MCDA Newsletter – April, 2019 Universities are producing PhDs in record numbers in all disciplines. It’s exciting to have all this brain power! We have phenomenal technologies and research coming from university labs, while our PhDs are being groomed to continue their research and teaching. Yet, according to Nature, while the number of academic PhDsContinue reading “PhD’s at the Crossroads: Career Counseling and Coaching for a New Direction”
Category Archives: Job Search
Career Conversations on Social Media
Most of us know what not to post on our social media accounts. More than 69% of employers have rejected some applicants on the basis of what they found. Even when not in job search mode, we can manage our professional reputation (aka Brand) by what we share. Match your postings to your online goalsContinue reading “Career Conversations on Social Media”
Career Conversations without Ageism
How frustrating it is to struggle with a conversation because we see things through our different lenses! We make assumptions based on so many things, but for this blog I’ll focus on a person’s age. Age discrimination is still pervasive when it comes to hiring older workers. And for different reasons, many young workers alsoContinue reading “Career Conversations without Ageism”
Your Personal Career BoD
Should I move to take the next step in my career? Is now the time for me to launch my own business? Why should I invest in a Ph.D? A personal Board of Directors (BoD) can facilitate your career decisions. Many of us have our friends, relatives, former teachers, or mentors that we go toContinue reading “Your Personal Career BoD”
Building Your Network from Scratch
If you think you don’t know anyone who can help with your job search, then you need to look at this from a different angle. In most cases we don’t know that actual hiring person. But you may know someone who does, or can connect you to them. rather than just asking “Are you (yourContinue reading “Building Your Network from Scratch”
Continuing the Career Conversation
You’ve just heard someone speak or attended a meeting where you met someone with common interests. Or perhaps you just attended a conference and have a stash on business cards. What’s your next step? First 12 hours Look at the business card or your note and recall everything that was interesting and important to rememberContinue reading “Continuing the Career Conversation”
Translate Your Resume: Show How You Make a Difference
To all my scientist, engineering and IT people – your resume needs translation! Your CV needs to showcase how your work makes a difference! No longer will just a list of technical qualifications be enough. If you want to take your passion to the next level, do you know what that next level is? IsContinue reading “Translate Your Resume: Show How You Make a Difference”
Getting Real in the Job Interview
You’ve likely seen someone who was great in the interview, but turned out to be a jerk under day-to-day interactions. And the opposite also happens – the stress of the interview makes someone tongue-tied or goofy, when they would be a good asset to the team. By the time you are asked to interview (F2FContinue reading “Getting Real in the Job Interview”
Update Your References This Month
A few months ago I posted some tips on the Care and Feeding of Your References and this month here are some more tips to get past your procrastination. May 4-8 is Update your References Week. References are people that vouch for your work. Your boss is a key person, but not the only one.Continue reading “Update Your References This Month”
Your References – Care and Feeding
Many of us set a goal for new employment this time of year. Along with updating the resume, online profiles and reconnecting with people, make an appointment with yourself to consider your reference strategy. My what? My references are my former employers, right? Not necessarily. Yes, potential employers traditionally want past bosses, but they oftenContinue reading “Your References – Care and Feeding”