Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

More than 90% of Fortune 500 companies are using Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) to screen candidates’ resumes (JobScan). And, ATS systems reject up to 80% of resumes in a matter of seconds (The Financial Post). It’s no wonder your non-tailored academic-style resume is not getting any response. But, even the best resume could be rejected by ATS. You have no idea what the employer has told the ATS to look for in candidates’ resumes. Even a perfect resume is not enough to get you a job. You need to network and generate referrals so that you can send your resume…

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 with Julie Dela Cruz, PhD, she talk about how she used networking and perseverance to successfully transition into industry. She wants other PhDs to know that, as a PhD you are a master of learning and you can learning anything. Julie transitioned from neuroscience into dermatology, and is loving it.

Outside of academia, your PhD is valued and in demand. But, industry is very different from academia. Your PI cannot help you get hired in industry because in industry, more than 50% of new hires come from a direct referral. Industry does not care about a recommendation letter from your PI. Your PI is so focused on surviving academia, that they do not have the time or energy to help you get a job. It is a waste of time trying to keep your PI happy. Doing this will not help you get a job. Instead, you should be implementing…

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.

Have you ever wondered how recruiting works in the biopharmaceutical industry? Do you know how to best position yourself to secure an interview and a job offer in industry? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Erin Krolikiewicz, who is Head of US Pharmaceutical Talent Scouting with experience in companies like Genentech, Novartis, Amgen and Boehringer Ingelheim, and shares with us the recruiting and hiring processes in a large pharmaceutical company. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Perspectives from a Talent Specialist about job searchingWhat does a Talent Specialist look for in your industry resume and LinkedIn profileAn outline…

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 with Shanta Boddapati, PhD, she talks about how took initiative while in academia to gain the skills she needed to transition into industry and then leveraged that experience to land an industry position where she makes a real contribution to the development of cancer therapeutics.

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.

Do you know what to do when job applications are not generating job offers? Are you stuck not knowing how to land your dream job in industry? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Dr. James Gould, who is an experienced career consultant and public speaker who actively coaches postdoctoral fellows in their professional development while encouraging them to consider new career options. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Specific actions to take to start your career transitionHow to use the skills you have obtained in graduate school to transitionWhat mistakes to avoid while trying to transitionWhat are the…

In this interview with Valeria Daniele, PhD, talks about how she felt undervalued and frustrated in academia. But once she learned about the many opportunities available to PhDs in industry, she successful made the transition into a data scientist role!

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.