career outcomes

Upcoming Series: Smartphone Apps for Grad Students

Published: 29 December 2014
Written by Rene M. Paulson
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Categories: blogs
Tags: adjusting to grad school, career outcomes, finances, grad school advice, graduate school, Rene Paulson

It seems that technology is advancing with each passing day, especially when it comes to our mobile phones.  Smartphones have become such a part of our normal routine that we tend to panic when we forget them at home, when they run out of batteries, or when we drop them and crack the screens. I’m basing my next series on these gadgets and something that…

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Establishing Yourself in Your Career: Why You Should Consider Warmth and Competence

Published: 19 December 2014
Written by Sara
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Categories: blogs
Tags: career outcomes, lay audience, psychology, research, teaching

As you start your career, you may consider going into academia or industry. Either way, the career path you choose can affect how others view you—even without knowing anything about you. This type of stereotyping allows people to make fast decisions about a person’s intentions. Is this person good or bad? So how will others perceive you when you begin your new career? Why Should You Care? Perhaps you’re thinking…

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10 Questions to Ask Yourself before Deciding to Get a PhD

Published: 26 September 2014
Written by Sara
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Tags: career outcomes, graduate school, phd, planning

Before deciding to embark on another 5-10 years of education, know the facts about getting a PhD (see my previous blog on myths of getting a PhD). If you’re still confident a PhD is the right path for you, ask yourself the following: 1. Can I afford it? If you are considering student loans, mean graduate debt was $14,479 according to the Survey of Earned Doctorates (…

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4 Funding Options for Grad Students

Published: 27 October 2013
Written by Sara
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Categories: blogs
Tags: career outcomes, graduate school, money

Grad school has you wondering how you’re going to pay for it all? Here are a few financial options, as well as their implications. Full Funding (i.e., a free ride) I once heard a professor say, “The hardest part about graduate school is getting in.” I would like to add that the hardest part about graduate school is getting fully funded. Fully funded programs are highly competitive, but well…

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Academic Job Search? 3 Rules You Must Follow

Published: 27 September 2013
Written by Sara
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Categories: blogs
Tags: career outcomes, interviews, job advice, research, teaching

  Decided academia is right for you? Here are 3 rules to guide you in your job search. Not all universities are created equal; tailor your applications accordingly. Universities differ widely. Generally there are: research institutions, teaching institutions, and a blend of both. There are also different levels of each. Some research institutions have a heavy emphasis on getting grants, whereas others do not place such a…

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New Grad Student? Become a Great Job Candidate Now! Part 2

Published: 11 May 2013
Written by Sara
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Categories: blogs
Tags: career outcomes, first-year grad student, grad school advice, research, teaching

Perhaps you’re anticipating entering your first year of grad school or maybe you’re just starting your graduate career. There’s a lot to take in during your first couple years, but now is the perfect time to become the superstar job candidate when you graduate. So you’re a new graduate student, and there’s years of possibilities for you ahead. If you want to make the most of your time in graduate…

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New Grad Student? Become a Great Job Candidate Now! Part 1

Published: 16 March 2013
Written by Sara
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Categories: blogs
Tags: career outcomes, first-year grad student, grad school advice, graduate school, job advice

Perhaps you’re anticipating entering your first year of grad school or maybe you’re just starting your graduate career. There’s a lot to take in during your first couple years, but now is the perfect time to become the superstar job candidate when you graduate. Picture your first day of graduate school. Maybe you planned out what you’re going to wear and you show up to school bright-eyed and ready to soak…

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How Do YOU Make Connections?

Published: 11 February 2013
Written by Bill
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Categories: blogs
Tags: career outcomes, networking, personal connections, private industry, professional connections

Like most of my fellow life science PhDs, I have thought the most about tenure track research positions. Facing the reality that only about 14% of us will end up in those positions, I’ve tried to keep an open mind about the diversity of career outcomes that will enable me to apply my PhD towards.  As in almost anything in life, our professional and personal connections are so important,…

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