Hello Everyone,
I have been busy working on my next project with GPD, which includes some exciting supplements to the courses I am teaching in the Fall. I will post them when they are finished...stay tuned!
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
"To the Tired Mom"
Just wanted to share to all moms - cheers to all of you!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rachel-m-martin/to-the-tired-mom_b_4104515.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rachel-m-martin/to-the-tired-mom_b_4104515.html
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Creating A Job
Many students have asked me about this one.
"How do I take my PhD and make myself a job? That option exists? I thought I just had to sift through and apply to as many job listings as I can."
This might work for some, but it sometimes proves to be an exhaustive, time-consuming exercise with nothing to show for at the end.
"I applied to 20 jobs and nothing! Why did I write up a PhD?!"
Why does this happen? This means you were too broad. You are casting a too wide of a net. You need to find your specialty, focus on your strengths. Market yourself. Effective marketing of your science and soft skills will land you a job, listed, hidden or created.
So, how do you create a job? Such ambition will require at least 2 years so start early! Your 2 options in creating a job are:
1. Starting you own company
2. Creating a position at an existing company or institution
If you are opting for option 1 then you need business skills. An MBA, miniMBA or some sort of business course at the School of Continuing Studies is helpful. If you are aiming for option 2, then you need to find the key players, find possible funding, know the language. Here is a useful article by Chris Gaborit which all PhD students should read, especially points 2 and 3.
Stay tuned for details of option 2.
"How do I take my PhD and make myself a job? That option exists? I thought I just had to sift through and apply to as many job listings as I can."
This might work for some, but it sometimes proves to be an exhaustive, time-consuming exercise with nothing to show for at the end.
"I applied to 20 jobs and nothing! Why did I write up a PhD?!"
Why does this happen? This means you were too broad. You are casting a too wide of a net. You need to find your specialty, focus on your strengths. Market yourself. Effective marketing of your science and soft skills will land you a job, listed, hidden or created.
So, how do you create a job? Such ambition will require at least 2 years so start early! Your 2 options in creating a job are:
1. Starting you own company
2. Creating a position at an existing company or institution
If you are opting for option 1 then you need business skills. An MBA, miniMBA or some sort of business course at the School of Continuing Studies is helpful. If you are aiming for option 2, then you need to find the key players, find possible funding, know the language. Here is a useful article by Chris Gaborit which all PhD students should read, especially points 2 and 3.
Stay tuned for details of option 2.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Happy International Women's Day!
To all the daughters, sisters, mothers, grandmothers, aunts - Happy Women's Day!
Cheers to being women!
Have fun being a girl - enjoy the dresses, colours, hopscotch, braiding hair, playing make-believe, creativity.
Have fun being a mom - experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, childrearing and fostering goodness.
Being a woman is an adventure - enjoy!
Cheers to being women!
Have fun being a girl - enjoy the dresses, colours, hopscotch, braiding hair, playing make-believe, creativity.
Have fun being a mom - experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, childrearing and fostering goodness.
Being a woman is an adventure - enjoy!
Saturday, January 25, 2014
The Jobs Out There
I am lecturing this week about the type of jobs out there, particularly for those in the biosciences with higher degrees. They are 1) listed, 2) hidden and 3) created. Listed jobs are obtained with stellar cover letters, resumes or CVs, and excellent interviews. Hidden are obtained usually through a network AND the excellent cover letters, resumes and interviews. Created jobs are obtained by those who are leaders and creative thinkers. If you have the leadership skills and the superb science - try for the latter. Your drive, passion, mentors and knowing the key players will take you there. Whether it is a CEO of a company or a new position at an institution, find the skills you need to get there and...get there.
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