuse they currently endure – Dawn Freshwater
Industry Position:
Top: From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Work for Yourself in BioPharma – Lisa Munger
How I found a broader impact as a PhD student through podcasting – Kellen Cavagnero
I explore my people’s sacred space to protect biodiversity – James Mitchell Crow
How I fused passions for art and medicine into a medical illustration career – Abdullahi Tsanni
From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Work for Yourself in BioPharma – Lisa Munger
Business Acumen:
Top: Embracing Humanity In The Age Of AI: The Importance Of Company Culture – Stephan Hau
5 Ways To Implement AI In Your Business Strategy – Gilberto Marcano
How one employer’s response to a candidate’s rejection was such a company culture ‘green flag’ that it convinced the job seeker to change her mind – Orianna Rose Royle
Embracing Humanity In The Age Of AI: The Importance Of Company Culture – Stephan Hau
Tilray Brands, Inc. Reports Record Fiscal Year 2022 Results – Tilray Brands, Inc.
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