Month: October 2020
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Quick Takeaways For Answering Interview Questions (Postdoc)
Answering interview questions for your postdoc applications can be scary and overwhelming. Being focused on YOUR goals and ambitions will help you stay grounded. Be open to learning and to new things, however, keep in mind that you are there to interview THEM as well. This is about pursuing your dreams and wishes. Nobody knows…
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What I Learned about Health Insurance during Unemployment
As I join millions of unemployed Americans, I am learning about health insurance options during unemployment and sharing with you here. I always had healthcare coverage through either school or work, so when I quit my job recently, that was the biggest concern: health insurance. I was not living paycheck to paycheck so money/income was…
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Gamma Ray Bursts Book Out and Available on Amazon Now!
My new Gamma Ray Bursts book is out and available on Amazon now! This is a public domain work and mainly a review. You should be able to download this now on Kindle devices and on the free Kindle apps on Mac, PC, as well as your phone! #science #astrophysics #gammarays #neutrinos #physics #astronomy #KDP…
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Drug test for new job
Today was the drug test for my tentative new job 🌟✨ so I completed my first ever drug test or rather sample provided!! This is my post about how that worked in case anyone is wondering and likes to be super prepared lol 😉 I get it. The first time makes it a bit of…
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Why I quit my job in a large consulting firm during this pandemic
I quit my job this month and the reason is closely related to the pandemic and the specific situation and leadership I was dealing with. When I got sick with COVID-like symptoms back in April, I sat down and figured out my finances to see how long I could survive on my savings. That was…
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You need to be prepared to answer this question at your interview
You should be prepared to answer this question at your interview: What Is The One Thing You Would Do If Money Was Not A Limitation? You need to be prepared to answer this question at your interview for any academic position and beyond. With this question, they want to know your dream, your true passion.…
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Quick Takeaways For Writing The Research Statement (Postdoc)
Writing the research statement for your postdoc applications can be overwhelming. Indeed, it was a big question mark for me until I figured out what should go into the research statement. In an earlier post, I shared the research statement I wrote to become a finalist in a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship competition called the Owen…
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Should you go to graduate school or not
When it comes to the question of whether you should go to graduate school or not, I’m the last person to tell you that you need an advanced degree to succeed. This may come as a surprise, but I hope it empowers you whether you are in graduate school or not. The bottom line is that…
