What skills will always guarantee you a job? The answer is technical writing. Many people strongly dislike writing because, invariably, writer’s block hits everyone, and some take it as a sign that they are fundamentally not gifted as writers. If you have ever been disheartened by writer’s block (and who has not), you know how […]
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You Got a Job! Or Did You?
(Based on a true story) Fast forward a few years. It is 6:30 in the morning, and time to go to work. You are excited as you get up and envision the challenges of your new job. After breakfast, you kiss your spouse, your 2-year old son and your infant daughter goodbye as you head […]
What Does The PhD Job Market Look Like?
What does the PhD job market look like? This is a good question. Just a few weeks ago, the creators of Gradshare and I were chatting about this blog over a delicious plate of fried green tomatoes (the first, but certainly not the last, time I had this dainty dish). What is a current and […]