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Building your professional network
Networking can be easy and fun if you are smart about how you start making connections and expanding your professional network.
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Postdoc career development: Which career is the best fit?
As a postdoc searching for employment outside of academia, all of the different options seem incredible yet daunting at the same time. How do I know which job is right for me? How can I possibly use my Ph.D. for anything outside of academia?
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"What do I want from a job?"
This one simple activity will help you recognize the expertise you gained during graduate school and postdoctoral research.
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Self-reflection is the first step in defining your career in science
Self-reflection is probably the most crucial part of a successful job search strategy.
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'But I have no skills' and other myths
Do science PhDs develop skills organically during their PhD programs that are necessary for success across occupations?
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Setting career goals... Do you have a plan?
Have you set your career goals? The pursuit of postdoctoral training is often independent of a clear career goal.
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This burning question keeps postdocs up at night
It keeps you up at night. You try to think about other things, but it usually comes back to the same conclusion.
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What can you be with your PhD?
PhDs in science are employed in a wide range of occupations, including and outside of the professoriate.
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Unlock the hidden job market
Learn how to access the hidden job market and gain referrals for the best jobs in your field.
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Mark your calendar for The Whole Scientist
Be sure to mark your calendars for The Whole Scientist course, sponsored by The Jackson Laboratory. It's coming up on May 24-27, 2016 in beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine.
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The difference between a CV and a resume
Just what is the difference between a CV and a resume? Melanie Sinche explains.
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Cover letters: Where to start?
Use this approach to let the employer know that you are serious about the position and represent a candidate worthy of an interview.