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So colleagues, I wanted to present this to show what happens when you have computers doing the job of a human. Within a matter of a day, I received this response from a potential position from Capella University! Now let me point out what is wrong here. Here, I am being told that they are not moving forward with me because of my “credentials.” So let me explain why this is a problem. 1. I graduated from their school in which my transcripts are present, which clearly shows that I have the necessary credentials. 2. I have already talked to the HR Department about this. 3. Paperwork has been resubmitted showing that I have the credentials. I can understand you not giving me the position because I am not qualified. But I am blatantly being told that I am not being considered because I don’t have the “credentials.” So let me share what they are missing: 1. A PhD receipent that has over 14 years of experience in the field of social work including micro and macro practice. 2. Published writer/author 3. Policy worker- as I chair not 1 but two boards 4. Lecturer in over 7 graduate level social work courses (I know it is not a lot but I am fresh). 5. Over 7 years of research experience 6. Dissertarion coach to over 10 doctoral students, all of whom have completed their dissertations. I don’t write this post to garner sympathy or sorrows— my time will come. I write this as an educational piece for HR personnel to understand that allowing computers to do the job dismissed qualified and talented candidates that could be an asset to your firm. Dwell on that for a minute!

You don't have to pay 3000$ to get each article published. Article processing charges (APCs) is a nightmare for many researchers, especially those with limited resources. At first, it seems very awkward (like to Jamie's mother) that while you are a talented scientific researcher and writer, you are not paid by the journal for your work. In addition, you might even need to pay large sum of APCs to the journal to publish your work. So what are this money for? This is to cover the editorial system of the journal (website hosting, emailing system, IT, etc....), the salaries of employees who handle and edit your article, and other expenses. These costs can be covered by 2 ways: 1. The reader of the published article. In this way, the journal takes no money from the author but takes money from the readers either through selling one article after another or through annual subscriptions. In this situation, the article will have less views as the access is limited to the subscribers 2. The author himself (like Jamie). As the author pays the APCs, the article is freely available to all readers. Hence called, open access. Sometimes, the APCs are covered by the institution of the author, the reader or the journal and so, no one is paying and the article is accessible. So, if you wrote an article and you don't have money to pay APCs (like most of us) and your institution is not going to pay, you only have one option. To publish in a journal with subscription (not open access). If you found this useful, feel free to share with fellow researchers. hashtag #ResearchersToolbox hashtag #research hashtag #publication hashtag #phd hashtag #academia original post by Loay Kassem

How do approach seniors for requesting participation in a research project? Firstly, please read the basic methodology & types of research. Most academics are very proud of their work & achievements. You can show interest in advancing their work or get yourself involved in an ongoing project. As an example, compare the two statements when you approach a senior academic. Statement # 1: Dear Sir/Madam. I am aiming to apply for jobs in the UK/US. I hear that research looks very good on CV. I have no idea how to research & can you get my name on a few publications? (Beleive it or not, but people say this) Statement # 2: Dear Sir/Madam I saw the impressive project you published with the population-based study. As it was a few years ago, I found some more research on this topic. Would you kindly consider mentoring me if I attempt a literate review on this topic? Lastly. There are many shady people out there selling names in publications & asking for money to involve you in projects. Don't involve yourself in such activities. This can cost you your license. Best wishes.

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Struggling to find a research-teaching balance? No, because professors do 13 other jobs. Teaching is just 1 of them. 1. Planner Design: → Compelling assessments → Effective lesson plans → Engaging curricula 2. Administrator Manage: → Department paperwork → Student records → Course logistics 3. Critic Provide: → Constructive feedback → Guidance for growth → Detailed evaluations 4. Researcher Conduct: → Discipline-specific studies → Literature reviews → Data analysis 5. Writer Produce: → Conference submissions → Research papers → Grant proposals 6. Manager Supervise: → Department projects → Graduate assistants → Research teams 7. Mentor Support: → Student development → Personal wellbeing → Career guidance 8. Experimenter Facilitate: → Field investigations → Research projects → Lab activities 9. Consultant Offer expertise: → To the wider community → To government bodies → To industry partners 10. Fundraiser Secure: → Department resources → Research grants → Scholarships 11. Marketer Promote: → Department achievements → Programs and courses → Student opportunities 12. Presenter Share: → Insights at conferences → Research findings → Innovative ideas 13. Lobbyist Champion: → Importance of their discipline → Academic integrity → Student success Which job did I miss? Which job would you add? Share and comment. #phd #academia #research

Not everyone wants to build a career in Industry, for some people it's Academia. Many are drawn to the idea of combining teaching, research and services, so if working in Academia interest you. Here are various paths you can take to build a successful career in Academia. 👇 Path 1: Teaching Focused If you enjoy helping others and sharing your knowledge, the teaching path could be right for you. Picture working as a Lecturer or professor shaping the minds of students, and conducting relevant research. Example of jobs: - Lecturer/Assistant Professor - High School Teacher Path 2: Research and Scholarship The word "Research" can be divided into: "Re" and "Search". Re means repeatedly, and Search means exploring. Research means a systematic and scientific study of knowledge or information on a certain topic. If you have a knack for discovering fresh insights and stretching beyond the limits of knowledge then a career in Research and Scholarship could be perfect for you Example of Jobs: - Research Scientist - Analyst - Research Assistant Path 3: Teaching and Research This path involves conducting research, publishing findings, and teaching courses which also offer long-term job security and academic freedom. Example of Jobs: - Assistant Professor - Associate Professor - Professor Path 4: Administration and Leadership If you are interested in administrative positions, you could have a career working in departments, colleges or universities, developing institutional policies etc. Example of jobs - Department Chair - Dean of Faculty - Provost Path 5: Consulting Academia and Industry sometimes overlap, you can opt to work with Industry partners, offer Consultancy services and collaborate on research initiatives. Example of Jobs: - Consultant - Academic Entrepreneur Are you currently working in Academia, which of these career paths do you work in? Kindly share in the comments.

Benefits of having a research assistant in your study: 1. Increased #efficiency: research assistants can handle various routine and time-consuming tasks like literature reviews, data collection and transcription. This allows researchers to focus on higher-level activities like analysis and report writing. 2. Better data management: experienced research assistants are reliable data entry, management, and analysis. This ensures that data handling is reliable, and allows smoother progress for the researcher in the different phases of the study. 3. #Quality and accuracy: a research assistant #fact-checks, and #proofreads facts and information #sources of your study, making information in your #report as precise and accurate as possible. 4. #Collaboration and #innovation: having an #assistant means having another opinion and perspective. This opens the door for extra innovation and collaboration in your study. For example, a research assistant may recall previous experiences that may add #value to your study. If you plan to have a research assistant, reach out via contact info in this page to know more!

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