A Note to Ph.D. Students: Here’s What We Are Really Looking for in a Job Interview
One of the scariest aspects of pursuing a Ph.D. (aside from thesis defense) is the poor job prospects on the other side. After slogging through many years of intense research, late nights writing, spouse working, and no money, it is a bit discouraging to realize the job opportunities are few and far between.
Of course, I always warn my own students of this reality if they express interest in getting a Ph.D. It is a noble pursuit, but one that does not always translate into to steady, financially-viable employment.
So, whenever a Ph.D. student does get that rare job interview (and they are rare!) they will need to make the … Continue reading...