Grad School Sucks

Grad School Sucks

Hosted by: Matthew Carlson, PhD

The weekly podcast where we believe that your life and career after grad school should rock. Join us as we interview current and former graduate students who have used their academic skills to craft amazing...

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Seven Resume & Job Hunting Secrets (for PhDs)

Watch this episode on YouTube This episode covers seven things that I have learned about resumes and job hunting from other industry PhDs, through my own research, and during informational interviews with recruiters...
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Finish Your Dissertation | Drs. Allen Roda & Lauren Saunders

Watch this episode onĀ YouTube This week, I talk with Drs. Allen and Lauren about why dissertation writing is a unique process, what PhD students should do to ensure they finish their dissertation, and their book...
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Why Your Resume SUCKS (and how to fix it)

Ā Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode, I discuss the purpose of an industry resume, compare key differences between resumes and CVs, and lay out three things you can do to improve your industry resume. Sign...
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The Girl That Quit Her PhD | Karen Parada

Watch onĀ YouTubeĀ or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Today I interview Karen Parada, a STEM-influencer and scientist who abruptly left her PhD program earlier this year. We talk about her decision to leave grad...
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Six-Figure Career Paths (for PhDs)

In this episode, I cover six career paths in industry that social science (and other) PhDs should consider! All of these career paths lead to a six-figure income. Are you in the social sciences and interested in going...
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How to Get Your First Industry Job (for PhDs)

In this episode, I discuss the six steps to getting your first industry job after grad school. Sign Up for My Free Industry PhD Resume...
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ChatGPT + CV = Resume

In this episode, I demonstrate how to quickly create an industry-ready resume using your academic CV. Watch the Episode on YouTube here (recommended): https://youtu.be/3k13QN48vQU Download my ChatGPT Guide &...
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Choosing Happiness with Research Goes Slowly (RaĆŗl PeƱa, PhD)

In this episode, I interview Senior Lab Manager Dr.Ā RaĆŗl PeƱa. We discuss his career as an academic scientist as well as his popular social media account Research Goes Slowly. Check out Research Goes Slowly on...
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Make Your PhD Profitable

In this podcast episode, I discuss the importance of transitioning from academia to industry after completing my PhD. I share my personal journey of wanting financial stability and finding a job as a research...
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How to Double Your Salary

Happy Sunday! In this short episode, I share a story I recently heard whereĀ a friend of mine doubled his salary without having to change jobs. Check it out - there's a valuable lesson in here for anyone who wants to...
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Three Reasons to Get on LinkedIn Today

$1 Webinar: https://www.gradschoolsucks.com/offers/KuoycFgx Hey folks, in this video, I'll be discussing three important reasons why you should consider joining LinkedIn. First, LinkedIn is a hub for job openings,...
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Three Controversial Resume Hacks for PhDs

In this episode, I share three somewhat controversial resume hacks that I think every PhD going industry should consider. Read my blog post on how to write job descriptions in your resume:...
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