It’s quite a transition you’re planning. You know, the one where you leave Plan A behind (you, in a prestigious tenure-track faculty position) in favor of some last minute, rush-rush “Plan B.” The word “transition” is often chosen to…
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Read More »A long time ago, a huge wall was built between the “ivory tower” of academia and industry. During 25+ years of work in industry sectors like biotechnology, ag research, and pharmaceuticals, I’ve faced this “wall” on many occasions. The nature…
Read More »Most companies in the recruiting industry are doing well in 2016. It appears that the job market is picking up a bit of steam across the world of commerce and industry. While there will always be a fair amount…
Read More »I’m an introvert, and networking has never come easy. I became a convert overnight when, more than two decades ago, I had a remarkable experience. Through my recruiting connections, I was given the opportunity to organize a career session…
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