One of the most important requirements for securing an academic position is a strong publication list—the higher the number and more prestigious the journal the better. But what about industry positions? “Do I need a lot of publications to get into industry?” is a common […]
Are you a scientist hoping to transition from academia to industry? You probably know that the first step is to put together a resume. But do you know how a resume and your academic Curriculum vitae (CV) differ? Resumes and CVs are not the same, though […]
“Publish or perish” is a well-known saying in academia. Academic research is driven by the need to share your work publicly. Often, grants are funded based on publications that show the building blocks of your research. Once you receive a grant, it is expected that […]
If you are looking to transition from academia to industry and are working on your resume, you’ve likely heard rumors about resume length. Many say that a resume must all fit on one page. Others say that two pages is the absolute limit. Some even […]
One of the most common mistakes we see in resumes is not identifying your expertise. While trying to be relevant to the widest number of positons, early career scientists often fail to define themselves. Understand that companies will hire you because of your expertise and […]
Would you ask a tennis player to coach you in basketball? Or ask a truck driver about breaking into stock car racing? Of course not. Even though the former both ‘play ball’ and the latter both drive for a living, the conditions, environment, and skills […]
“Is postdoctoral training after graduate school worthwhile?” This is a question Ph.D. students often ask themselves. If you’re planning on an academic career, the clear answer is yes. But what if you know, or suspect, that you want to pursue a career in industry? There […]
Many people want to make their resume stand out from others in the pile by using fancy fonts, graphics, or colors. As a scientist, there is a better way to make sure your resume gets the attention and focus of a hiring manager. What makes […]
You probably know that creating a scientific resume that shows off your skills and experience is your first step to transitioning out of academia. The resume makes your first “impression” on a hiring manger. So how do you make it your best? Should you start […]
Writing a powerful and effective industry resume is more than using the right format – though, of course, format is still important! Many scientists mistakenly apply the academic writing style to their resume. That creates paragraphs that require careful reading and attention from a hiring […]