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. […]
Resume or CV? What’s the Difference?
I frequently hear early-career scientists and engineers use the term ‘CV’ (abbreviation for Curriculum Vitae) when they are applying for an industry job. This is incorrect terminology, and will likely […]
Here’s the best way to impress an interviewer
Picture this: You are sitting in an interview with a company you’ve had your eye on for months. You’ve done your research, and you know what this company is all […]
What would Dave and I have done?
Product development can be hard… When faced with a challenge at work, I often find myself thinking ‘What would Dave and I have done?’ This frequently helps me come up […]
How to accelerate your technical career in industry
Forbes published a great article by Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd last November. In the article, he gives nine tips for communicating science to non-scientists. This list is also excellent advice for any […]
What is TurningScience all about?
Building Rewarding Careers in Industry TurningScience provides career advice to scientists and engineers who want to build rewarding careers in industry. I started the project back in 2009 when I was […]
Should I get a PhD?
When I speak to undergrads, I always get asked: “Should I go straight into industry with just my Bachelor’s degree, or should I get a PhD first?” This was a […]
Musings on a lame staff meeting (AKA: Valuable leadership lessons)
Several years ago I spent about eight months in an engineering group that had a very ineffective manager. His inability to provide strong leadership for the group was most apparent […]
So, what do you do?
I talk about networking quite a bit, because it’s critical to building a rewarding career. Building real relationships that you maintain through your entire career will bring tremendous value. These […]
Big company or small company. Where do I fit best?
People often ask me: “Should I look for a job at a big company or a small company?” This is an important question, as people tend to be wired to […]