Best Matthew W. Carlson, PhD Podcasts (2024)

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Last Episode: Your Final Questions Answered 33:07

2M ago33:07

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hrtj5sIxzQo This is the end of the podcast! In this episode, I answer your final questions about grad school and life afterwards. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this content creation journey worth taking. You can find my website and resources here: https://www.gradschoolsucks.com/ Also, ch…

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Final Interview: My Story (Matt Carlson, PhD) 51:32

2M ago51:32

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TW: This episode contains discussions of mental health problems. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pO52zJQOQvQ Here it is, folks - the final interview. Today, previous podcast guest Ashley Ruba is interviewing ME. Here's my story. We talk about: Why I got my PhD The path to becoming a therapist Lessons learned from my time working cli…

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Ashley Ruba Returns: Tech Layoffs, Coaching, and the Value of a PhD 48:19

2M ago48:19

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Ashley Ruba joins the podcast again! Topics: Working in tech & the recent tech layoffs The current state of the job market, particularly the user research experience market Her coaching program that she started earlier this year Hot take on the value of getting a PhD Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V-iTRJPtZUM Join the waitlist for …

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Pharma’s Not Evil w/ Mark (Life Science Career Coach) 33:14

3M ago33:14

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This week I spoke with Mark (aka Life Science Career Coach on Instagram) who got his PhD in neuroscience about… Why working for pharma isn’t evil Academic vs. industry work-life balance How life science grads can swiftly move to industry Mark on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifesciencecareercoach Note: Mark requested to remain anonymous, so there i…

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The End of Grad School Sucks? 6:42

3M ago6:42

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In this short episode, I discuss why I'm ending my content creation journey with the "brand" Grad School Sucks at the end of this month (May 2024) and what to expect in the next few weeks as I publish the final episodes. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jbkz9-7Qu8IBy Matthew Carlson, PhD

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Kill Your Darlings w/ Technical Writer Elizabeth Preston, PhD 33:17

3M ago33:17

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Humanities degrees, entrepreneurship, and more! In this episode, I interview Elizabeth Preston, PhD. We talk about her (multiple) jobs in the writing space, her experiences with adjuncting, and why you should "kill your darlings" when writing your first industry resume as you leave academia. LINKS Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.lin…

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Five Reasons Why PhDs Make Great Data Analysts 10:00

3M ago10:00

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Hey folks! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tA8s-NxmyP8 Here's five reasons why I think many PhDs would and do make great data analysts: 1. Curiosity 2. Experience with data 3. Stats programs/packages 4. Self-taught 5. Persistency Register for my free upcoming live workshop on how to use your academic skills and experiences to start …

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Three Mistakes that Cost Me $12,000 on the Data Analyst Job Market 11:13

4M ago11:13

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tEJ-nnA0C1w Here are three mistakes I made when I was hunting for a data analyst job. Don't make these! 1. Didn't pick a specific job title to pursue 2. Didn't make a resume that was worth reading 3. Didn't learn the tools required Register for my upcoming live online workshop on how to use your PhD t…

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Five Data Analytics Lessons From My First 18 Months 7:27

4M ago7:27

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FQ55tNKj_A4 I've been a data analyst for just over 18 months and I've learned a few things along the way. Those lessons include: 1. the important of an underrated tool 2. how knowing how to code is only half the battle 3. that simply saying you can analyze data is not enough Checkout this week's episo…

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Make Your Academic Exit | Tory Wobber, PhD 39:55

4M ago39:55

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XFXrhHT0BVM *** In this episode, I interview master PhD career coach and consultant: Tory Wobber, PhD. Tory got her PhD in human evolutionary biology before leaving academia. She climbed the ladder at Facebook and then Google before leaving corporate life to pursue coaching full-time. She has been coa…

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Seven Reasons to Go Industry (with Your PhD) 13:02

4M ago13:02

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nxPDaaRyzyM Hey folks! Today I'm sharing seven reasons why industry PhDs told me that they love their non-academic careers. These reasons include: - Not having to feel guilty on weekends - Feeling appreciated - Higher pay ... and many more. LINKS Get my Six Week Checklist for PhDs going industry: http…

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Preparing for Job Interviews with Six Stories 9:32

5M ago9:32

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gevvgYX7thw Hey folks! Job interviews suck, which is why it’s good to be prepared for them. In this episode, I discuss six stories that I think you should prepare to use in job interviews. These stories will be based on your experiences in academia and will help you make good connections with industry…

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Behavioral Science, Finance, and The Ultimate Guide to Doing a PhD | Merle van den Akker, PhD 33:56

5M ago33:56

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cXC8zxHx0w4 Today I'm talking with Merle, a PhD financial consultant who lives in Australia. After getting her PhD in behavioral science, Merle then broke into the finance sector. In our conversation, we discuss career transition from academia to industry as well as her book: The Ultimate Guide to doi…

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13 Questions about Going Industry after a PhD 18:22

5M ago18:22

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lTBKgM7W47Q In this episode, I answer 13 questions from Instagram about how to get your first non-academic job. Here are the questions I answer: 1. What do you actually consider an industry job? 2. How early should I start looking for an industry job? 3. What field did you get your PhD in? Do job outc…

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Three Simple Resume Tips for PhDs 10:31

5M ago10:31

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XFJ0PMPEvN4 Hey folks! In this episode, I talk about three resume tips that I spoke about in a recent Instagram livestream. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradschoolsucks/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.gradschoolsucks.com/newsletter…

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The Adjunct Trap | a coffee chat with Lindsay Handren, MS 28:17

6M ago28:17

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ecFeos5zjcg In this conversation, I spoke with Lindsay Handren about adjuncting, or teaching part time at a university. In my conversation with her, she shared about how she got started adjuncting, the positives and negatives she experienced as a adjunct professor, the pay scale for adjuncting teachin…

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Medical Writing, Resume Tips & Working Remotely: Coffee Chat with Alexis Jameson, PhD (Neuroscience) 30:02

6M ago30:02

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZJrGCwvgCVo In this episode, I chat with Dr. Alexis Jameson about her new career as a medical writer. Other topics include how to write a resume for industry, life as a fully-remote worker, and parenting in academia vs. industry. Connect with Alexis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-jame…

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How to Accomplish Your Career Goals in 2024 (by Making Them SMART) 11:37

6M ago11:37

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0l3YEZfj42M Hey folks! This week I talk about how to take your goal for 2024 and make it SMART, which stands for SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ACHIEVABLE, RELEVANT, & TIME-BOUND. I walk through how to use the SMART framework both for a personal goal of mine as a content creator as well as how you can use it t…

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My 2024 Job Market Expectations & Personal Aims for GSS 8:17

7M ago8:17

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In this episode, I talk briefly about what I expect to see on the 2024 job market, what that means for you, and the three goals I have for Grad School Sucks for this new year. Sign up for my weekly newsletter here: https://www.gradschoolsucks.com/newsletterBy Matthew Carlson, PhD

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The Best Convos of 2023 50:54

7M ago50:54

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Watch this episode on YouTube Here are the top three conversations of 2023. See the links below to the full interviews! 1. Karen Parada, MS Apple Spotify Google YouTube 2. Joe Stubenrauch, PhD Apple Spotify Google YouTube 3. Ashley Ruba, PhD Apple: Spotify Google YouTubeBy Matthew Carlson, PhD

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One Job Title > Many 9:34

7M ago9:34

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Hey folks! In this short episode, I share why pursuing one job title (instead of many) is THE BEST CHOICE for your future industry career. Subscribe to my newsletter here!By Matthew Carlson, PhD

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How I Got My First Industry Job (for PhDs) 27:07

7M ago27:07

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Watch this episode on youtube Here are the six steps it takes to get your first industry job! Download my six week checklist here: www.sixweekchecklist.comBy Matthew Carlson, PhD

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Three Steps to Crushing Your First Non-Academic Job Interview (for PhDs) 17:59

8M ago17:59

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Click here to watch this episode on YouTube In today's episode, I cover three specific steps you can take to ensure that your next job interview performance is effective and experience is painless. Click here to register for my upcoming live online workshop on how to get your first non-academic job!By Matthew Carlson, PhD

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You’re Worth More Than They Say | Kyle Ireton, PhD (Ep 60) 43:08

8M ago43:08

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Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode, I chat with my friend Kyle Ireton about his transition from his academic postdoc in neuroscience to his data-related industry roles in biotech and clinical trials. We talk about: The viral twitter debate that led to him leading academia His experiences in contract vs W2 roles What to do if you don’t ha…

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Three Quick LinkedIn Profile Tips (for PhDs) 14:11

8M ago14:11

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Happy Monday! In this belated episode, I share three things that I'm grateful for as well as three quick tips to help maximize your LinkedIn profile. Click here to register for my upcoming Live Industry PhD WorkshopBy Matthew Carlson, PhD

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From Humanities to Software Engineering | Zeb Larson, PhD (ep 58) 43:08

8M ago43:08

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Watch this episode on Youtube In this episode, I talk with Dr. Zeb Larson about his transition from getting a PhD in History to working as a software engineer. We talk about: Freelancing in the curriculum development field The benefits and dynamics of a coding bootcamp How to find a great job after a humanities degree The role of informational inte…

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Seven Resume & Job Hunting Secrets (for PhDs) 10:44

9M ago10:44

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Watch this episode on YouTube This episode covers seven things that I have learned about resumes and job hunting from other industry PhDs, through my own research, and during informational interviews with recruiters (these are gold mines of information). The main clip for today's episode comes from a webinar I recently conducted for grad students a…

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Finish Your Dissertation | Drs. Allen Roda & Lauren Saunders 29:46

9M ago29:46

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Watch this episode on YouTube This week, I talk with Drs. Allen and Lauren about why dissertation writing is a unique process, what PhD students should do to ensure they finish their dissertation, and their book "PhDone: A Professional Dissertation Editor's Guide to Writing Your Doctoral Thesis and Earning Your PhD." ⬇️ Links to everything mentione…

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Why Your Resume SUCKS (and how to fix it) 12:36

9M ago12:36

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Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode, I discuss the purpose of an industry resume, compare key differences between resumes and CVs, and lay out three things you can do to improve your industry resume. Sign up for my free resume workshop hereBy Matthew Carlson, PhD

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The Girl That Quit Her PhD | Karen Parada 30:55

9M ago30:55

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Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Today I interview Karen Parada, a STEM-influencer and scientist who abruptly left her PhD program earlier this year. We talk about her decision to leave grad school, her new career, and advice that she has for current grad students and undergrads considering grad school. Links to everything m…

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Six-Figure Career Paths (for PhDs) 18:57

10M ago18:57

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In this episode, I cover six career paths in industry that social science (and other) PhDs should consider! All of these career paths lead to a six-figure income. Are you in the social sciences and interested in going industry soon? Then check out my bootcamp: https://www.gradschoolsucks.com/sales-page-49ff0bd8-890d-41e2-9217-5687f7c06798 *** Watch…

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How to Get Your First Industry Job (for PhDs) 16:41

10M ago16:41

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In this episode, I discuss the six steps to getting your first industry job after grad school. Sign Up for My Free Industry PhD Resume Workshop: https://www.gradschoolsucks.com/registration-page-88722418-84fc-4e02-b6b6-91dcf553751c Check Out My Industry Social Scientist Bootcamp: https://www.gradschoolsucks.com/sales-page-49ff0bd8-890d-41e2-9217-56…

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ChatGPT + CV = Resume 10:34

10M ago10:34

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In this episode, I demonstrate how to quickly create an industry-ready resume using your academic CV. Watch the Episode on YouTube here (recommended): https://youtu.be/3k13QN48vQU Download my ChatGPT Guide & Prompt here: https://www.gradschoolsucks.com/chatgptBy Matthew Carlson, PhD

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Choosing Happiness with Research Goes Slowly (Raúl Peña, PhD) 43:17

10M ago43:17

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In this episode, I interview Senior Lab Manager Dr. Raúl Peña. We discuss his career as an academic scientist as well as his popular social media account Research Goes Slowly. Check out Research Goes Slowly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/research_goes_slowly/ Listen to the episode on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gr…

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Make Your PhD Profitable 13:19

11M ago13:19

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In this podcast episode, I discuss the importance of transitioning from academia to industry after completing my PhD. I share my personal journey of wanting financial stability and finding a job as a research scientist, only to be later disillusioned by the academic world's challenges. I encourage listeners to start planning their industry transiti…

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How to Double Your Salary 6:10

11M ago6:10

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Happy Sunday! In this short episode, I share a story I recently heard where a friend of mine doubled his salary without having to change jobs. Check it out - there's a valuable lesson in here for anyone who wants to maximize their current or future starting salary. Ready to start going industry? Download my Six Week Checklist for a roadmap to your …

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Three Reasons to Get on LinkedIn Today 10:43

11M ago10:43

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$1 Webinar: https://www.gradschoolsucks.com/offers/KuoycFgx Hey folks, in this video, I'll be discussing three important reasons why you should consider joining LinkedIn. First, LinkedIn is a hub for job openings, with over 90% of available jobs posted on the platform. Second, LinkedIn allows you to connect with recruiters who can help you find rel…

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Three Controversial Resume Hacks for PhDs 22:59

12M ago22:59

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In this episode, I share three somewhat controversial resume hacks that I think every PhD going industry should consider. Read my blog post on how to write job descriptions in your resume: https://www.gradschoolsucks.com/blog/addimpact Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradschoolsucks/ Download my six week checklist to start your in…

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Marketing Research Careers with Nicole Betz, PhD 41:03

12M ago41:03

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On this week's episode, I interview Dr. Nicole Betz, a senior research & insights analyst. Nicole talks about: How data collection and analysis fits into businesses (particularly marketing) The big differences between working in academia vs industry Things you can do to prepare yourself for the industry job market after grad school This is a great …

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Answering Listener Questions | Part Two of Two 24:19

1y ago24:19

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Hey folks! Today I answer some more questions from listeners on Instagram on getting your first industry job after grad school. Don’t follow me on Instagram? Check me out here: https://instagram.com/gradschoolsucks Need to the scoop on a company you're interviewing with? Check out Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/ Apologies that this episode is…

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Answering Listener Questions | Part One of Two 16:10

1y ago16:10

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Hey folks! Today I answer some questions from listeners on Instagram on getting your first industry job after grad school. Don’t follow me on Instagram? Check me out here: https://instagram.com/gradschoolsucks PS - Wow, there’s some bad static at the beginning and then again near the end. Sorry y’all! Won’t be using that mic again :/…

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How to Address Gaps in Your Resume 26:13

1y ago26:13

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Do you have a gaps in your resume that you'll need to explain to a recruiter? Maybe you took time off after you obtained your degree. Maybe you started a family or cared for an elder. Maybe you just couldn't find a job. Regardless, there are some critical ways you can address gaps in your resume, which I review on this episode. Ready to go industry…

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From Humanities to UX Research & Instructional Design | Joe Stubenrauch, PhD 48:52

1y ago48:52

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Former history professor Joe Stubenrauch joins the podcast to talk about... - What User Experience (UX) Research is and how he got his first UX position - Why (and how) he left his position as a history professor - How coffee chats and passion projects fueled his transition from academic to industry Connect with Joe on Linkedin: https://www.linkedi…

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The True Cost of a PhD (and How to Recover from It) 39:00

1y ago39:00

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Today I discuss what I think is the true cost of doing a PhD and how to recover from it. Main points: To do a PhD, you ultimately sacrifice opportunities to: - Gain real-world career experience outside of academic - Build a professional network that you can leverage for your industry career - Achieve a higher salary and invest for your future (i.e.…

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International Grad Student Life, Tokenism, and Becoming a Professor | Elnaz Parviz, PhD (038) 46:24

1y ago46:24

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Today I interview Dr. Elnaz "Ellie" Parviz, an assistant professor of communication studies. We talk about her journey from international student to professor, what it was like being on the job market, her experiences with tokenism, and what grad students (particularly international grad students) should do to be competitive for academic jobs. Foll…

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What is Your Competitive Advantage as a Job-Seeker? 24:50

1y ago24:50

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Hey folks! In this episode we are talking about competitive advantages on the job market. We cover: Five kinds of different competitive advantages Five examples of folks I know who got great jobs using their competitive advantages Five questions that you can ask yourself (or ask friend!) to identify what your competitive advantages are Would you li…

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Job Search Advice from a Recruiter | Estee Cohen of Apply Now and the California Job Shop 21:11

1y ago21:11

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Today I interview seasoned recruiter Estee Cohen of the Apply Now podcast and California Job Shop recruiting agency. We discuss how to: - Get your first job out of grad school - Create your first industry resume - Crush your first few job interviews - Find a job with good work-life balance Find Estee Cohen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/es…

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Academic False Gods that Keep Us from Going Industry 25:25

1y ago25:25

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Recently, I had some conversations on Instagram that compared academia to religious cults. It got me thinking about my own religious upbringing in Christianity and the Christian religious concept of a sacred cow (or false god). What academic sacred cows do you worship? Are they keeping you from pursuing a career in industry? Here are the four I cou…

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Musical arts, teaching for minimum wage, & building a social media company | Brandon Arvay, DMA 1:04:04

1y ago1:04:04

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Percussion! Tutoring! Social Media! Oh my! Tune in to this week's episode to meet Brandon Arvay, DMA. Brandon and I talk about: - How he went to grad school for percussion performance - What it was like when he realized his career plan (to teach/be a professor) was untenable - How Brandon built a social media management business Links from the show…

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How to Avoid Hustle Culture 27:33

1y ago27:33

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Hey folks! This better-late-than-never episode is all about Hustle Culture. I talk about: What it is How to avoid it when on the job market My thoughts on hustle and hustle culture Ready to kiss the academic hustle goodbye? Download my six week checklist and start going industry: https://www.phdgoingindustry.com/sixweekchecklist PS: Please forgive …

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