Networking online when you’re shy: 7 tips to help you win that game.

I'm not going to lie: networking when you're a shy person is hard. Yet, in the current era, networking is crucial to helping you land work. So how do you go about it? When I was younger, my teachers regularly wrote on my report cards "does not mix...
How to become a biostatistician: the role and requirements

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,...

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The surprising reasons you might want to skip getting a PhD

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...

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5 things to include in your LinkedIn Featured Section today

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...

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Nobody warned me of this BEFORE I finished my PhD

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...

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