Do not be afraid to call. If you have had to wait as much as a week after your interview without a word, it is perfectly acceptable to phone the institution or department you interviewed in to follow-up about the current status of the hiring process. How long after an […]
Originally Answered: Is 30 too late to start a PhD? No, any age is not too old to pursue a doctorate if you are interested in becoming a researcher. What is the oldest age to get a PhD? There is No Age Limit for Doing a PhD One of the […]
Your PhD is not a liability. Employers don’t see you as overqualified – they see you as perfectly qualified, especially for technical work. They know that you probably have the technical skills that you need, and that you can learn any you don’t. How much more can you make with […]
Definition: Shortlisting is the process of identifying the candidates from your applicant pool who best meet the required and desired criteria for the open req and who you want to move forward. How to shortlist: Determine your shortlist criteria, create a scorecard, and screen resumes against that scorecard. What does […]
Is it possible to fail a PhD? Ways You Can Fail A PhD There are essentially two ways in which you can fail a PhD; non-completion or failing your viva (also known as your thesis defence). Is it possible to fail a PhD Viva? You can fail. It is also […]
If you fail it there is the option to resubmit your thesis after making heavy revisions or to exit with a lower award (an MPhil). You can’t just start again from scratch, as a PhD isn’t a taught course. It’s research-based rather than class-based, and you are given a set […]
How many hours of study is a PhD? As a general rule, you should expect a full-time PhD to account for 35 hours of work a week – the equivalent of a full-time, 9-5 job. It’s likely that during especially busy periods – such as when you’re writing up – […]
Member. Getting into an PhD program is easier than getting into an MD program. The difference is that for the MD program, the application usually range from 3500-8000 per school depending on the location and reputation (some less, like state schools that only accept in state students, ECU gets about […]
The results of this study indicated that faculty found “student lacking” (including a lack of focus and motivation) to be the most identified reason for attrition at 53% (10). Both groups identified “personal problems” as reasons for PhD student attrition (15% faculty and 34% student) (10). What is the attrition […]
Lack of sleep can cause a decrease in productivity, which adds more strain when you’re trying to finish a PhD. Increased irritability is common for PhD students because of the demands placed them, but this also causes a strain on personal relationships, making it even more challenging to get through […]
Thank you very much for your consideration. While it’s regrettable that the decision was not made to support my candidacy, I would nonetheless appreciate any insight into the Committee’s decision not to pursue my application further so that I can improve the competitiveness of my profile for future applications. How […]
On average a PhD student in UK earn a higher salary than an average employee. PhD can also increase your long term earning potential and growth. Academic career in UK after PhD. If your intention is to pursue a career in academia after PhD than odds might be against you. […]
There are a variety of sources that provide income information by level of education. For example, Payscale says the average PhD salary is $98,550. Holders of master’s degrees earn $75,328, while a bachelor’s will bring an average salary of $62,712. How much can you expect to make with a PhD? […]
Benjamin Bradley Bolger (born 1975) is an American perpetual student who has earned 14 degrees and claims to be the second-most credentialed person in modern history after Michael W. Nicholson (who has 30 degrees). Like Nicholson, Bolger is from Michigan. Flint, Michigan, U.S. Who has the highest PhD in the […]
That means when it comes to landing a job with your PhD in hand, you’ll probably be looking at a professorship or working in a lab as a high-level researcher. Those kinds of jobs can pay really well–but they won’t make you a billionaire. How much more money can you […]