The surprising reasons you might want to skip getting a PhD
"I have a six-figure job. I just got into a PhD program. Do you think I should quit my job to...
PhD First Year Advice: 11 things I wish I knew when I started my PhD
Starting a Ph.D. program is an exciting journey filled with new challenges and opportunities. If...
How to become a biostatistician: the role and requirements
Who is a biostatistician? Biostatisticians are scientists who use statistics to analyze biological data. Their work helps academic researchers and companies within the biological sciences to understand the results of ongoing research, how that data can be interpreted,...
The surprising reasons you might want to skip getting a PhD
"I have a six-figure job. I just got into a PhD program. Do you think I should quit my job to start the PhD program?" Two years ago, this is a question someone asked me via direct message on LinkedIn. The decision to pursue a Ph.D. or not is a personal one. Depending...
5 things to include in your LinkedIn Featured Section today
While many academics are aware of the importance of LinkedIn, I'd say that many - myself included - underutilize LinkedIn for all it can offer us. A feature on LinkedIn I particularly see people under-use is the Featured section of LinkedIn. This prime real estate on...
PhD First Year Advice: 11 things I wish I knew when I started my PhD
Starting a Ph.D. program is an exciting journey filled with new challenges and opportunities. If you're starting one soon, a hearty congratulations! That said, I will say that there are a number of things I wish someone would have told me when I started my Ph.D. in...
DO NOT use the “Easy Apply” Button on LinkedIn (until you do this)
The EASY APPLY button on LinkedIn can be a convenient way to apply for multiple jobs quickly using either your profile on LinkedIn, or a generic resume. But I can tell you from experience that mindlessly "spraying" your resume/LinkedIn profile everywhere and hoping...
Employers are prioritizing skills over degrees. Here’s how to navigate that.
*Featured image by Christina Morillo.* Hiring practices are shifting all over the world and it has little to do with your degree. In a recent report, LinkedIn found that worldwide, employers are increasingly using skills-based approaches in their hiring processes....
5 secrets of building a successful personal brand as an academic
Whether you realize it or not, your professional success depends on persuading others to recognize your value. You can do this by building a strong professional brand (which I'll refer to as a personal brand in this post). Building a successful personal brand as an...
Nobody warned me of this BEFORE I finished my PhD
Let's be honest, the job market can be tough. In this video, I delve into topics nobody warned me about before I finished my PhD. I touch on: Why networking is crucial even while you're PhD student Why grades are not the most important thing to your career (unless you...
How To Tell Your Advisor You’re Quitting Your Ph.D. Program.
"How do I communicate to my advisor that I want to quit my Ph.D. program?" Someone asked me this question on YouTube and I had to think long and hard about it before responding. I'm a champion for Ph.D. students and I often want people to finish their Ph.D.s. This is...