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Resume tutorial on my most successful resume fully customizable to one page or more using LaTeX and Overleaf stream on YouTube, TikTok
I finally put together a video tutorial on creating a fantastic technical resume using LaTeX online. This method uses the online LaTeX editor called Overleaf. All tools used here are free. I have shared the template before on this blog already. I will post the four-part video tutorial here below for you to follow along. …
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Dream of getting into MIT comes true 13 years later
Did you know that 13 years ago I had a dream of getting into MIT and that this was the whole reason I moved to the USA from India? Truth is I almost forgot that this was my dream myself! Because it did not come true then and I just kept on going with life…
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3 ways of working for the federal government and on choosing technical roles
In this post, I wanted to share a recent job change, and some notes on working for the federal government, three ways to do it, choosing technical roles (for now), and coming to Boston versus DC. But first, happy Spring! Happy Spring! It is the middle of May in Boston and I am very happy…
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CV template for your academic applications during grad school
In this post, I am sharing a CV template or an example of a short curriculum vitae for academic applications. This type of CV can be created while you are still in graduate school and applying to academic positions or opportunities. The example I share here was my CV when I was a third-year graduate…
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How to get your next job: Do this in the next 30 seconds
How to get your next job: Do this in the next 30 seconds ➡️(Change your LinkedIn headline to appear on more search results and replace profile pic with a headshot outdoors using natural lighting Enjoy the podcast episode 👆 on how you can change your LinkedIn headline and profile pic that I just recorded for…
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Fearless female interview on how women can be successful in STEM
How women can be successful in STEM is discussed in this post and associated podcast episode. Thanks to Fearless Female host and Moxxi Coffee Company owner Leslie Swedish for the interview which is now on YouTube! The truth about how women can be successful in STEM is that women already have everything it takes to…
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How to negotiate and answer salary expectation questions
To negotiate and answer salary expectation questions, try not to give a number at first during the phone screen. They will ask your salary expectations right away at the phone screen level of the interview process, so be ready to play the game. Go through the process and aim to let them come up with…
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This Indian student went to study abroad at the London School of Economics
In this piece, my uncle (Bengali: “mama”) Pratik Ghosh shares his experience studying abroad at the London School of Economics. He enrolled for Actuarial Science studies but switched to Operational Research upon arriving in London. Pratik mama found out that to study abroad meant that the weekends were to vacuum his room, do laundry, and…
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How to get into USC’s Applied Behavior Analysis Grad Program
This post is by Snneha Saha (https://www.instagram.com/snnsaha/) who is sharing her experience in the psychology field. After completing her undergraduate studies at Davidson College, Snneha is going to a graduate program where she will pursue a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Southern California. Congrats, Snneha!!! Early interest in psychology…
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Pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science while working full-time
In this post, Information Technology Specialist Brittany Woods shares her experience pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science while working full-time. She went to school full-time while working both in the defense industry as well as in government directly. Turns out that working in the government directly makes going to school much more doable and…
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The state of work (from home) as it stands right now in June 2021
The state of work (from home) as it stands right now in June 2021 is covered in this post, and whatever I miss, please do add in the comments! I want people to feel understood and heard in this blog!! There is no point in beating about the bush when it comes to this topic…
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New Podcast Episode on How to Write a Cover Letter
If you are not writing a cover letter specifically for a given role – you should really ask yourself if you even care enough to bother applying for that role. This is what I did and ended up applying to so few places. It takes work and time to make sure each cover letter is…
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Why you should ditch the paper and just be done with your PhD
Should you stay longer and make sure your paper gets published? I address this question from a Ph.D. student. Here are the details of the question: I want to transition to the industry as a research scientist. I have one protocol paper accepted, one second-author paper, and one first-author paper that is not yet submitted. I am…
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What is my daily schedule for research and writing?
What is my daily schedule for research and writing? I am not super disciplined and don’t operate on a strict schedule day to day. I like flexibility and thrive on being able to improvise. Basically kind of like doing whatever I feel like. I do have a full-time job and recently started to prioritize health…
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New book ‘How to Candidacy: Detailed Guide to Pass the PhD Candidacy Exam’
My new book ‘How to Candidacy: Detailed Guide to Pass the PhD Candidacy Exam’ covers what the PhD Candidacy Exam or Prelim is, what are the requirements to pass this exam, and how to be successful in getting through it all. What is the PhD Candidacy Exam? Six-week formal exam required by the graduate school Advisor…
