Dr Vic

How to Write a Resume for a Job in Industry

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How to Write a Resume for a Job in Industry: Learn how to write a compelling resume for an industry job (or as we term here in the EU, an industry-relevant, or non-academic CV), as an academic, postgraduate or PhD holder. I’ve spoken to tonnes of people in the commercial world and reviewed plenty of … Read more

From Academia to Entrepreneurship

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I recently had a chat with Wilf Nelson a final year PhD candidate at the Centre for Human Brain Health, at the University of Birmingham, UK. Wilf’s research investigates how the brain processes information during simultaneous activation from multiple senses, using various neuroimaging techniques. Aside from finishing up work for his thesis, Wilf also runs … Read more

Combating Sexism in Academia: Gender-specific Actionable Changes

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This week I’m delighted to introduce Carmen Rietdijk PhD, who’s provided an opinion piece on sexism in academia. Carmen is a certified coach for PhD students. Her philosophy is that the PhD experience can be so much more than an uphill battle. She offers specialised one-to-one coaching, workshops, and presentations on a wide range of … Read more