Career Advice – PhD Students
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How many conferences postgrads should attend
Conferences are important events in every postgraduate’s career. Therefore, it makes sense that many postgraduate students ask themselves how many conferences they should ideally attend. While the exact number of conferences that a PhD student should (or can) go to…
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A guide for first year PhD students: Expectations, responsibilities, advice
The first year of a PhD can feel like a rollercoaster ride. First-year PhD students are ambitious and want to fulfil expectations. At the same time, they may be unsure of what these expectations and their responsibilities are. This guide…
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Are doctoral summer schools for PhD students worth it?
Doctoral summer schools are popular among PhD students. And indeed, they can be a beneficial part of a PhD trajectory. However, PhD summer schools also have some drawbacks. Learn more about PhD summer schools, and the ultimate question of whether…
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Character traits of ‘bad’ PhD students
Simply labelling a PhD student as ‘bad’ is certainly problematic and questionable. There are, however, a number of character traits that make some individuals less suited to pursue a PhD than others. Unless they change their habits. Contents What are…
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Top 20 motivational quotes for PhD students
Everyone needs some extra motivation from time to time. PhD students are no exception. Here is a list of the 20 best motivational quotes for PhD students. 1. You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody. –…
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A comprehensive guide to part-time PhDs
Doing a PhD part-time can be an attractive option for many reasons. However, part-time PhDs are less common than full-time ones, and there tends to be a lack of information on this option. This guide to part-time PhDs answers the…
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Stress levels: PhD versus non-academic full-time job
Is pursuing a PhD as stressful as a full-time job? This is a question that many prospective PhD students ask themselves. While it depends on your personality, a PhD can be more stressful than a full-time job outside of academia.…
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Writing a successful academic CV (and a free template)
Academic CVs differ from conventional CVs. Learn what’s important for effective academic CV writing, and which sections to include, and have a look at Master Academia’s free academic CV template. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I…
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Establishing an all-round academic profile
Simply delivering an excellent thesis is not enough to compete in the academic job market. Instead, universities look for all-round academics. Individuals who strive for academic careers in the future, benefit from being aware of these expectations. The sooner you…
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Ten reasons NOT to pursue an academic career
Academia can be a wonderful but also a tough place. If you are nearing the end of your postgraduate degree (at the master’s or PhD level), you have to make an important decision: staying in or leaving academia. The following…
