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How to Recruit Hispanic and Latinx Candidates

Oct 19, 2021
Olivia Yongue

With the hiring landscape evolving due to post-pandemic needs, it’s crucial for companies to update their hiring practices in order to be inclusive of the widest range of candidates.

VIDEO: Meet 'Inspiring Mind' And Environmental Researcher Per Espen Stoknes

Jul 22, 2020
The Wiley Network / Verity Wilson

From the top of a mountain, Per Espen Stoknes uses creative, multidisciplinary research processes to understand the human role in ecology and climate change. After interviewing him for an episode of our podcast This Study Shows, we knew we had to learn more. His story reminds us of the power of hope.

7 Ways to Help Pay off Your Student Loans

May 27, 2020
Bola Sokunbi

Got student loans? You’re not alone. According to Student Loan Hero, in 2019, college students graduated with an average debt of $29,900. If you’re in debt today, the good news is that you can get it under control. Read on for seven strategies for you to try.

5 Things Recent Graduates Should Know About Budgeting

May 15, 2020
Bola Sokunbi

You’ve just graduated college, congratulations — that’s huge! But, there’s something you absolutely need to know. It’s a secret that will easily set you up for success in life. No, they don’t teach it in college, and you might not have learned it at home either. In fact, it’s often frowned upon as a boring topic for finance nerds. So, what is it?

Use This Strategy to Hit Your Interview Answers Out of the Park

Apr 24, 2020
Laura DeCarlo

Studying is helpful when it comes to preparing for more than just exams. It’s a necessity if you want to do well in job interviews. When you put the time in to preparing thoughtful responses to interview questions, you’ll be in a better position to provide potential employers with concrete proof that you are a great fit for the job.

Follow this Step-by-Step Guide to Write a Self-Assessment

Apr 16, 2020
Bola Sokunbi

It’s performance review time — and you’ve been asked to come prepared with a self-assessment. But, if you’re worried that the information you provide might be used against you in the future, how do decide what should (and shouldn’t) be included?

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How Is Your Mental Health Today? Q&A with PhD Balance

Dec 2, 2019
Kelly McSweeney

Researchers often face looming deadlines, high pressure, and uncertainty in their careers. They are expected to be resilient in high-stress environments where time constraints, limited resources, and sleep deprivation is considered a rite of passage. However, the newest generation of researchers is challenging this assumption of suffering. PhD Balance is a new organization that aims to provide community support for academics’ mental health.

Mental Health in the Workplace

Jul 22, 2019
Alyssa Gibson

A closer look into how mental health should be addressed in the workplace.

How to Effectively Prepare for an Academic Job Interview

Jul 1, 2019

We put together a list of tips for preparing for an academic job interview. Check it out!

How to Use Social Media to Advance your Career

Jul 1, 2019

Infographic with tips on using social media to advance your academic career.

Tips for Avoiding Unconscious Racial Bias in Your Reference Letters

Jun 4, 2019

Asmeret Berhe has read hundreds of letters of recommendation for researchers in her group at University of California Merced. While reading one particular letter, she was struck by the letter’s underlying tone of racial bias. It was clear that the person writing the letter thought that the student was an exceptional candidate for the position.