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  1. Can you get a PhD based on work or life experience?

    Ph.D.s and other academic titles and degrees awarded for "work experience", "life experience" and so on are products of diploma mills. You pay a lot of money (thousands of USD) for a piece of paper that is completely worthless. Employers know these worthless "titles". Such a "Ph.D." will not help you get a better job, and it will in particular ...

  2. How to Prepare a Strong PhD Application

    Prepare for the Standardized Tests. Most PhD programs require students to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Having high test scores is a key part of an application as it tests skills learned over the course of many years in school. Quantitative skills are especially important when applying to doctoral programs in business areas.

  3. 9 things you should consider before embarking on a PhD

    9. There are no real breaks. In a stereotypical "9-to-5" job, when the workday is over or the weekend arrives, you can generally forget about your work. And a vacation provides an even longer respite. But in a PhD program, your schedule becomes "whenever you find time to get your work done."

  4. Does PhD Count As Work Experience?

    Short answer, yes, PhD is often counted as work experience. However, when you delve deeper into the question, there are times when a PhD is not considered for work experience. Take Jane, a recent PhD graduate in computational biology, keen on making her mark in Silicon Valley's R&D departments. Jane's LinkedIn profile sparkles with her ...

  5. What Counts When Applying to Grad School: GPA vs. Work Experience

    The minimum GPA required by most graduate schools is either 2.5 or 3.0. However, others may require a higher minimum GPA such as 3.3. Keep in mind that you may need a higher grade point average ...

  6. phd

    If you do a PhD, after you graduate, you'll need to find a job. If you get a job now, you'll already have a job. If you do well you might even command a higher salary in 5 years' time compared to entering the market as a fresh PhD. You might find you don't need a PhD. This could especially be the case if you work with other PhD-holders.

  7. Working While you Study for Your PhD

    Working during a PhD can be a great opportunity to learn new skills and refine your current ones for future job applications. In fact, many Research Councils often require their funded students to undertake some form of work experience in order to build industry related skills.. However, managing a job on top of your own research can be stressful and limit the amount of free time you have ...

  8. What is meant when a job says PhD or equivalent required?

    PhD or equivalent. An experience equivalent to a PhD surely does exist and has been used by almost all major Universities a round the world in recruiting for tenured positions. Professional fields like Medicine, Law, where professional life are as rigorously academic as being in class still use it a great deal.

  9. Grad School vs. Work: Which Should Come First?

    Things to consider when choosing between work vs. grad school. 1. Professional experience. Bear in mind, graduate school isn't a magic eight ball that will tell you how and where to find fulfillment in your career. Master's degree and PhD programs allow you to study the theory and application of concepts that are crucial to your industry ...

  10. The Pros and Cons of Getting a PhD

    2. Pressures and Stress Levels. The demands of a PhD — meticulous research, endless writing and frequent presentations — are often high. The intense pressure can lead to stress and burnout. 3. Work-Life Balance. The long hours often required to complete a PhD can lead to a blurring of lines between work and personal life.

  11. Does Your Experience Counts As Work Experience (+ Examples)

    Regardless of whether or not your experience is official work experience, Yes. Obviously, there's some common sense involved; if a senior or mid-level position is asking for 7-10 years of work experience and you have maybe one, don't apply. But if it's an entry-level position asking for 1-3 years, or a job asking for 5 years and you have a ...

  12. How to Apply to Grad School: A Complete Guide

    Most graduate programs look for a minimum 3.0 GPA. A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of at least 318 is considered strong and can help your application. A professional resume with work experience related to your program is often helpful or required. Programs typically ask for letters of recommendation and a graduate school admissions ...

  13. Getting work experience as a PhD student

    Analysis. Problem solving. Project and fund management. Communication. Collaboration. Writing skills. Innovation and bringing fresh perspectives. 'If remote working is going to be the norm beyond this pandemic, there is no better person to do that type of work than a PhD student, because they have experience of working independently,' says ...

  14. Is it possible to work full time and complete a PhD?

    61. Each situation is different, and it might be hard to generalise, but roughly speaking, you can see a PhD thesis as requiring about 3-4 years working full time. For some people it might be a bit less, for others a bit more, but that's a good average. In addition, a PhD includes of course "technical" work, but also "academic training", such ...

  15. The PhD student experience

    Embarking on a PhD journey can be a thrilling yet demanding experience, as a doctoral student is constantly immersed in: research, academic responsibilities, and professional development. From the early morning, the life of a PhD student begins with checking emails, planning the day, and setting priorities.

  16. What Constitutes Work Experience for an MBA or Ph.D. Program in

    To get into graduate school for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) - one of the highest-paying master's degrees - you typically need work experience. In fact, applicants admitted to top-ranking full-time MBA programs in 2020 had an average of four years of work experience, and applicants to executive MBA (EMBA) programs had 13.5 years of work experience, according to U.S. News ...

  17. Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D. and Psy.D.)

    Con: Psychology Ph.D. programs are long and hard work, and even when you graduate you must work under the supervision of a licensed psychologist before you can work independently. While many students work while earning their Psy.D. or Ph.D. in psychology, they are often not yet earning at their full potential and graduate with student loans.

  18. Is PhD considered as working experience in USA?

    I would say "work experience" means outside of academia. Doubtful in general (in US), but possible in an individual case. You need to find a way to get information from them. Organizational websites often have a "contact" link. Yes, of course you can mention that you have 24 months RA experience, and list your job duties and acheivements.

  19. Should I list my 3-years PhD in 'Education' or 'Experience' on LinkedIn?

    I am wondering where I should list the three years of PhD on my LinkedIn profile. Chose Option 3. The third bullet you provided is the way to go, put it in both locations. It looks like, and is work experience while at the same time you were able to obtain your PhD. That is a fortunate set of circumstances you found yourself in, being able to accomplish both the PhD and obtaining work experience.

  20. Ph.D. Programs That Prepare You for Work Beyond Academia

    Top-notch Ph.D. programs also provide training in multiple research methods rather than emphasizing only a single way of conducting research, Connolly says. "You learn to understand and analyze in ...