My industry PhD
Industry PhD: why he made this decision, how he found the PhD position and what distinguishes an industrial PhD from an academic PhD.
Careers
Hey boss, I’m pregnant!
Diana found out that she is pregnant. How can she increase her chances to stay in touch with the labour market during pregnancy?
The best of both worlds: a PhD in industry
The best of both worlds: a PhD in industry. Valentina Cassinelli shares why she picked a PhD in industry and what her experiences are.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 …
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?