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Curriculum Vitæ: Some Dos and Don'ts
Jean-luc Doumont Whether on paper or in electronic format, the résumé or curriculum vitæ still plays a crucial role in job applications. By analyzing a draft CV kindly provided by OSA student member...
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How to Prepare for a Postdoc
Yanina ShevchenkoAlthough a postdoc appointment might only last for a few years, it can have a tremendous influence on a scientist's career. A good way to approach the process of choosing one is to...
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Making the Most of Your Ph.D. Experience in a Developing Country
Angela Dudley I like being different. In fact, one of the reasons I decided to pursue a career in physics is that there are very few scientists in South Africa, and even fewer female scientists. My...
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How to Find the Right Postdoc Position
Ming Li Many recent Ph.D. students would like to land a faculty position at a university or research institute soon after graduating. However, there are only a few of these opportunities available...
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Planning Your Career During Your Ph.D.
Yanina Shevchenko This spring I attended a talk given by Greg Morrisett, Harvard University, who spoke to graduate students about how they could best use their time while pursuing their Ph.D. I...
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Networking through Student Conferences
Shota Ushiba We are often told about the importance of networking for furthering our careers. However, it’s not always easy for students to build these relationships, particularly as they are first...
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Finding Meaning in Your Ph.D. Research
Arti Agrawal I recently interviewed a Ph.D. candidate, and it brought back memories of my own graduate student days. In particular, it got me thinking about the times when I struggled to define...
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Building Your “Soft Skills”
Lauren Celano This post was adapted from content on the Propel Careers website and BioCareers.com. It is reproduced here with the author’s kind permission.I often advise Ph.D. students on career...
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Pursuing Science in South Africa
Yaseera Ismail I have worked and studied at South African universities since beginning my undergraduate degree. I started my research career at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research...
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How to Tell Your Advisor That You're Leaving Academia
Jena Pitman-Leung, Ph.D. This post is based on content that has already appeared on the Propel Careers website. It is reproduced here with the author’s kind permission.Many people enter into a Ph.D....
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