‘Good Luck’ is a bad thing to wish on someone…
I no longer like to hear someone wish another ‘Good luck!’ I know that the wisher means well, but all I can hear is ‘This thing you are facing is […]
Resume vs CV – What’s the Difference?
Subscribe to the TurningScience YouTube Channel Resume vs CV – What’s the Difference? I frequently hear early-career scientists and engineers use the term ‘CV’ (abbreviation for Curriculum Vitae) when they […]
Will I Regret Leaving Academia?
Subscribe to the TurningScience YouTube Channel Will I Regret Leaving Academia for an Industry Career? A common worry that I hear about a lot when I travel and speak is […]
5 Habits Successful PhDs in Industry Learn Quickly
Subscribe to the TurningScience YouTube Channel 5 Habits Successful PhDs in Industry Learn Quickly Getting a PhD in science or engineering teaches you technical skills that are very useful in […]
Should I do a postdoc if I want a career in industry?
Subscribe to the TurningScience YouTube Channel Should I do a postdoc? When I visit universities to work with science PhDs on their career development, I’m frequently asked “I want an […]
Do you work with people you like?
You may prefer to work with people you like. Early in my career, I felt the same way. I figured if I was going to be spending so much of […]
Voices of Scientists in Industry: Scott Sternberg
This article was first published as part of my “Voices of Scientists in Industry” series on LinkedIn Scott Sternberg has a BS in Physics from SUNY College at Cortland […]
Voices of Scientists in Industry: Tanya Ramond
This is a reprint of an article from my “Voices of Scientists in Industry” series published on LinkedIn. Tanya Ramond is Director of Product Management at BridgeSat in Denver, […]
How to make your career an inspiring work of art!
There are many ways to follow someone else’s idea of what a career should be. Be bold and make your career a work of art! Please check out this article […]
The TurningScience Video Blog Channel
TurningScience has a YouTube video blog channel! Here are some of the most popular videos: They want industry experience. I don’t have any. What do I do?
Listen More Than You Talk
We’ve all heard various advice on how important listening is for effective communication. Common clichés exist such as: “There’s a reason we have two ears and one mouth,” or “The […]
Big Company or Small Company?
“Should I look for a job at a big company or a small company?” is a very common question among job seekers, particularly those who are early in their career. […]