43. "Best TARE Blogs of 2020"
- Bianca Blanch
- Jan 8, 2021
- 3 min read
In 2020 I started my weekly research/early career blog. If you are new to the blog, welcome. To get you caught up, here were my most-read blogs from 2020!
I wrote 42 posts in 2020. All of the posts below were viewed at least 100 times in 2020.
See the list of blogs below followed by a short description to see if it's interesting to you!
This was by far the most read blog, over 3000 views!!! I wrote this blog the week I was made redundant and this response really validated the blog. Thank you for the support!
A common question I have been asked since completing my PhD is “Should I do a PhD?” PhDs are the highest degree you can achieve as an academic. You need a PhD to apply for grants. But the number of researchers with PhDs has increased exponentially in the past decade or so. In this week's blog I share my thoughts on whether you actually need, or should do, a PhD.
Ahhh, 'The Academic Playbook'. This week I explore the six skills you must perfect if you want to have a long and successful academic research career.
Deciding to do a PhD is a big commitment. Last week I challenged you with the 7 questions you should ask yourself to see if a PhD is right for you. If, like me, you choose to do a PhD, there is a strategy to decide 'when' to do your PhD to maximise your chance of getting post-doc funding to continue your academic career. This week I focus on the strategy behind 'when'.
Where did you ask your PhD supervisor to be your supervisor? If you were like me, it was over coffee. I was so nervous it was almost like proposing marriage! These are my tips to make you calmer, and hopefully allow the academic to say 'Yes!'
I created my Twitter account in 2013, but have only started using it consistently in the last 2 months. Because the scientist in me wants to understand how to use Twitter to maximise my voice, I read ‘Twitter for Scientists’. This week I break down its key messages and other strategies to help you and your Twitter game!
Interviews are one of the most stressful and necessary parts of our career. The common saying is that you interview them as much as they interview you, but when you are getting interviewed and you really want the job are you actually thinking clearly enough to judge them too? This week I give my best tips to make sure they pick you, and for you to think about whether they are a good fit for you too!
Do you know what your dream job is? Well, now it's time to speak to an expert to see if your dream is their reality! But does this scare you? Do you feel prepared to seek out, email and then meet with an expert? This week, I share some tips on how to approach an expert, and get all the information you need out of your conversation.
When I was first invited to peer-review a manuscript, I was elated but had no idea how to properly review the article. My boss kindly took me through their process, which is the inspiration for this week's post.
When I took the leap into the start-up world I expected to return to academia after 1 year. I had two solid paths back into academia. But my plans were thwarted. This week I describe how I embraced my career after my academic safety net was taken away. (P.S. there is a happy ending).
Honorary mention (viewed 95 times)
Quitting, resigning, moving on, leaving, can all be euphemisms for stressful. This week I tell you my worst resignation story so hopefully your experience is better than mine. But can you top my story?
What was your favourite blog from 2020? Did it make the list? Tell me your questions by leaving a comment below or emailing me at AuthenticResearchExperiences@gmail.com
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