Phd (in Progress) Podcast | Education, Career, Life

Click here to subscribe and rate us in iTunes | Or Subscribe on Stitcher This week, the hosts recount their final days as graduate students and their first days as doctors. How are the last steps of the PhD process? Finalizing thesis, defense talk, and job search simultaneously Stressful days leading up to the defense “No one cares about your thesis!”* – A PhD advisor Hosting family and friends for your defense Beware: You MAY get emotional during the final moments of your talk Kelly doesn’t let professionalism get in the way of her sailor’s mouth Reviewing the job searches for Kelly and Nikhil Hear about Kelly’s “Lifelong Dream” in Episode 6 Get the background on the Co-Founder of Nikhil’s Zipline company, Doug, in Episode 8 Don’t be afraid to use your network! It’s tough out there. For interviews: Practice, Practice, Practice! Prepare for your negotiations Why can't Jason hit Natalie Imbruglia's notes anymore? [Image card created using Flickr user jayneandd’s image under Creative Commo