Transforming Graduate career education | Speaker | Educator | First-Gen immigrant | Founding Executive Director @phuturescareers | Johns Hopkins
Jan 6, 2022 • 14 tweets • 5 min read
Students & Postdocs applying for positions beyond academia will need a carefully tailored resume. But where do I start and what should I include? Sharing some hopefully helpful tips & strategies to get started.
Resumes - a quick thread.
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Why Resume? It helps you get an interview & let's folks know what value you bring to a specific role. A typical non-academic resume is NOT a long list of experiences. Its a concise snapshot of experiences and skills *relevant* to the position you are applying for.
Mar 25, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Skills developed during your PhD does not limit you to a career only in research. The process of going through a PhD in itself is jam-packed with valuable experiences that translate quite effectively into numerous career paths. Here's how 🧵
1. Problem Solving Skills: PhD’s do this every day. Can you think of roadblocks during your PhD that has required you to think on your feet? How did you solve that problem, using what skills?