“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 […]