Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Do you know how to communicate effectively? Are you aware of the critical importance of communication for a successful career in industry? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Ethan Becker, Ph.D., author and public speaker who teaches us how to master communication as a tool to building meaningful connections with industry professionals. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Essential communication skills to start a conversation and building a professional relationship at the moment you meet someoneSkills needed to build your confidence both in industry interviews and while on-the-job to ensure you and your team are successfulInsight into the…

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

In this interview, Aparna discusses how she knew she didn't want to stay in academia but needed help transitioning into industry. She talks about how she found the detailed networking information, available in the Cheeky Scientist Association, most helpful for successfully transitioning into her current role as a Medical Writer. Congratulations Aparna!

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

Are you aware of the importance of LinkedIn in your job search strategy? Would you like to learn how to build an attractive LinkedIn profile? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Donna Serdula, who is the best-selling author of LinkedIn Makeover and will shed light on how to prepare an effective LinkedIn profile to catch the attention of recruiters and hiring managers. In this podcast, you’ll learn: How to turn your LinkedIn profile into a recruiter magnetHow to leverage your LinkedIn NetworkHow to crank up your impact & results on LinkedIn To get advanced access to the…

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

In this interview, Myriam discusses the struggles she faced with funding as a postdoc in academia. She talks about how she became fed up with the long hours and job insecurity associated with her postdoc and how she used the CSA materials and network to transition into industry.

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

Are you aware of the differences between a job search from a recruiter versus a candidate’s perspective? Do you know what a recruiter is looking for in a potential job candidate? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Nina Mazurova, who is an experienced recruiting manager that has worked across the Pharma and Biotech Industry. She shares various aspects of transitioning into industry from the eyes of an experienced recruiter. In this podcast, you’ll learn: How to find your next job opportunityPerspectives from a recruiter about job searchingWhat does a recruiter look for in your industry resumeWhat is…

57% of business leaders think that “soft skills” are more important than technical skills (LinkedIn). The top skills they want to see in a job candidate are leadership, communication, collaboration, and time management. They do not care if you are missing a few technical skills. Companies can quickly train new employees in the techniques they want them to know, but it takes time to develop good communication skills or leadership skills, etc. This makes the transferable skills you have developed as a PhD more valuable than the technical skills you’ve learned. Learn to leverage these skills and it will be…

Industry employers want to know that you are not just an awkward PhD. 93% of employers rank “soft skills” as essential or very important when making hiring decisions (Wonderlic). If you don’t communicate that you have the necessary transferable skills, you will not get hired. Continuing to develop your transferable skills and showcasing them will not only get you hired, it will help you get promoted once you are in industry. 94% of recruiter professionals think that employees with stronger soft skills have better chances of getting promoted (ICIMS). Bottom line, your soft skills are essential to getting hired and…

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.