Whether to pursue an advanced degree or to look for a job is a question fraught by many in the field of STEM. In fact, it may be very difficult to understand when and how to sail smoothly from...

Academic and industry CVs look completely different. The focus of academic CVs is on learning experiences while the other majorly focuses on work/hands-on experience relevant to the job description....

A PhD is not just for the natural sciences. Doctorates come from all fields of study, and in some of them, self-funding the course can be very common. However the cost of a PhD can be too high a cost...

Much like the challenging “Tell me about yourself” question, this one is inevitable too. You can almost always expect to face this question and you must be prepared for it. It is important...

The quick answer is that it depends on the PhD student. A PhD student brings a lot to the table in terms of skills but often soft skills are neglected and this can put off potential employers. An...

While it is great that degrees from Ph.D. degrees are starting to be recognized by the industry, we must also bear in mind that the degree itself is being modernized to suit the demands for the job...