Category: Networking

Finishing a PhD has been one of the most exciting and fulfilling goals I have achieved so far. However, the   Read more

Finding a good job in today’s economy is a challenge, especially when it comes to specialized research. Many PhDs are   Read more

It’s that time again, my contract is ending and I am back on the job market.  I’m fairly optimistic this   Read more

That is “word of mouth”, the slightly less effective version of networking. Trouble is, people do this, and think they   Read more

The definition of mentoring has evolved over time. While the dictionary defines a mentor as “a wise and trusted counselor   Read more

Having a job is an essential part of our adult life, and it is definitely something we need in order   Read more

Today we’re continuing on the topic of networking…last time, we talked about how to say hello…now, we’re going to talk   Read more

I recently gave a talk at a luncheon hosted by my research institute. In the days since, I’ve had a   Read more

Being part of a group that enjoys similar interests and shared experiences is not a recent phenomenon. When we were   Read more

Years ago, during my grad school interviews, the late Seymour Benzer told me that I would be forced to decide in grad   Read more