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How this writing coach turned her Ph.D. into a business
Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/Rue4zrMaoSs Ever since I started interviewing Ph.D.s about their non-academic career paths, it's been intriguing to see how many people turn their Ph.D. into a business. Whether it is as a freelance content creator or it is...
Three things I did to up-level my career (anyone can do these)
I didn't know these would up-level my career. But...
7 things I wish someone had told me when I started my Ph.D.
Hindsight is always 20-20. But it is always better...
Want to become a medical science liaison? You’ll love this post!
Have you ever thought about what it takes to become a...
The EB-1 Visa For PhDs Without a Nobel? Yes, it’s possible.
Let's talk about EB1 visas for PhDs. What's the EB1 visa? It is an employment-based US visa for individuals who have distinguished themselves in their field and can prove to the United States government that their presence in the country will be valuable. I was really...
Will a personal website help your career?
A recent blog I was reading cited a study from Workfolio that found that 56% of hiring managers were impressed when job seekers had a website. And yet according to that study, only 7% of job seekers have a personal website. I could not locate the study but on a...
Disillusioned by your PhD program? Here are 3 things you can do.
"I am a PhD student and recently I have felt extremely discouraged with academia. I've invested a lot at this point and don't want to quit. What's your suggestion for my next step?" I get this feeling. Here are my 3 bits of advice for you if you find yourself in this...
How Personal Branding Helped This PhD Land A Science Writer Role
I talk about personal branding for PhDs a lot because it was my ticket to transitioning from academia into a non-academic role. So imagine my delight when this week's guest, Dr. Guadalupe Manrique-Maldonado shared with me that my videos on leveraging your skills and...
Did I waste my time at the bench if I don’t use those skills in the future?
"Did I waste my time at the bench if I don't fully use that skillset in the future?" When I talk about moving from academia into non-academic roles, one of the comments that usually comes up is that changing career paths as a Ph.D. is daunting. I'm not going to lie...