The most hurting comments a person can get from a recruiter are, “Looks great on paper. Bad interviewer” Even when a person has all the qualifications that are required for a job, not being able to give a good job interview can kill all the charm. A candidate who is not able to answer questions […]
Congratulations on landing a job interview. As a PhD, acing a job interview can be just as nerve-wracking as it is for people who are not in academia. There is often a lot of concern as to whether you will do enough to sell yourself and impress the interviewer to the point of being hired. […]
Having a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree rarely makes it easier to do well in a job interview, especially if you are going after an industry role. Impressing an interviewer includes using your transferable skills to show your worth. What are transferable skills? These are the core competencies that apply in every organization – whether […]
For PhDs seeking employment after years of being buried in academic work, identifying and making use of the hidden job market can determine how quickly you get hired. This is increasingly important for job seekers who are currently unemployed or looking for better-paying employment opportunities. What is the hidden job market? This term refers to […]