Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies, December 5th, 2020
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 December 5th 2020 for PhDs.
This Week’s Best Articles On PhD Jobs And Job-Search Strategies, December 5th, 2020
Top Article Overall
Top Overall: What networking and performance reviews will look like in 2021– Kyle Schnitzer
Networking
What networking and performance reviews will look like in 2021– Kyle Schnitzer
How you’re unconsciously undermining relationships while working remotely – Stephanie Vozza
Five ways to network in 2020– Kim Thompson – Cathy Paper
What to Do if You Can’t Find a Job – Allison Phole
Cvs/Resumes
Top: When to omit a job from your resume – Sean Joyne
There is only 1 type of cover letter that is actually effective– Allison Pohle
This is how to bypass the secret résumé-reading software – Mark Cenedella
How To Get A Remote Job: Make These Changes To Your Résumé, Cover Letter and LinkedIn – Monica Torres
Interviews
Top: 14 Reasons You Didn’t Get a Call Back After a Job Interview – Gabrielle Olya
10 phone interview tips to get to the next round – Erica Gobrogge
The 15 Most Common Questions Asked in an Interview – Laura Brothers
A Recruiter’s Tips for an Executive in Transition – Scott A Scanlon
Transferable Skills
Top: Skills on your resume you need to highlight for 2021– Ashley Jones
6 ways to promote professional growth during the pandemic– Rashan Dixon
Factors To Consider When Pivoting During A Job Search – Sue Bhatia
From intern to global vice chair: Lessons learned from EY’s Kate Barton– Anjana Haines
Academic Blues
Top: Postdocs under pressure: ‘Can I even do this anymore?’ – Chris Woolston
The Stress of being a young female scientific expert during Covid-19– Jessica Gold
Choosing between academia and industry – Mohar Chattopadhyay
Pharma exec finds switch from academia leads to rewarding connections with patients – Talitha Bennett
Industry Positions
Top: The only 5 tactics that work when asking for a raise– Samantha Hawrylack
Your Ultimate Guide to a Pharmaceutical Career – GetReskilled Editorial staff
How to land a new job in tough times –Robin Ryan
From intern to global vice chair: Lessons learned from EY’s Kate Barton– Anjana Haines
Business Acumen
Top: 10 Ways to Build Morale While Working From Home –Daglar Cizmeci
What recent Goldman Sachs layoffs tell us about ageism and automation – CW Headley
Record-High Growth Has Merck Cashing in on Moderna – Alex Keown
Merck to Acquire OncoImmune – Merck Editorial Staff
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ABOUT ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD
CEO, CHEEKY SCIENTIST & SUCCESS MENTOR TO PHDS
Dr. Isaiah Hankel is the Founder and CEO of Cheeky Scientist. His articles, podcasts and trainings are consumed annually by 3 million PhDs in 152 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.
Dr. Hankel has published three bestselling books and his latest book, The Power of a PhD, debuted on the Barnes & Noble bestseller list. His methods for getting PhDs hired have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Nature, Forbes, The Guardian, Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine and Success Magazine.
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