PhD in industry: The best of both worlds?
The best of both worlds: a PhD in industry. Valentina Cassinelli shares why she picked a PhD in industry and what her experiences are.
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220 Shades of Grey
Munich airport. I am the only woman between so many men. Life is grey, blue, black. Mostly grey. So many men. So many suits. So many shirts. So many shiny shoes.
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Podcast: How to find your dream job
How to find your dream job? First of all you need to get to know yourself. This is the personal inventory.
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Don´t speak with anyone!
Don´t speak with anyone. At a conference, the risk is just too high. You cannot present anything that has not yet been published.
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Postdoc or not?
Shall I do a postdoc or not?
That is a fundamental question that you have to ask yourself before starting to apply for jobs. You should ask yourself what you would like to do in the future.
Seriously! Do I need to work?
Seriously! Do I need to work? Parenthood in science. Working mothers and the problems they still face today
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Trade fairs for job hunting
Trade fairs for job hunting Trade fairs are great events, not only for buying or selling equipment, but also for networking and career development. Am I talking about career fairs? No, at the end of this post you´ll know why trade fairs might be better than career fairs for job starters. I just came back
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Which type of conference delegate are you?
Which type of conference delegate are you? Do this test to find out whether you are the Newcomer, the Conference grouch or the Overseller.
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My last day as postdoc
Today I finished the last day officially being a postdoc. I cried partially because it felt like a breakup. It took 6 years and change of three continents to gain enough clarity that, working as an academic professor is not where I want to be personally and professionally. Have I just failed?
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Online and Offline
Of course, online can´t reproduce all elements of personal interaction. However, in-house seminars also can´t reproduce all benefits of online learning and meetings; spatial and temporal flexibility as well as the possibility to learn at one´s own speed to name just a few.
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