ABOUT ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD
CEO, CHEEKY SCIENTIST & SUCCESS MENTOR TO PHDS
Dr. Isaiah Hankel is the Founder and CEO of Cheeky Scientist. His articles, podcasts and trainings are consumed annually by millions of PhDs and other professionals in hundreds of different countries. He has helped PhDs transition into top companies like Amazon, Google, Apple, Intel, Dow Chemical, BASF, Merck, Genentech, Home Depot, Nestle, Hilton, SpaceX, Tesla, Syngenta, the CDC, UN and Ford Foundation.
Dr. Hankel has published 3X bestselling books and his latest book, The Power of a PhD, debuted on the Barnes & Noble bestseller list. His methods for getting PhDs hired have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Nature, Forbes, The Guardian, Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine and Success Magazine.
Job Search Time Savers For Busy PhDs
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
In today's fast-paced job market, leveraging time-saving and productivity hacks is crucial for busy PhDs.
Negotiate A Higher Salary Using Precise Numbers And Open-Ended Questions
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
“I did everything I could to negotiate, Isaiah, but they told me the salary wasn’t negotiable.” A job seeker told me this recently. Ohhh, they told you that? Was it written into law by congress? I didn’t say that of course, but I hear statements like it all the time after people get hired. While I’m happy they’re hired, it always makes me both sad and frustrated because I know that they could have negotiated and been paid more–more for themselves but also for their families, their futures, their legacies, on and on. The problem is of course–negotiation is hard. …
Why AI Resume Filters Love Resume Headlines & Top Transferable Skills For 2024
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Specialists here.
How PhDs Can Avoid The Overqualified Label To Get Hired
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
“We regret to inform you that we will not be moving forward with your application due to concerns that your qualifications exceed those required for the role. We feel it would not be a good fit. Thank you for applying.” Oof, that’s part of a rejection email a PhD sent me. An employer had sent it to them after the first interview. Another PhD told me this recently… “I feel like I’m both overqualified and underqualified for the jobs I apply to Isaiah.” Which do you feel is more of a problem for you? I asked. “At first I thought…
Essential Skills For The AI-Driven Job Market & 3 AI Tools To Give You An Edge
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Specialists here.