A resignation letter can be hard to write especially when you are in the middle of a transition and have a million things going on. So here is a resignation letter example or template. Feel free to copy and paste, and edit as you see fit. I wrote this and submitted it myself when I…

Please know that you are expected to negotiate salary! Don’t be shy and do it even if you are happy with the job offer. Make the most of all opportunities is my motto and below are the recommended ways to ensure that you make the most you could be making. How to negotiate salary after…

I am helping a friend to transition from substitute teaching (English major background) to a coding career and documenting the journey here so you can do it, too. Below are the four steps to get started with coding today and start your coding career right now. Note that, for this friend, the plan is to…

To get started with data science using Python, the recommendation from experts is to get Anaconda. The Python programming language is a powerful tool whose true potential is only harnessed with the right packages and libraries. An Anaconda installation will give you those in one fell swoop rather than have to add things one by…

The only way to successfully work for someone you don’t like is to not work FOR them, but learn from the situation. Look at the situation as quite temporary and transitional. Once you know that it is not permanent, it is much easier to cope. A torturous situation cannot be sustained so don’t force it,…

This question about how to negotiate more paid time off is super relevant to a lot of people. I saw this question on a forum and wanted to share my response on my blog here as well. The shortest summary is that you are in a position of power here. If you have a job…

Women in STEM might have a difficult time making friends. Something I learned from being the only woman in a technical field (or subfield / immediate office) is that most of the people will actually not be your friend. The boys generally band together and they are each other’s friends. They will probably not be your…

Permanent careers in academia may be rare but it is extremely rewarding to help students. As I traverse a path from academia to consulting to the government, I strive to touch base with students through this blog and events like my recent colloquium given at High Point University. Even as I have transitioned away from…

Contracting to government is a transition others have done before me, and I am writing this blog for the benefit of those who might do it after me. This is my third week of transition from contracting to government. I have started my new job as Research Physicist and doing what I can to make…

I am excited about starting my new job and wanted to share with you why it is kind of like getting tenure in academia. As academics, we always think of academia as our natural habitat. We equate doing cutting edge research, teaching, collaborating, becoming professors… to making an impact. I was no different and dreamed…

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…

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.…

The first job in the industry is difficult to get. Once you have work experience in the industry, it is tremendously easier to go from being employed to another place of employment. If you have social media (LinkedIn) presence and good branding, it is likely that companies will approach YOU with job opportunities while you…