Scientists and Clinicians: PR is Not a Four Letter Word
The Edge for Scholars
Many of us were trained to avoid reporters like the plague. We were told that our words would be misconstrued, our colleagues would judge us as being ‘showy’ and that …
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The Emerging Scientist Holiday Gift Guide
The Edge for Scholars
Not sure what book to get for the academic in your life this holiday season? With the huge amount of literature available, it’s often hard to decide what material …
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When the Help You Get Isn't Helpful
Rebecca Helton, MA
Have you ever received unsolicited, off-target advice? Some people just instinctually offer solutions when they see someone in need. But what if their understanding of what’s wrong is, quite …
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Hate Small Talk? These 5 Questions Will Help You Work Any Room
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Do you love going to events, but find yourself stranded during happy hour, tongue-tied and tucked in a corner? Initiating and maintaining conversations while networking is a necessary skill, and …
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Being Really You and Really Professional on Social Media
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Is there a difference between what you’d post for your colleagues versus what you’d post for your group of close friends? Is censoring yourself on social media difficult …
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Six Sacrifices You Shouldn't Make for Work
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If you routinely check your work email the moment you wake up and right before you go to bed at night, then you might have a problem. If you call …
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Yesterday I blew my chances at NOT saying “I’m sorry.”
Amy Palubinsky
A few weeks back, my mentor had us watch Amy Schumer’s parody video about women at the top of their respective fields continuously saying, “I’m sorry,” and then …
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Prevent the Email Faux Pas That Gets You Fired: Read Send
Rebecca Helton, MA
Did you know that signing an email with “Sincerely” instead of “Best regards” can irrevocably alter your relationship with a colleague? Or that “please” and “thank you” can be anything …
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A Sure Fire Way to Know What Your Boss Thinks About You
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Step 1 of the 1 Step Sure Fire Way to Know What Your Boss Thinks About You is….. ASK! Sounds ridiculous, right? But there are countless people who spending sleepless nights worrying …
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Do You Have Mysterious Dragons in Your Research?
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If my experience reading some of the world’s best (and worst) literature has taught me anything, it is that all of the best stories have dragons in them. O.…
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