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. […]
The job market is still reeling from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. It has been bad news for the economy and what’s worse is that the disease seems set to be around for at least another year. From all indications, people will have to learn to live with COVID-19 before things return to normal. […]
One of the biggest motivations for individuals to join an event or a conference is the opportunity to meet interesting people and potential allies. Now that these events and conferences have moved online people miss the good old days of standing in line for coffee while exchanging business cards or doing rounds at an after-conference […]
Looking for work? You’re not alone. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 10.7 million unemployed people in the U.S. in November 2020. This is almost twice the number that was recorded in February 2020. The good news is that the unemployment rate has been trending down as the world continues to […]
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 […]
There are simply not enough jobs in academia for graduates. Research indicates that some faculties employ as little as 12% of graduates for tenure-track positions in some scientific fields. Some universities are quicker to hire adjunct instructors at a fraction of the salary that would otherwise be paid to full-time tenure-track professors. Many PhD graduates, […]
Job loss resulting from the pandemic has been devastating, with the unemployment rate reaching as high as 14.7% in the U.S. back in April. The layoffs, furloughs, and wage cuts have seen close to 50 million people filing for unemployment as of July. This has affected all categories of workers, not least of all Ph.D. […]
Are you in the middle of changing careers? Maybe you are stepping away from academia and seeking your first industry job. Or maybe it’s your first real venture into the working world, having just achieved your shiny new PhD. Whatever the case, there is a strong possibility of encountering several rejections before eventually finding a […]
Working from home means not having to contend with rush hour traffic, saving money on transportation/gas, and being able to ditch formal clothing for more comfortable threads. Remote work is also welcomed by introverts because the lockdown protocols and safe distancing measures mesh with their personality perfectly. However, it may not be so great for […]
Dealing with the COVID-19 lockdown is stressful for most people, but having to look for work while being shut in can make it even harder. Based on a global survey by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), this scenario presents several challenges. The study, which involved the 15 – 24 age group across […]