The Struggling Scientists Podcast’s Post

Have a PhD or getting one? Get your New Year’s career resolutions ready. Excited for another year of free Power of a PhD seminars at universities around the country. Go to the Cheeky Scientist Seminars subtab under the Free Resources tab to sign up. We’ll do all the work. Remember your value as a PhD! #jobsearch #careerdevelopment #careers #resumes #negotiating #gethired #jobtips #phd #phds #postdoc #postdocs #phdlife #phdchat #phdjobs #phdcareers #phdstudents #phdstudent #cheekyscientist

Have a PhD or getting one? Get your New Year’s career resolutions ready. Excited for another year of free Power of a PhD seminars at universities around the country. Go to the Cheeky Scientist Seminars subtab under the Free Resources tab to sign up. We’ll do all the work. Remember your value as a PhD!#jobsearch #careerdevelopment #careers #resumes #negotiating #gethired #jobtips #phd #phds #postdoc #postdocs #phdlife #phdchat #phdjobs #phdcareers #phdstudents #phdstudent #cheekyscientist 

🎓 **Attention PhD Applicants in the UK and Beyond!** 🌟If you're applying for a PhD program, here's a strategic tip for you: Reach out to your prospective future supervisor for guidance on filling out applications. This not only strengthens your case but also aligns your interests with theirs, potentially increasing your chances of securing a seat.Our alumna, successfully employed this approach and landed a coveted PhD seat at a prestigious UK university. Remember, speaking to alumni can uncover invaluable insights you won't find elsewhere.Wishing all aspiring PhD candidates the best of luck! 🚀 #PhDApplication #UKPhD #AcademicAdvice

Opportunity for a PhD

If you have a PhD, don't imagine you made a mistake getting your degree. Don't imagine that leaving your PhD off your resume will get you hired. You and your PhD are valuable. You simply need to communicate that value in language that non-PhDs can understand. Remember your value as a PhD. #jobsearch #careerdevelopment #careers #resumes #negotiating #gethired #jobtips #phd #phds #postdoc #postdocs #phdlife #phdchat #phdjobs #phdcareers #phdstudents #phdstudent #science #cheekyscientist 

Be careful with who you take information from/let provide information about applying to PhD programs in the US. The algorithms as you’d have it have basically shown me updates from people who share information about the PhD application process in the US. I’m naturally curious and click on their profiles, to see which PhD program they are/were enrolled in in the US. Tell me why this person is not enrolled in a PhD program/ do not currently have a PhD (based on their profile), and have not attended any institution in the US. Be careful who you take information from/let provide information about applying to PhD programs in the US. Like I always say, most of the information you need to apply is available on the program website, that should be your starting point. #phdwithseraya #phdstudent #gradschool #gradstudent #phd

20 years since my PhD viva I was recently reminded that this summer marked 20 years since I achieved my PhD. In the multitasking chaos that I live my life 😂 , I also completed on the purchase of my first house later that afternoon, after my viva. In fact, not one to live life by conventionally paced timelines, this was also a month and a half before my wedding. My lab-based research career seems a world away now. One of the niggling thoughts which prevented me from moving on earlier was the belief that the investment into my doctoral studies would be for nothing if I didn’t stay on that path. I can confirm that isn’t true Statistically, not every successful postdoctoral research student will end their career as a seasoned academic. Realistically, not all want to.   During my time as a Postdoctoral Researcher Development Officer, I would run ‘Alternative careers for researchers’ sessions with the aim to prepare our doctoral candidates in recognising the wealth of skills they develop across their PhD journey and where these can be applied. There are so many career paths beyond traditional academia, we need to bring out those stories and challenge the narrative that the traditional academic career path is the only acceptable route to success and the only career a PhD trains doctorates for. My current role uses critical investigation, data analysis, hypothesis proposal, experimental design and methodology (the list goes on), all skills I developed during my PhD and have engaged regardless of whether I was undertaking genetic engineering or creating an equality action plan. Good luck to everyone who is starting out or on their PhD journey – enjoy the process, you will look back on it fondly one day 😊 #PhD #Scientists #Researchers #Academia #ResearchCareers #Doctorate #PhDJourney #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

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