Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

You should always address the elephant in the room, but you need to do so professionally.

Expand your job search and start considering more diverse roles. Sometimes you’re being ignored simply because you’ve limited the scope of your search.

Your PhD is what will get you hired over someone else, if you communicate the skills you gained by getting your degree in a way that employers can understand.

Employers value engagement and follow-through, and your lack of it can whisper tales of apathy or desperation, echoing loudly in the halls of lost opportunities​​.

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In this episode of Career Leadership, hosts Donna Serdula and Isaiah Hankel delve into the significance of personal advocacy in shaping your career. Donna shares a compelling story about how she took the lead in opposing a local development project near her home, despite her busy schedule and initial reluctance.

In this episode of Cheeky Scientist, we discuss how to increase your Social Selling Index online and how to attract more employers to your professional online profiles. We also discuss how to do advanced Boolean searches for jobs that are a good fit for you by using combinations of search terms such as skills, groups, companies and more.

Engage with your professional network and let them know you are looking for opportunities - loudly if you can, as in posting about it on LinkedIn and making phone calls, as this can significantly increase your chances of getting noticed.

Adopt and maintain a growth mindset. A growth mindset is the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work and it is essential for resilience.

Selling yourself to an employer doesn't have to involve compromising your authenticity or values. Instead, focus on showcasing your true self, your unique strengths, and your passion for the role and the organization.

It's not just about securing a higher-paying job; it's about acquiring knowledge, skills, and experiences that can enrich your life in countless ways.

You are getting closer. You are making progress. You’re in the arena. The haters are not. They’re just on the sidelines looking in. They’re powerless to stop you. Keep going.