December 7, 2023 • 21 mins
If you are among the best bachelor and master students, you might think about earning a PhD. This episode of the PostdocTransformation show for scientists leaping into business will help you reflect on deciding on the best grad school for you, as you envision your vision of life, especially as an underrepresented, underprivileged and underserved early career scientist.
Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares actionable tips for your PostdocTransformation!
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3) How to read social media & network?
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5) How to do informational interviews to get insights?
6) How to create your customized applications?
7) How to prepare your thesis from a business POV?
8) How to apply to your fave employers?
9) How to choose the right job offer?
10) How to prepare for your new job?
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(00:01):
Postdoc Transformation,postdoc transformation.
Postdoc transformation.
Invest in your postdoc transformation.
Welcome to the seasonal show forscientists leaping into business.
(00:24):
In every sponsored episode, we are happyto recommend employers of choice for you.
Make sure to check your readinessto leap out of science with us for
free, as linked in the show notes.
For your career transition, weoffer customized career transition
e courses and memberships, also atgraduate schools all over the world.
Maybe yours too.
(00:45):
And if your university isn't yet ourcustomer, enroll in your free email
course for career transition madesimple as linked in the show notes.
I'm your host, Professor Dr.
Eleonore Soei-Winkels with myteam who is rooting for you.
And let's build your PostdocTransformation with this episode.
(01:06):
This is our kickoff episode for seasonthree of our PostdocTransformation show.
And it's called how to findthe best graduate school.
As you are a brilliant PhD student,postdoc, or even professor who
wants to leap into business.
I want to thank you so much forlistening since 24 episodes.
(01:28):
I'm ready to up mypodcasting game for you.
I've literally built a house toinvite selected guests who will bring
inspiration, advice and opportunitiesto our PostdocTransformation Show that
I cannot deliver, but you deserve.
So, our Season 3 is packed withinterviews with experts, leaders,
(01:51):
HR people, professors, PhD careeradvisors, and if you want to know who's
going to inspire and empower you, staytuned until the end of this episode.
As you know, I'm a professor forindustrial and occupational psychology
in Germany, in real life, andoften my best bachelor's students
and master's students asked me toadvise on starting a PhD program.
(02:14):
So, as season three will bemainly full of interview episodes.
I want to dedicate this episodeto all the best bachelor and
master students worldwide.
Maybe this is an episode to sharewith your best students, too.
And believe me, they will thank you later.
So what's my why for this episode,dear best bachelor or master's student?
(02:40):
I want you to decide on earning aPhD after a thorough reflection.
and to find the bestgraduate school for you.
Woohoo!
Let's start with the first oftwo chapters in this episode.
Here's what I shared in the BeyondScience magazine on Instagram in the
paperback edition and also online.
(03:03):
And I linked to that in the show notes.
What advice would you liketo give to young scientists?
A great performance inyour master's degree.
Lack of job alternatives after themaster, reluctance to enter the
non academic job market, all threeare wrong reasons to pursue a PhD.
(03:23):
If you want to become a scientistfor the right reasons, go for it.
Do this with due diligence.
The chances to become aprofessor are very small.
Academia is not fair forunderprivileged, underrepresented,
and underserved scientists.
Some disciplines have bettercareer prospects than others.
The nature of delayed andrare gratifications in overall
(03:47):
science can be depressing.
So, please reflect whether you have enoughresilience, resources, and confidence
to endure the tough times in your PhD.
Follow role models in socialmedia to make an informed decision
prior to start a PhD or postdoc.
Teaser, subscribe to this PostdocTransformation show to not
(04:10):
miss our selected inspiring PhDholders in business and academia.
Then, you consider the benefitsand opportunity costs of a PhD.
or even a postdoc or even a professorship.
Reflect on your chances to transitionyour career into industries and
business parallel to your research.
(04:31):
Why?
Because then you don't have to putup with toxic leadership and bad
career prospects and low salariesif you have good alternatives.
Hey, PostdocTransformer, areyou curious to ask professors,
principal investigators, visitingscientists, postdocs, PhD students,
and candidates some in depth lifeand career guiding questions?
(04:54):
But it feels cringe, soyou end up not asking.
Buy our PostdocTransformationCard Game to have more fun and
valuable insights in your journalclub, lab, and mentoring meetings,
lab rotations, during conferences,panels, and breaks at the Mensa.
You'll get 10 intriguing.
Mentoring questions per career level.
(05:16):
Show 10 for PhD students, 10for postdocs, 10 for professors,
10 for parental, scientists,underprivileged and underrepresented
and underserved scientists.
Check them out with our discount couponon the PostdocTransformation shop
linked on postdoctransformation dot.
(05:37):
Okay, let's go to the second oftwo chapters in this episode.
If you want to do a PhD, by allmeans, you need to decide on your grad
school, especially if you are a gifted,underrepresented, underprivileged, and
underserved master or bachelor graduate.
Yes, you heard me correctly.
You can also pursue a PhDright away after your bachelor.
(06:01):
Here are some points to consider.
Number one.
Requirements.
Some programs accept a certainbachelor degree if it fulfills
certain criteria and maybe you justneed to add extra courses or exams.
Number two, choose yourresearch discipline according
to the future of work.
(06:21):
How can a specific researchtopic help many people to embrace
the future challenges accordingto the World Economic Forum?
That's research needed, and thereforemost probably, it's better funded.
If you wish to dig deeper into thefuture of work, I have two episodes
in season one and two, and I willlink to them in the show notes.
(06:44):
Have you found this episodeso far helpful for yourself?
Well, maybe you can subscribe onYouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts,
Podbean, or wherever you get our show.
And also, share this episode withyour PhD bestie because that would
encourage us to help the underprivileged,underrepresented, and underserved early
career scientists leaping into business.
(07:05):
This would also ensure that youdon't miss a future episode.
Also, Our subscription and listeningnumbers are key for finding the
right sponsors for our show sothat we can help you for free.
And now back to the show.
Now, let's go back tothe factors number three.
Research scholarships and financial aid.
(07:26):
Look for universities that offerscholarships, grants, or financial
aid specifically for underprivilegedstudents to ease the financial burden.
Number four, diversityand inclusion programs.
Seek schools with robust diversityand inclusion programs that actively
support underrepresented students sothat there is a more inclusive community.
(07:51):
Those which have it, obviouslyneeded it in the first place, but
at least they are aware and aresomewhat committed to improve.
Number five, faculty diversity.
Consider the diversity of faculty andstaff as this can impact your academic
experience and access to mentorship.
I can tell you that firsthand, right?
(08:14):
So, for a very long time, I've been aprofessor exactly since 10 years now, and
I don't see a lot of minority professors.
I'm always one of the very fewwomen, people of color, mothers, etc.
If you are underrepresented,you deserve role models that are
relatable and inspiring for you.
(08:35):
Not just the ones you cannot emulate.
And related to mentoring,please also listen to Mentoring
Your Way with Professor Dr.
Carlotta A. Berry.
And once you have determined yourreadiness to leap and want to transition
into business or industries, then youcan enroll in your free email course with
10 actionable, bingeable email lessonsuntil you start your job in business.
(08:59):
You'll get 10 emails like this.
Number one, how to leap out of science.
Number two, how to build yoursustainable LinkedIn profile.
Number three, how to readsocial media and network.
Number four, how to researchyour favorite jobs and employers.
Number five, how to do informationinterviews to get insights.
Number six, how to create yourcustomized applications with ChatGPT.
(09:23):
Number seven, how to prepare yourthesis from a business point of view.
Number eight, how to applyto your favorite employers.
Number nine, how to choosethe right job offer.
Number 10, how toprepare for your new job.
Now back to the factors.
Number six, location.
Think of the location of theschool and whether it aligns with
(09:45):
your personal preferences andgoals, such as cost of living, job
opportunities, and community support.
Listen to our very first episode andwhat I said about geographies where,
you know, living is safe for you.
Number seven, student support services.
I would investigate the availabilityof support services like counseling,
(10:08):
tutoring, career development, which canhelp underprivileged students to succeed.
In that case, I have always recommendedmy alumni grad school, the Ruhr
University of Bochum ResearchSchool, as linked in the show notes.
Also, check out our episodes onstrategies for doing a PhD and strategies
(10:29):
for underrepresented PhD students.
Number eight, networking opportunities.
Look for schools with strong alumniand alumni networks and connections
to organizations or industriesthat align with your career goal.
Or maybe you have ineptus or somethinglike that at your school, at your
university, which is a valuabledifferential networking experience if
(10:54):
your PhD does not focus on business.
And by the way, did you knowthat there are programs offering
a PhD in entrepreneurship oremerging technologies, et cetera.
Listen to the episode with Dr.
Tina Ruseva as an example.
And did you know that we offerdeep dive e course workshops and
memberships at graduate schools,maybe also at yours in the future.
(11:17):
Ask your graduate schoolcoordinator, whether they want
to book my services so that I candeliver them to you 24 seven 365.
on your mobile device.
And even better, if you get us paid byyour grad school, we will pay you 50
percent recurring sales commissions.
So you will earn money with us aswe help you and your PhD besties
(11:41):
to transition into business.
We can build our PostdocTransformation together.
Research opportunities.
So if you are pursuing a researchoriented program, explore the research
opportunities and labs available toyou prior to signing the contract.
(12:03):
Big name researchers have pros and cons,and sometimes that means that postdocs are
the better option as supervisors for you.
That doesn't mean that postdocsaren't the better option at all.
But instead, you should always thinkof who can also, you know, help you on
the way towards becoming a professor.
(12:24):
Or, leaving academia altogether.
Number 10.
Community engagement.
Consider schools that are activelyengaged with and support the surrounding
underserved communities, which indicatesa commitment to social responsibility.
Have you ever wondered how to makeyour grad school stand out in the
(12:46):
crowded landscape of academia?
Do you aim to attract the bestmaster's students from all over the
world to learn from and work with yourprofessors so that your research remains
globally recognized and well funded?
Do you wish to repel bad applicationswhich aren't tailored towards your
grad school's research profile?
Now, let's talk about a powerfulbranding tool, podcasts.
(13:09):
They're a game changer forhigher education institutions.
As a professor, active on TikTok,Instagram, LinkedIn, and a podcast
host and producer of this PostdocTransformation show, I'm here to
encourage all the graduate schoolrepresentatives to think beyond the
conventional marketing mechanism.
Instead of being one of many vendors.
At a time limited grad school fair, whynot create a podcast that showcases your
(13:35):
grad school as the ultimate destinationfor the world's best masters students
share inspiring and encouraging storiesof your top PhD students, high profile
alumni, your faculty and theincredible opportunities your grad
school offers a podcast can be a windowinto your school's vibrant community.
(13:56):
It's cutting edge researchand unique experiences.
And in times of AI generatedmarketing material, a podcast
with your academic leaders.
in real life is a very humanand innovative way to attract
prospective PhD students.
You can inform them every day,everywhere, not just during the typical
(14:16):
grad school application seasons.
This would prepare your bestcandidates for the application.
Even better, you can support andmake your current PhD students and
postdocs visible for their nextcareer steps in academia or business.
Remember, successful graduateselevate your grad school's reputation.
(14:37):
So, if you are a university chancellor,grad school dean, speaker, consider this.
By launching a podcast for your gradschool, you can elevate your grad
school's brand and tell aspiringscientists and employers what makes
your grad school the best choicewith scalable, evergreen content.
(14:59):
If you're interested, forward this toyour marketing representative and get
our list of 30 sample episode titlescustomizable for your grad school podcast.
And just enter an emailaddress on my website, www.
postdoctransformation.
com as linked in the show notes.
As a seasoned professor and podcaster,I'm also happy to strategize about
(15:23):
how you can launch your grad schoolpodcast on Podbean, the podcast
hosting platform we use for thePostdoc Transformation Show supporting
scientists leaping into business.
Number 11.
Financial planning.
Well, a PhD costs a lot.
Whether it's fees or your lifetime.
(15:45):
So create a detailed financial
plan to understand the costs associatedwith graduate school and Explore
options like work study programs andplease don't work as a clerk waiter
or whatever There are future proofways to PhD after all, you know You
(16:06):
are already a bachelor or master.
So, by the way, let me know if Ishould dedicate an episode on how
to earn money as a PhD student.
Number 12.
Talk to current students.
Connect with current studentswho share similar backgrounds and
experiences to get insights whetheryour school that you are interested
(16:28):
Is really inclusive and supportive.
How well are diverse studentsreally when you offer them to buy
a coffee or pizza for some realtalk and prior to meeting them?
Listen to the red flags thatindicate that your career is at risk.
Episode of the PostdocTransformation Showso that you can ask them about red flags.
(16:49):
Number 13.
Use your application essays to highlightyour unique background and experiences
which can make you a compelling candidate.
Let me know whether I should invite PhD
program admissions experts so that you canlearn how to write a winning application.
Number 14.
Track record of successful PhD
(17:10):
holders in business and academia.
Well, as we all know.
Most of the PhD studentswon't become a professor.
So, what is the rest doing?
Well, check out your potential gradschool's alumni and alumna on LinkedIn.
Are they relatable, inspiring?
Are they role models for you?
Have they achieved somethingthat makes you think a PhD from
(17:33):
that grad school is worth it?
And if you don't know any other questionsthat you can ask for finding the right
grad school, please also check out myPostdocTransformation card game series.
with full of questions that youcan ask current PhD students.
So, speaking of which, maybe we'retalking about role models that are
more advanced, further down the road.
(17:56):
I'm excited to share with youour guest list for season three
and four because I have more.
then 12 episodes alreadyplanned out because so many
have said yes to my request.
So we've got Dr.
Tina Ruseva, Dr.
Ashley Ruba, Dr.
Emily Rosenthal, Dr.
(18:17):
Sonjaa Ullland, Dr.
Rima Rey, professor Dr.
Kristin Eichhorn.
Dr.
Luna Munoz, Emilia Miller, Dr.
Gertrude Nonterah, professor Dr.
Ramona Cutri, Dr.
Holly Prescott, Dr.
Yvette Martinez-Vu, Desi Dobreva,Maike Stelter, and so many more.
(18:39):
I am daily adding new gueststo my list and I can't wait to
celebrate them with you and foryou because they will inspire you.
Dear PostdocTransformers.
They share their experiences asentrepreneurs, experts, leaders, HR
people, professors, and seasoned PhD
career advisors.
(19:02):
Remember, you are a PostdocTransformer.
You are highly intelligent, welleducated, a bachelor, master, and
maybe you have already your doctorunder your belt, or you are a postdoc.
You are internationally experienced,fluent in English, a leader and
expert in your prior researchfield, you're resilient, brilliant
(19:23):
in adaptation and problem solving.
You are eager to bring in thetransferable and monetizable
skills needed in many companies.
To embrace the future and to become orremain an innovator in their markets.
So, taken together.
Chapter 1.
If you want to become a scientist forthe right reasons, go for it, chapter to
(19:45):
have 15 factors altogether requirementsresearch discipline according to the
future of work research scholarshipsand financial aid diversity and
inclusion programs, faculty diversity,location, student support services,
networking opportunities, researchopportunities, community engagement,
(20:06):
financial planning, applicationessays, track record of successful PhD
holders in business and academia, andmentoring questions that you can ask
for finding the right graduate school.
Remember, your situation is unique,and finding the right graduate
school requires a tailored approach.
(20:26):
It's essential to consider yourspecific needs and goals when
making your decision so that youown your PostdocTransformation
from day one of grad school.
Do you want a transcript of our episode?
And our episode sponsors answersto all six bold questions so
that you can choose to apply.
Do you want to nominate yourpotential employer of choice so that
(20:49):
we can ask them our bold questions?
For all of that, click on our links inour show notes and on our website, www.
postdoctransformation.
com.
Remember to check your readinessto leap out of science and to
enroll in our free email courseCareer Transition Made Simple.
Thanks for your attention.
I'm Professor Dr.
Elenore Soei-Winkels, the host of yourseasonal postdoc transformation show.
(21:12):
PostdocTransformation
Postdoc Transformation,postdoc transformation.
Postdoc transformation.
Invest in your postdoc transformation.
Welcome to the seasonal show forscientists leaping into business.
(00:24):
In every sponsored episode, we are happyto recommend employers of choice for you.
Make sure to check your readinessto leap out of science with us for
free, as linked in the show notes.
For your career transition, weoffer customized career transition
e courses and memberships, also atgraduate schools all over the world.
Maybe yours too.
(00:45):
And if your university isn't yet ourcustomer, enroll in your free email
course for career transition madesimple as linked in the show notes.
I'm your host, Professor Dr.
Eleonore Soei-Winkels with myteam who is rooting for you.
And let's build your PostdocTransformation with this episode.
(01:06):
This is our kickoff episode for seasonthree of our PostdocTransformation show.
And it's called how to findthe best graduate school.
As you are a brilliant PhD student,postdoc, or even professor who
wants to leap into business.
I want to thank you so much forlistening since 24 episodes.
(01:28):
I'm ready to up mypodcasting game for you.
I've literally built a house toinvite selected guests who will bring
inspiration, advice and opportunitiesto our PostdocTransformation Show that
I cannot deliver, but you deserve.
So, our Season 3 is packed withinterviews with experts, leaders,
(01:51):
HR people, professors, PhD careeradvisors, and if you want to know who's
going to inspire and empower you, staytuned until the end of this episode.
As you know, I'm a professor forindustrial and occupational psychology
in Germany, in real life, andoften my best bachelor's students
and master's students asked me toadvise on starting a PhD program.
(02:14):
So, as season three will bemainly full of interview episodes.
I want to dedicate this episodeto all the best bachelor and
master students worldwide.
Maybe this is an episode to sharewith your best students, too.
And believe me, they will thank you later.
So what's my why for this episode,dear best bachelor or master's student?
(02:40):
I want you to decide on earning aPhD after a thorough reflection.
and to find the bestgraduate school for you.
Woohoo!
Let's start with the first oftwo chapters in this episode.
Here's what I shared in the BeyondScience magazine on Instagram in the
paperback edition and also online.
(03:03):
And I linked to that in the show notes.
What advice would you liketo give to young scientists?
A great performance inyour master's degree.
Lack of job alternatives after themaster, reluctance to enter the
non academic job market, all threeare wrong reasons to pursue a PhD.
(03:23):
If you want to become a scientistfor the right reasons, go for it.
Do this with due diligence.
The chances to become aprofessor are very small.
Academia is not fair forunderprivileged, underrepresented,
and underserved scientists.
Some disciplines have bettercareer prospects than others.
The nature of delayed andrare gratifications in overall
(03:47):
science can be depressing.
So, please reflect whether you have enoughresilience, resources, and confidence
to endure the tough times in your PhD.
Follow role models in socialmedia to make an informed decision
prior to start a PhD or postdoc.
Teaser, subscribe to this PostdocTransformation show to not
(04:10):
miss our selected inspiring PhDholders in business and academia.
Then, you consider the benefitsand opportunity costs of a PhD.
or even a postdoc or even a professorship.
Reflect on your chances to transitionyour career into industries and
business parallel to your research.
(04:31):
Why?
Because then you don't have to putup with toxic leadership and bad
career prospects and low salariesif you have good alternatives.
Hey, PostdocTransformer, areyou curious to ask professors,
principal investigators, visitingscientists, postdocs, PhD students,
and candidates some in depth lifeand career guiding questions?
(04:54):
But it feels cringe, soyou end up not asking.
Buy our PostdocTransformationCard Game to have more fun and
valuable insights in your journalclub, lab, and mentoring meetings,
lab rotations, during conferences,panels, and breaks at the Mensa.
You'll get 10 intriguing.
Mentoring questions per career level.
(05:16):
Show 10 for PhD students, 10for postdocs, 10 for professors,
10 for parental, scientists,underprivileged and underrepresented
and underserved scientists.
Check them out with our discount couponon the PostdocTransformation shop
linked on postdoctransformation dot.
(05:37):
Okay, let's go to the second oftwo chapters in this episode.
If you want to do a PhD, by allmeans, you need to decide on your grad
school, especially if you are a gifted,underrepresented, underprivileged, and
underserved master or bachelor graduate.
Yes, you heard me correctly.
You can also pursue a PhDright away after your bachelor.
(06:01):
Here are some points to consider.
Number one.
Requirements.
Some programs accept a certainbachelor degree if it fulfills
certain criteria and maybe you justneed to add extra courses or exams.
Number two, choose yourresearch discipline according
to the future of work.
(06:21):
How can a specific researchtopic help many people to embrace
the future challenges accordingto the World Economic Forum?
That's research needed, and thereforemost probably, it's better funded.
If you wish to dig deeper into thefuture of work, I have two episodes
in season one and two, and I willlink to them in the show notes.
(06:44):
Have you found this episodeso far helpful for yourself?
Well, maybe you can subscribe onYouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts,
Podbean, or wherever you get our show.
And also, share this episode withyour PhD bestie because that would
encourage us to help the underprivileged,underrepresented, and underserved early
career scientists leaping into business.
(07:05):
This would also ensure that youdon't miss a future episode.
Also, Our subscription and listeningnumbers are key for finding the
right sponsors for our show sothat we can help you for free.
And now back to the show.
Now, let's go back tothe factors number three.
Research scholarships and financial aid.
(07:26):
Look for universities that offerscholarships, grants, or financial
aid specifically for underprivilegedstudents to ease the financial burden.
Number four, diversityand inclusion programs.
Seek schools with robust diversityand inclusion programs that actively
support underrepresented students sothat there is a more inclusive community.
(07:51):
Those which have it, obviouslyneeded it in the first place, but
at least they are aware and aresomewhat committed to improve.
Number five, faculty diversity.
Consider the diversity of faculty andstaff as this can impact your academic
experience and access to mentorship.
I can tell you that firsthand, right?
(08:14):
So, for a very long time, I've been aprofessor exactly since 10 years now, and
I don't see a lot of minority professors.
I'm always one of the very fewwomen, people of color, mothers, etc.
If you are underrepresented,you deserve role models that are
relatable and inspiring for you.
(08:35):
Not just the ones you cannot emulate.
And related to mentoring,please also listen to Mentoring
Your Way with Professor Dr.
Carlotta A. Berry.
And once you have determined yourreadiness to leap and want to transition
into business or industries, then youcan enroll in your free email course with
10 actionable, bingeable email lessonsuntil you start your job in business.
(08:59):
You'll get 10 emails like this.
Number one, how to leap out of science.
Number two, how to build yoursustainable LinkedIn profile.
Number three, how to readsocial media and network.
Number four, how to researchyour favorite jobs and employers.
Number five, how to do informationinterviews to get insights.
Number six, how to create yourcustomized applications with ChatGPT.
(09:23):
Number seven, how to prepare yourthesis from a business point of view.
Number eight, how to applyto your favorite employers.
Number nine, how to choosethe right job offer.
Number 10, how toprepare for your new job.
Now back to the factors.
Number six, location.
Think of the location of theschool and whether it aligns with
(09:45):
your personal preferences andgoals, such as cost of living, job
opportunities, and community support.
Listen to our very first episode andwhat I said about geographies where,
you know, living is safe for you.
Number seven, student support services.
I would investigate the availabilityof support services like counseling,
(10:08):
tutoring, career development, which canhelp underprivileged students to succeed.
In that case, I have always recommendedmy alumni grad school, the Ruhr
University of Bochum ResearchSchool, as linked in the show notes.
Also, check out our episodes onstrategies for doing a PhD and strategies
(10:29):
for underrepresented PhD students.
Number eight, networking opportunities.
Look for schools with strong alumniand alumni networks and connections
to organizations or industriesthat align with your career goal.
Or maybe you have ineptus or somethinglike that at your school, at your
university, which is a valuabledifferential networking experience if
(10:54):
your PhD does not focus on business.
And by the way, did you knowthat there are programs offering
a PhD in entrepreneurship oremerging technologies, et cetera.
Listen to the episode with Dr.
Tina Ruseva as an example.
And did you know that we offerdeep dive e course workshops and
memberships at graduate schools,maybe also at yours in the future.
(11:17):
Ask your graduate schoolcoordinator, whether they want
to book my services so that I candeliver them to you 24 seven 365.
on your mobile device.
And even better, if you get us paid byyour grad school, we will pay you 50
percent recurring sales commissions.
So you will earn money with us aswe help you and your PhD besties
(11:41):
to transition into business.
We can build our PostdocTransformation together.
Research opportunities.
So if you are pursuing a researchoriented program, explore the research
opportunities and labs available toyou prior to signing the contract.
(12:03):
Big name researchers have pros and cons,and sometimes that means that postdocs are
the better option as supervisors for you.
That doesn't mean that postdocsaren't the better option at all.
But instead, you should always thinkof who can also, you know, help you on
the way towards becoming a professor.
(12:24):
Or, leaving academia altogether.
Number 10.
Community engagement.
Consider schools that are activelyengaged with and support the surrounding
underserved communities, which indicatesa commitment to social responsibility.
Have you ever wondered how to makeyour grad school stand out in the
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crowded landscape of academia?
Do you aim to attract the bestmaster's students from all over the
world to learn from and work with yourprofessors so that your research remains
globally recognized and well funded?
Do you wish to repel bad applicationswhich aren't tailored towards your
grad school's research profile?
Now, let's talk about a powerfulbranding tool, podcasts.
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They're a game changer forhigher education institutions.
As a professor, active on TikTok,Instagram, LinkedIn, and a podcast
host and producer of this PostdocTransformation show, I'm here to
encourage all the graduate schoolrepresentatives to think beyond the
conventional marketing mechanism.
Instead of being one of many vendors.
At a time limited grad school fair, whynot create a podcast that showcases your
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grad school as the ultimate destinationfor the world's best masters students
share inspiring and encouraging storiesof your top PhD students, high profile
alumni, your faculty and theincredible opportunities your grad
school offers a podcast can be a windowinto your school's vibrant community.
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It's cutting edge researchand unique experiences.
And in times of AI generatedmarketing material, a podcast
with your academic leaders.
in real life is a very humanand innovative way to attract
prospective PhD students.
You can inform them every day,everywhere, not just during the typical
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grad school application seasons.
This would prepare your bestcandidates for the application.
Even better, you can support andmake your current PhD students and
postdocs visible for their nextcareer steps in academia or business.
Remember, successful graduateselevate your grad school's reputation.
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So, if you are a university chancellor,grad school dean, speaker, consider this.
By launching a podcast for your gradschool, you can elevate your grad
school's brand and tell aspiringscientists and employers what makes
your grad school the best choicewith scalable, evergreen content.
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If you're interested, forward this toyour marketing representative and get
our list of 30 sample episode titlescustomizable for your grad school podcast.
And just enter an emailaddress on my website, www.
postdoctransformation.
com as linked in the show notes.
As a seasoned professor and podcaster,I'm also happy to strategize about
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how you can launch your grad schoolpodcast on Podbean, the podcast
hosting platform we use for thePostdoc Transformation Show supporting
scientists leaping into business.
Number 11.
Financial planning.
Well, a PhD costs a lot.
Whether it's fees or your lifetime.
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So create a detailed financial
plan to understand the costs associatedwith graduate school and Explore
options like work study programs andplease don't work as a clerk waiter
or whatever There are future proofways to PhD after all, you know You
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are already a bachelor or master.
So, by the way, let me know if Ishould dedicate an episode on how
to earn money as a PhD student.
Number 12.
Talk to current students.
Connect with current studentswho share similar backgrounds and
experiences to get insights whetheryour school that you are interested
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Is really inclusive and supportive.
How well are diverse studentsreally when you offer them to buy
a coffee or pizza for some realtalk and prior to meeting them?
Listen to the red flags thatindicate that your career is at risk.
Episode of the PostdocTransformation Showso that you can ask them about red flags.
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Number 13.
Use your application essays to highlightyour unique background and experiences
which can make you a compelling candidate.
Let me know whether I should invite PhD
program admissions experts so that you canlearn how to write a winning application.
Number 14.
Track record of successful PhD
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holders in business and academia.
Well, as we all know.
Most of the PhD studentswon't become a professor.
So, what is the rest doing?
Well, check out your potential gradschool's alumni and alumna on LinkedIn.
Are they relatable, inspiring?
Are they role models for you?
Have they achieved somethingthat makes you think a PhD from
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that grad school is worth it?
And if you don't know any other questionsthat you can ask for finding the right
grad school, please also check out myPostdocTransformation card game series.
with full of questions that youcan ask current PhD students.
So, speaking of which, maybe we'retalking about role models that are
more advanced, further down the road.
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I'm excited to share with youour guest list for season three
and four because I have more.
then 12 episodes alreadyplanned out because so many
have said yes to my request.
So we've got Dr.
Tina Ruseva, Dr.
Ashley Ruba, Dr.
Emily Rosenthal, Dr.
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Sonjaa Ullland, Dr.
Rima Rey, professor Dr.
Kristin Eichhorn.
Dr.
Luna Munoz, Emilia Miller, Dr.
Gertrude Nonterah, professor Dr.
Ramona Cutri, Dr.
Holly Prescott, Dr.
Yvette Martinez-Vu, Desi Dobreva,Maike Stelter, and so many more.
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I am daily adding new gueststo my list and I can't wait to
celebrate them with you and foryou because they will inspire you.
Dear PostdocTransformers.
They share their experiences asentrepreneurs, experts, leaders, HR
people, professors, and seasoned PhD
career advisors.
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Remember, you are a PostdocTransformer.
You are highly intelligent, welleducated, a bachelor, master, and
maybe you have already your doctorunder your belt, or you are a postdoc.
You are internationally experienced,fluent in English, a leader and
expert in your prior researchfield, you're resilient, brilliant
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in adaptation and problem solving.
You are eager to bring in thetransferable and monetizable
skills needed in many companies.
To embrace the future and to become orremain an innovator in their markets.
So, taken together.
Chapter 1.
If you want to become a scientist forthe right reasons, go for it, chapter to
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have 15 factors altogether requirementsresearch discipline according to the
future of work research scholarshipsand financial aid diversity and
inclusion programs, faculty diversity,location, student support services,
networking opportunities, researchopportunities, community engagement,
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financial planning, applicationessays, track record of successful PhD
holders in business and academia, andmentoring questions that you can ask
for finding the right graduate school.
Remember, your situation is unique,and finding the right graduate
school requires a tailored approach.
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It's essential to consider yourspecific needs and goals when
making your decision so that youown your PostdocTransformation
from day one of grad school.
Do you want a transcript of our episode?
And our episode sponsors answersto all six bold questions so
that you can choose to apply.
Do you want to nominate yourpotential employer of choice so that
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we can ask them our bold questions?
For all of that, click on our links inour show notes and on our website, www.
postdoctransformation.
com.
Remember to check your readinessto leap out of science and to
enroll in our free email courseCareer Transition Made Simple.
Thanks for your attention.
I'm Professor Dr.
Elenore Soei-Winkels, the host of yourseasonal postdoc transformation show.
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