Welcoem to posts!!
in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
I cannot over-emphasize this: follow the instructions in the job description!
I made a post about this topic once.
Someone in the comments took me to task saying: we have made people automatons who need to follow useless rules. SMH.
If you cannot read and follow simple instructions for job postings, how will you follow the instructions for the ACTUAL JOB?
Guidelines exist for a reason!
5 minutes of reading the job description will, honestly save you so many headaches.
I know these are desperate times, but a little "following the instructions in the job description" goes a long way.
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The only question I used to ask myself when it came to my career:
"What's the next linear step on this path?"
Which meant, I went from one degree to another without thinking about what I REALLY wanted.
It was automatic. It didn't require me to work too hard, and I was coasting.
It sounds wonderful but that also meant waking up to go to work was an absolute drag.
How I think about my career now:
✨ How will this role help me grow?
✨ Who can I learn from?
✨ Who do I want to be 5 years from now?
✨ How does this fit into my life?
✨ What skills do I need to learn to get to the next step?
In this place, I CANNOT coast. I have to be intentional. It is not linear and often, I have to get out of my comfort zone.
Ah, but I am much happier and I see myself grow each year.
For some people, being person 1 works well.
For others, being person 2 works better.
Whatever the case is, it's important to find out and understand which of these you are.
Otherwise, you might end up at 58 wondering why you didn't take more worthy risks.
Happy Tuesday.
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#PhDadvice you won't learn in school:
2 weeks ago, I asked academics on LinkedIn to give their best advice to incoming PhD students.
That post brimmed with gems of advice.
I summarized the advice, added my own, and made today's video:
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One of the things that brings me a lot of joy is seeing PhDs start businesses.
It takes a lot for me to say yes to brands. For several reasons.
But my fellow co-worker Dr. Elie Diner reached out about his company, Science Vibes where you can buy science-inspired merch, my nerdy little heart was happy to oblige.
(Now...I TRIED to take an influencer-esque photo and ended up cracking myself up... 😅 so you people will have to just take this picture like that. SMH. I will try better next time.)
In the meantime, visit Science Vibes at the link below and use the coupon code GEE15 to get a 15% discount on your purchase.
Link: science-vibes.com/shop/?utm_source=affil&utm_mediu…
Happy Friday!
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Being laid off from a postdoc, and then being let go from a company because I wasn't "learning" quickly enough for them, taught me an important lesson👇🏾
Create your own career insurance, because nobody has your back.
It is not pessimistic of you to think this way.
It's wise.
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Does the word "interview" give you visions of sterile white walls with a mean-looking interviewer who is ready to judge your every move?
👀
Then I made this video on interview confidence PLUS 3 tips to help calm your nerves for upcoming interviews for YOU.
It's brand new on the channel today!
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"Follow your passion" is popular career advice...that I don't fully agree with.
In this week's video I'm sharing 5 questions YOU should answer for yourself if you want to create a career you actually love.
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"I want to become a <insert your desired job>, please guide me."
If you're reaching out to someone to ask them about their career, this type of question is broad.
And because people DO have responsibilities beyond responding to your DM or email, it is likely to be ignored.
Here's a better approach: ask specific questions.
Yes, I understand that if you're new to the profession or field, this may be challenging.
Hence this post!
Try this approach instead to get more targeted answers.
"Hello. I want to become a medical writer. I was wondering if you could answer these three questions for me."
I've provided 6 sample questions you could ask below.
Happy Wednesday!
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Next Saturday, (February 10 at 9 am PST), I will be hosting a PAID 90-minute workshop on turning your LinkedIn profile into a career magnet.
Here’s what you can expect to learn:
✅ The 7 deadly mistakes to avoid if you want your LinkedIn profile to attract opportunities.
✅ How to master keyword optimization for your profile so that you can appear in top recruiter searches and win at the LinkedIn search engine.
✅ How to develop a strategy to tap into your warm network and build new ones, efficiently.
You will also be able to:
✅ Ask me your questions LIVE and receive answers directly.
✅ Receive a recording of this workshop for life.
If that sounds like something you would like to come to, register here: theboldphd.com/lpc/
Note: For this workshop, I'll close registration once 30 people register so I can be hands-on and get to everyone's questions live.
See you in class!
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In February, I'll be launching a paid 1-hour course on how to create a fully optimized LinkedIn profile - and the mechanics behind specific strategies and why they work.
It's 2024 and it's time to take charge of not JUST your next opportunity but for a long time to come.
When it launches, I will share it with my email subscribers FIRST.
If you'd like to be the FIRST to hear about this course, sign up at this link: golden-night-626.myflodesk.com/qj982rar3t
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✨Helping PhDs and academics design & land careers they love✨
Hello. I’m Gertrude Nonterah. I have a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. Once upon a time, I thought having a Ph.D. alone would open up job opportunities for me outside of academia. I learned through the School of Hard Knocks, that it doesn’t.
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