I frequently ask this question when I give a seminar and one of the most surprising answer that I get is that many graduate students do not think about their doctorate degree as an investment. At least, they are not thinking about long term gains when they are applying. It is only during the mid-years […]
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Is it Worth Getting a PhD?
I have a Q&A column on Benchfly.com and it is clear that career options for PhDs is definitely the number one concern for doctoral students. Some students wonder whether it is worth getting a PhD or if they should just settle for a Masters. Senior students and postdoctoral fellows, who no longer question the merits […]
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 […]