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The EB-1 Visa For PhDs Without a Nobel? Yes, it’s possible.

The EB-1 Visa For PhDs Without a Nobel? Yes, it’s possible.

by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Sep 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

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....
Will a personal website help your career?

Will a personal website help your career?

by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Sep 9, 2022 | Uncategorized

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.

Disillusioned by your PhD program? Here are 3 things you can do.

by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Sep 4, 2022 | Uncategorized

“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...
How Personal Branding Helped This PhD Land A Science Writer Role

How Personal Branding Helped This PhD Land A Science Writer Role

by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Sep 3, 2022 | Uncategorized

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...
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 use those skills in the future?

by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Jul 23, 2022 | Uncategorized

“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....
This one’s for the over-doers.

This one’s for the over-doers.

by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Jul 22, 2022 | Uncategorized

I once exclaimed to my husband, “I think I’m a lazy person.” To which he gave me the most “get out of here with that nonsense” look. At the time, I felt being “lazy” was the reason I was “failing” in my career, and...
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