Angela Priest

Alma.Me

At Alma.Me, we help PhDs kick start their careers in industry through on-demand courses, online communities, networking, and resources to help them make the transition from academia to industry with confidence.

Co-Founder and COO

Groyu

At Groyu, we empower businesses to grow by acknowledging the fundamental importance of people across all aspects of business operations. We use a practical approach rooted in psychology, lean six sigma, agile, and project management best practices to help companies achieve scale, empowering their teams with streamlined processes and sound operational strategies to drive results.

Highlights of accomplishments:

- Led a digital marketing company's organizational structure and customer onboarding overhaul, propelling an exceptional 63% improvement across critical metrics, accelerating the customer onboarding process by 78% (from 67 days to 15 days), doubling productivity, and cutting rework loops by 75%.

- Guided a CPG startup with a results-oriented approach and practical solutions to avert the decline of organizational values, advised the formation of a change management committee to drive the values' integration, articulation of corresponding behavioral guidelines, and narrative storytelling approach to promote buy-in.

Managing Director

wejo

Headed strategy, corporate development, and innovation functions, as an integral part of the senior leadership team, offering strategic guidance to foster growth in a big data, SaaS company while directly reporting to EVP, Strategy, and Innovation.

Highlights of accomplishments:

- Championed and sponsored the successful pilot of an agile innovation approach, driving accelerated R&D with a 75% reduction in ideation and validation cycle time, from six months to just six weeks.

- Represented the organization in various industry events and company investor day as a company spokesperson, playing a key role in generating potential investment capital worth $50M.

Senior Vice President Strategy & Innovation 

GutCheck

Served as a pivotal member of the senior leadership team, overseeing the company's operations, continuous improvement efforts, and business analytics. Acted as a strategic advisor on operational synchronization for all business units while directly reporting to the CEO. Developed and executed a laptop refurbishment program during the pandemic, effectively managing the laptop shortage.

Highlights of accomplishments:

- Orchestrated the timely procurement and integration of 80 new devices, inclusive of system installations, leading to the elimination of daily service incidents, previously averaging three per day.

- Led the centralization and integration of an enterprise-level supplier procurement with a competitive bidding process, and standard contract terms for performance to better manage risks and costs while controlling for redundant purchasing.

Vice President, Operations and Business Solutions 

Provided leadership and guidance to 34 team members and 12 offshores, overseeing supplier procurement, business process improvement, and business analytics. Offered expert advice and insights to the executive team while reporting to the Executive Vice President, Client Solutions and Insights. Engaged in close collaboration with the executive leadership team and internal stakeholders to create annual budgets and business strategies in alignment with organizational objectives.

Highlights of accomplishments:

- Boosted customer satisfaction and retention by introducing an improved post-order customer engagement approach, leading to a substantial 33% expansion in average deal size, while sustaining a commendable 63% gross margin and achieving significant savings of over $500K.

- Architected the integration of customer success and customer delivery teams, leading the design of new roles and functional processes to support a streamlined customer service team.

Sr. Director of Operations, Client Solutions and Insights

Directed and mentored 22 team members and 12 offshores with key responsibilities in supplier procurement, business process improvement, and business analytics. Spearheaded process improvement initiatives for the customer success team following the integration of research operations.

Highlights of accomplishments:

- Drove a substantial productivity boost, scaling monthly revenue 188% without incurring additional costs through streamlining processes, optimizing ways of working, and strategically rebalancing the tenure of talent on the team.

- Utilized customer feedback to bolster department effectiveness by establishing a three-year strategy and aligning manager and individual objectives (OKRs), resulting in an 84% client satisfaction rate and adaptation to aggressive growth objectives.

Senior Director of Research Operations

J.D. Power

Supervised and coordinated quality and process improvement initiatives for a large, globally distributed team of 100+ professionals handling project management, research execution, and field management. Served as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Executive Vice President of Global Research Operations, contributing to informed decision-making and organizational success.

Highlights of accomplishments:

- Established and enforced key performance indicators and reporting procedures to ensure timely identification and resolution of critical failures, resulting in enhancing operational visibility by 43%.

- Streamlined resolution process and ownership for reoccurring quality issues and operational failures by conducting impactful Kaizen events on B2C ratings and B2B flagship products, including U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study, U.S. Insurance Shopping Study, Automotive CX and IQS Studies, and others.

Senior Manager, Performance Improvement

Served as Chief of Staff, driving the development of a team consisting of 21 highly competent Project Managers and implementing performance improvement processes to improve quality and streamline B2B business processes.

Highlights of accomplishments:

- Played a key advisory role, contributing to a $1.1B valuation exit for the prior parent company.

- Facilitated the professional development of project managers through hands-on leadership, contributing to a 50% promotion rate to PMO leadership roles within a two-year timeframe.

- Directed the standardization of corporate operational metrics, leading to improved accountability, enhanced objectivity, and validated information by Project Managers, which resulted in a substantial annual revenue recovery of $5M+.

Senior Project Manager, PMO Operations Lead / Chief of Staff

Oversaw the design and execution of research projects for diverse clients in retail, automotive, and public sectors, ensuring the alignment of research methodology with project objectives and deliverables.

Highlights of accomplishments:

- Spearheaded the development of a robust standard operating framework and procedures for the research business unit to drive operational excellence, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and consistency.

- Identified new opportunities for research projects, propelling the growth and expansion of the research business unit.

Research Manager

Administered the design and planning of new syndicated research programs in the Government, Healthcare, Pharmacy, and Retail sectors. Managed a team comprising four interns and two direct reports, providing effective leadership and guidance.

Highlights of accomplishments:

- Drove a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking opportunities to refine research methodologies, processes, and deliverables, leading to elevated quality standards in customer programs.

- Supervised the successful launch of new syndicated research programs, meticulously coordinating timelines, resources, and logistics for a seamless implementation.

Research Supervisor

Lieberman Research Worldwide

Designed and guided market research, providing advisory services to clients in the entertainment industry.

Vail Resorts

Gathered market research data, performed analysis, and issued weekly reports to guide strategic decision-making related to the guest experience and brand perceptions.

Market Research Interviewer

UCLA Anderson Executive Education

Drove the implementation and refresh of database systems to support executive education programs.

Database Administrator

I'm a data geek and process nerd who loves to build people up and help them grow. For 20 years, I've been turning chaos into order at companies across all stages of growth to ensure that their teams flourish. I'm now throwing my passion for helping people into helping PhDs, PostDocs, and Mid-Career Researchers get jobs in industry. My goal is simple: to help brilliant minds thrive outside the academic world and make real impact in their new careers.

Check out my website to learn more: www.alma.me

Dear Employers - A PhD isn't entry level.

They've already spent years solving complex problems independently.

Start them where their skills below (and please pay them accordingly).

PhD Career Guide | Hiring Manager | 20+ Yrs Building High Performing Teams | COO @ Alma.Me

Dear Employers - PhDs doing REAL work during their degree programs.

Designing and running experiments, innovating new methods and techniques, working equipment, managing data, mentoring, presenting, writing papers.

Oftentimes, they're partnering with companies and other organizations because that's how their work is funded.

And we all know how much of that research and "academic" work is actually used in commercial products.

Please don't disregard that experience in your hiring decisions, just because it was in another environment.

Dear Employers - Please don't confuse lack of industry titles with lack of experience.

PhDs have led teams, budgets, and projects.

But academia uses much more standard, generalized titles.

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Jobseekers are constantly hearing about everything bad going on in the job market. Here are a few things to know:


💡 Companies are still hiring.

4 people in our job search program have gotten jobs in the past month alone.

💡 But, they are being more cautious in their hires.

It's not enough to just have the skills. You have to also have the personality, temperament, and disposition to fit in with the team.

💡 There are always fewer open positions at the end of the year.

It's budget season. Many companies slow hiring while they get next year's budget's approved.

💡 But, hiring generally picks up at the start of every year.

Now is a great time to get your resume and job search strategy going, so that you can be ready to hit the gas in the new year.

If I could give PhDs one piece of advice to improve their job search, it would be this:

Work on your communication skills.

- In academia, complex language is a signal of rigor to your peers.
- In industry, complex language is viewed as a barrier to action for your stakeholders.

Your job is not to prove you're smart (they know you are or you wouldn't have a PhD).

Your job is to persuade people to hire you. Clarity is the tool of persuasion.

In industry, you will have a lot of non-technical stakeholders.

So, if you're not making it through the interview process or you keep getting passed over for other candidates, ask yourself:

Am I communicating what I've done in a language that everyone in the room understands?

Because clarity builds connection and connection is what gets you hired.

👉 If you want to learn how to communicate your value clearly and confidently in interviews, apply for our job search accelerator program:

www.alma.me

We can help you translate your academic experience into a story that hiring teams understand.

#phd #careers #jobsearch

One of the PhDs we helped get a job called me after he started his new position. 

"I feel like I can't get my work done because of how many discussions I have to have about everything."

That's one of the biggest mindset shifts PhDs face when they transition out of academia. 

The shift can be jarring.

Academia is an individual sport. 
Industry is a team sport.

Each requires different skills and a different mindset.

In academia, your success often depends on your individual output: your projects, your publications, your results.

In industry, success depends on collaboration: how you work across functions, share knowledge, and move things forward together.

You're no longer just the expert on your project. You're part of a larger team working toward a shared goal.

Once he learned about this difference, it was smooth sailing. He no longer felt like he was underperforming and could better integrate himself in the team.

👉 In our job search program, we help PhDs make this transition smoothly, learning how to communicate, collaborate, and show the impact they can bring as part of a team.

Apply here: www.alma.me

Why do some PhDs get hired and others don't, even when their skills are the same?

In 20 years of hiring, I see the same pattern over and over:

The candidates who connect with the humans in the process are the ones who get hired.

Here's what that looks like:

A tenured professor joined our job search program for help transitioning to industry. She was applying for a data scientist role at a startup in the digital learning space.

During our mock interview, I asked her:

💬 "Why do you want this job?"

Her first answer?

💬 "I have the skills. I check all the boxes."

Fair answer, but it wasn't enough.

So I asked:

💬 "Sure, but why do you WANT to do this work?"

She paused. Then said:

💬 "I'm a neuroscientist and a teacher. I've spent my career thinking and
studying how people learn. This role would keep me doing that, just in a
new way."

And that's the shift.

From blending in with every other candidate to being personally aligned with the company's mission.

Needless to say, the recruiter moved her to the next round.

Not just because of her skill set.
But because she made it human.

What most PhDs don't realize is:

- Most recruiters and hiring managers don't have a PhD
- Some have never hired a PhD before
- And many don't actually know what a PhD entails 

So when you lead with your degrees and publications, you may accidentally create distance instead of connection.

The best candidates don't just share what they can DO.
They share why it MATTERs to them.


#phd #careers #jobsearch

What a great end to the week! 3 of the PhDs we're working with got a job in the past week and 2 others are starting their new positions the first week of Dec. So, for all you jobseekers out there, don't lose hope. Companies are still hiring. Your offer might be just around the corner.

One of the PhDs we worked with was spending 3-4 hours tailoring her resume and cover letter.

This meant that she couldn't get into early applicant pools and she lowered her chances of getting her resume seen.

Here's how we got her down to a 30-minute application to improve her results:

1. Define 1 role she wanted to target. Helped her pick her lane and not try to fit every job description.
2. Identified the common skills and requirements across companies for that role to focus her core message.
3. Wrote her resume to center around those themes.
4. Showed her how to adjust her resume in two minor areas to tailor for each company.

That's it.

She now had a resume that could be used universally across companies but FELT specific to each one.

When people say "tailor your resume," this is what they mean.

Not random mass applications, but targeting your resume for your best fit role.

With this approach, you can apply for 3-5 high quality roles per day in less than 2 hours. And voila, now you can compete in your job search at scale.

👉 In our job search program, we help PhDs streamline their applications, build high impact resumes, and apply more strategically, so they can spend more time getting interviews. 

Check it out on our website: www.alma.me

#phd #jobsearch #careers

"I don't know how I would have gotten an offer without your advice."

One of the data science PhDs we worked with recently landed her dream job at nearly 2x the salary she thought was possible.

Before working with us, she hadn't gotten a single interview.

Here's what we advised:
1. Stop applying to entry-level roles and aim for more senior positions.
2. Reframe her resume to highlight applied skills instead of describing tasks
3. Apply consistently and strategically, not in occasional bursts
4. Focus on industries where she had relevant subject matter expertise

When you align your applications with your value, instead of downplaying your expertise, your results will shift.

👉 Are you a STEM PhD struggling to get job interviews?
Apply for our job search program: www.alma.me
We accept 2 new PhDs each week.

"I matched all the skills, applied, and never heard back. Now the role was reposted. What does this mean?"


It's one of the most frustrating things to see.

You apply for a job that's a perfect fit, get no interview, no response, then a few weeks later, the same job pops up again.

It can make you wonder, "Was I not good enough? Did they just not like me?"

Here are a few of the ACTUAL reasons companies repost roles:

* It's an evergreen posting to keep the pipeline warm for future openings
* They're keeping backups in case the first round of candidates falls through
* The ATS or job board automatically closed the post and it needs a refresh
* The role evolved and needs a new level, focus, or skill set
* No one fully met the requirements
* Too few strong candidates to run a full, competitive interview cycle
* They're widening the pool to validate the current finalists
* Compliance rules require the role to stay open for a set amount of time
* HR needs to repost for audit/equal opportunity reasons
* An offer fell through and the search restarted
* Hiring was paused (e.g., budget freeze). Reposting means it's reapproved.

So, try not to take the repost personally.

Keep applying. Odds are the repost is unrelated to your application.

👉 Our job search program helps PhDs understand how hiring really works and position yourself so the right people notice you.

You can apply here: www.alma.me

We accept 2 new PhDs each week.

#phd #jobsearch #careers

Over the past year, we've worked with PhDs, postdocs, and even tenured professors. And no matter how far along they are, they tend to find us at one of four stages:

1️⃣ "I have no idea how to land a job in industry."
They feel lost and overwhelmed.
We help them bring structure and strategy.
Helping them be confident in their search with a clear plan.

2️⃣ "I've been applying for months and not getting interviews."
We help translate their experience into the right language, target roles (and levels) that actually fit.

3️⃣ "I'm getting interviews, but they always go with someone else."
We train them to connect their academic experience to what hiring manager are really looking for and to communicate that confidently.

4️⃣ "I'm interviewing, but I don't feel confident."
We focus on mindset: owning your value, knowing what you bring to the table, and learning how to navigate conversations (and offers) with confidence.

But all of them have one thing in common:

They recognize they're struggling. And they don't want to do it alone anymore.

No matter the stage, we meet you where you're at.

👉 If any of these stages sound like you, or if you're just ready for structure, clarity, and support in your job transition, check out our job search program.

Apply here: www.alma.me

We can help you find your path after academia and help you build confidence in what comes next.

#phd #careers #jobsearch

Most PhDs who come to me for help want to upskill.

But skill is rarely the problem when PhDs transition into industry.

It's communication.

Communicating your value to a new audience, in a new language.
Both in you resume and during the interview.

Learn how to frame the experience you already have in an industry context if you want to get better results. 

This often means simplifying.

👉 Join our job search program (www.alma.me) and learn how to communicate your value clearly and confidently in a way that gets you hired.

#phd #jobsearch #careers.

Having hired and built high performing teams for 20 years, here's what companies usually look for (and how it's different from academia):

💡 Academia is driven by the pursuit of fundamental truth.

In academia, hiring is often focused on publications, awards, achievements, presentations, grants, etc. 

This demonstrates your ability to create knowledge that the university uses to build their reputation and institutional presence.

In other words, your work needs to be polished, precise, and defensible.

The CV is the record that creates that defensibility.

⏩ Industry is driven by the pursuit of creating value.

Hiring is focused on your ability to create impact (i.e., drive action and forward progress). This means creating recommendations, product features, or inform decisions that save time, money, or improve quality.

Speed and impact > precision.

The industry resume is that demonstrates (through examples) your ability to create value.



#phd #jobsearch #careers

World Health Organization

Collaborate with a team of 15 global health experts to provide strategic guidance to WHO.

Technical Advisory : Emergency Preparedness & Response

Africa CDC

Section Editor -Epidemiology

The PATIENTS Program

Advisory to the Executive Director of the PATIENTS Program at the University of Maryland.

Executive Advisory Board

Center for Advancing Health Systems Innovations (CAdHSI)

Co-leading the implementation of organizational strategies

Managing Director and Executive Board

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Working on a Gates Funded project onAcute Jaundice Syndromes

Graduate Research Assistant

Engaging in real-time data analysis to shape strategic outbreak response initiatives.

Surveillance and Outbreak Response Team (SORT) Member

Chair of the Advisory Committee, International Student Association 

Graduate Research Assistant: Implementation science Researcher

Outbreak Investigations, Advanced Epidemiology Methods

Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Johns Hopkins University

Engaging with university leadership on various initiatives and issues pertinent to Ph.D. education.

Ph.D. Student Advisory Committee | School-wide

International Vaccine Access Center at Johns Hopkins BSPH

Analyzing COVID-19 vaccine introduction experiences in various settings.

Research Associate

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Support the Department of Immunization, Vaccines, and Biologicals at the WHO, members of CEPI, and regional partners globally.

Consultant - Vaccine Regulatory and Policy Analyst 

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

Advisory to the National COVID-19 response strategy

Health & Vaccine Delivery Advisor

Child Family Health International

Designed global health educational programs and community projects.

Global Health Preceptor

Advisor @ World Health Org. | PhD Epidemiology @ Johns Hopkins | Health Security Expert | Physician-Epidemiologist | Recipient of NIW and T32 NIH Awards | Exec Advisory | Mentor & Career Coach | 10x LinkedIn Top Voice

Physician-scientist and executive leader with expertise spanning clinical medicine, advanced epidemiology, public health strategy, and business leadership. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams, translating epidemiological insights into actionable global health strategies, and driving health innovation at scale. Currently pursuing a PhD in Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University, my research integrates epidemiological methods, real-world evidence (RWE), and strategic innovation to enhance global health security and strengthen healthcare systems globally.

I have successfully led high-impact global initiatives in vaccine policy, drug safety, and pandemic preparedness, advising international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, and various governmental and health-sector stakeholders. My leadership bridges the gap between epidemiological insights, public health strategy, and industry-driven health solutions.

Core Areas of Expertise:

1. Global Health Security & Strategy – Advising global institutions on disease prevention, emergency preparedness, outbreak response, and strategic health policy implementation.

2. Pharmacoepidemiology & Real-World Evidence (RWE) – Leading studies on vaccine effectiveness, drug safety surveillance, and regulatory science to inform public health policy and clinical practice.

3. Health Systems Strengthening – Developing sustainable interventions and robust healthcare frameworks in collaboration with global stakeholders to ensure preparedness and resilient health systems.

4. AI & Data-Driven Health Innovation – Utilizing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to translate complex epidemiological and clinical data into actionable health solutions.

5. Multisector Leadership & Collaboration – Managing diverse international teams and cultivating strategic partnerships across academia, industry, governments, and NGOs to drive impactful global health outcomes.

My professional mission is to leverage epidemiological expertise, innovative strategic thinking, and strong global networks to shape impactful policies, enhance access to drugs and vaccines, and build resilient healthcare ecosystems worldwide.

Let's connect if you're interested in collaborating to advance health security, leverage real-world data, or innovate strategically in global health and industry-driven solutions.

Banda Khalifa MD, MPH, MBA

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Their content will guide, motivate, and equip you for success in 2025.

If you are reading this, I will assume you are already connected with me — Banda.


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Which of these accounts do you already follow?

Who else should be added to this list?

Our community keeps growing because we grow together.


➤ Share this post to help someone level up their grad school journey.

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I can't believe people still send me poorly designed resumes ☹️….In case you missed it…..use this fully customizable template (Download for free*)




Just save a copy of this fully editable résumé template (link below)  


This template is fully customizable. 

Adjust sections to fit your career stage 

Whether you are a student, early-career professional, or mid-level leader.

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Sections 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:

① Professional Summary

② Education 

③ Experience 

④ Research 

⑤ Leadership & Volunteering 

⑥ Honors & Awards 

⑦ Certifications & Skills 

⑧ Associations 

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𝗔 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆. Many of the best-funded routes are located in other countries. Here’s a quick map you can use.




① United Kingdom

→ University of Oxford 
→ University of Cambridge 

→ London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London 

 Most fund 3–4 year PhDs through studentships and supervisor grants.


★ One supervisor match can cover tuition and a living stipend.


② Canada

→ Toronto and 
→ McGill offers full funding via faculty grants and tri-agency awards.

★ Funding often mixes tuition waivers with Ta or Ra positions.



③ Germany

→ Heidelberg and 

→ Charité runs structured doctoral schools and lab-based contracts.

★ Public universities charge little or no tuition; many PhDs receive a salary.


④ Netherlands

→ Erasmus and 

→ Maastricht frequently hires PhD candidates as employees.

★ You receive a monthly salary with social benefits.



⑤ Denmark

→ University of Copenhagen follows the employee model.

★ Three-year contracts are common once you join a lab.


⑥ Sweden

→ Karolinska trains PhDs as salaried researchers.

★ Open calls list paid positions tied to projects.



⑦ Singapore

→ NUS and allied institutes offer full scholarships with strong methods training.

★ Expect clear milestones and generous lab support.



⑧ Australia

→ Melbourne and Queensland fund through RTP and faculty scholarships.

★ International applicants compete well with a strong supervisor backing.



⑨ New Zealand

→ The University of Auckland provides full tuition plus a tax-free stipend.

★ Small cohorts mean close mentoring.



⑩ China and Hong Kong

→ Peking and HKU offer full awards; HK-PFS remains one of the most competitive global schemes.

★ Strong for population health, bio-stats, and policy groups with regional datasets.


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💬 Which country fits your field and funding needs right now

♻ Share this with a friend who thinks a PhD only means the USA

#PhD #GraduateSchool #Scholarships #StudyAbroad #Research #PublicHealth

Research proposal for PhD Application VS Dissertation/Thesis Proposal….Many applicants confuse the two. Here is the real distinction.




They serve completely different purposes and require very different levels of detail.
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➜ The PhD Application Research Proposal

This is what you submit before admission.

Its purpose is simple:

→ Convince the committee that you have a clear direction, scholarly maturity, and a feasible research interest.

It is not a full research plan.

It is a conceptual map.


Think of it as:

➤ Your intellectual “audition.”

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➜ The PhD Dissertation Proposal (After Admission)

This is what you write after 1–2 years of coursework, training, and committee meetings.

Its purpose is different:

→ convince your committee that your dissertation is rigorous, grounded, ethical, and methodologically sound.

It is not conceptual; it is technical, detailed, and exact.


Think of it as:

➤ Your “contract” with your committee.

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Your application proposal gets you into the program.

Your dissertation proposal gets you out of it.

Both matter; but they are not the same.

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Using AI to paraphrase academic writing? 
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲: “𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿”
Use these 9 Prompts for Effective Paraphrasing



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Using better prompts teaches you how to think more precisely about what you’re actually trying to say.


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Drop it below.

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Prompts for academic writing

𝟱 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝘆 “𝗡𝗼” 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁𝘆 ( #2 is my favorite)



Most people say yes not because they want to…

but because they don’t know how to say no.

Especially early in your career, saying no can feel risky.

You worry you’ll disappoint someone.

Miss an opportunity.

Seem ungrateful.

But the truth is, Saying no is not selfish.

It’s strategy.

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① 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗡𝗼”

↳ “I’d love to support, but my current workload won’t allow me to do this well.”

→ Clear, honest, and avoids overpromising.

② 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 “𝗡𝗼”

↳ “I can’t take this on—but I can recommend someone great.”

→ You decline the task but still offer help. This keeps trust intact.

③ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝗼𝗳-𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 “𝗡𝗼”

↳ “This sounds valuable, but I’ve already committed to other priorities.”

→ Reinforces that your ‘no’ is about capacity, not disinterest.

④ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 “𝗡𝗼”

↳ “This month is full, but feel free to check back with me in [future date].”

→ Not now. But maybe later. Avoids burning bridges.

⑤ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 “𝗡𝗼”

↳ “I don’t take meetings on weekends, but I’m happy to find a weekday time.”

→ Shows you have structure—and you’re still open within it.

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Saying “No” isn’t rude.
It’s responsible.

✅ It protects your time.
✅ It protects your energy.
✅ And it protects your ability to say “Yes” to what really matters.

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💬 Which of these 5 would’ve helped you this year?

Or: what’s your go-to way of saying no with respect?

♻️ Repost to help someone protect their time with confidence; not guilt.

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#ProfessionalBoundaries

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