September 9, 2020

MCD Biology at STEMCELL Technologies (feat. Uday Madaan)

Uday Madaan earned his PhD in Biology from the Molecular, Cellular & Developmental subprogram at the Graduate Center. Uday is a Scientific Sales Representative in Cell Media at STEMCELL Technologies.

May 28, 2020

Email Best Practices for Networking

This post follows up the previous discussion about the basics of email etiquette with an overview of different types of email that might be sent while networking. As before, the post contains examples of wording for the various types of messages.

March 4, 2020

Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile

Once you are on LinkedIn and have something that resembles a profile, your next step is optimization. Profile optimization makes it more likely that you will be found by others and approached for career and networking opportunities.

February 5, 2020

Semester Checklist for Career Success

The start of the semester is a great time to routinely update and organize your job search materials. Even if you don't plan on going on the job market for several more semesters, taking these steps now will save you time and stress when you do begin your job hunt.

September 26, 2019

How to Transition from Academia to Medical Communications

Transitioning to industry from academia is not as hard as some may think, but it does take time. When I realized that I wanted to leave the lab bench, I prepared myself and made a plan.

September 11, 2019

The Job Search for Introverts

It has been estimated by many studies—and confirmed by my own experience—that about 80% of job-seekers gain employment through some form of networking, referrals, and recommendations. This is a huge problem for introverts because networking is daunting, intimidating, and scary.

May 15, 2019

Classics at a Private University (feat. Allannah Karas)

Allannah Karas earned her PhD in Classics from the Graduate Center. She is an Assistant Professor at Valparaiso University in Indiana.

January 30, 2019

A Great Job Search = A Great Career

Conducting a great job search relates strongly to having a successful career because career advancement uses job-search skills. To make this connection clear, let's talk about the elements of a successful career.

October 17, 2018

Making the Most of a Career Fair: Tips for Before, During, and After

Career fairs are networking events, and the connections you make can continue to pay off well into the future. In order to make the most out of your career fair experience, there are several steps you can take before, during, and even after the event.

October 17, 2018

“But I’m Not Looking for a Job,” or 3 Reasons to Attend a Career Fair (whatever your excuse)

Even if you’re not (yet) looking for a job, not (yet) interested in pursuing jobs outside academia, or not (yet) sure about how your studies and interests intersect with those of attending employers, there are tangible benefits to be gained from attending a career fair.

July 3, 2018

How Highly Successful People Handle Self-Doubt

Many of us have an inner critic, a persistent thought pattern that tells us we’re wrong, we’re not good enough, or maybe even that we don’t deserve success. In this blog post, I’ll debunk some myths about “imposter syndrome."

April 17, 2018

Using ImaginePhD to Explore Careers

ImaginePhD is a free online career exploration and planning tool that helps PhD students in the humanities and social sciences explore a range of non-academic professions.

February 28, 2018

Secure, Manage, and Put Your Digital Identity to Work

This post discusses ways to secure your online identity, which, as an academic, is also a valuable way to professionalize your online presence, develop your academic credibility, and build your online social network.

November 15, 2016

Your LinkedIn Total Makeover

Within your LinkedIn profile page, people first look at your picture, followed by your name and your title. These are the most important parts to get right. In this post, we share these and other tips from the Rock Your LinkedIn Profile event.

October 6, 2016

Networking 101

Networking is an important part of the job search process. It's all about building relationships that both parties might draw on in the future. This blog post will provide tips for how to network confidently and effectively.

July 12, 2016

When You Are the Perfect Match for the Job but Never Hear Back

There can be many reasons for an employer’s lack of response, even when you are the perfect match for the job. Can’t this employer see that you are an exact fit for the position? If it is so clear to you, what is wrong with them?