Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

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 how to communicate your transferable skills effectively? Have you ever wondered how your academic skills translate to business? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Dr. Barbi Honeycutt, who is a professional speaker, author, educator and scholar. Her areas of expertise are in faculty development, teaching and learning in higher education, and professional development for graduate students and postdocs. In this podcast, you’ll learn: What transferable skills are and how to highlight them for your career transition to industryHow to identify previously acquired skills and how to apply them to a new job environmentThe 7…

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.

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.

Why are you a good scientist? Are you an ethical scientist? What could you bring to other companies? Imagine getting these questions in rapid fire succession at the very beginning on an industry interview. How would you answer them? By challenging yourself to think about how you would respond to these and other tough interview questions, you will put yourself ahead of the majority of PhD job candidates who are just winging it and hoping for the best. Here are 6 tough interview questions you should know.

In this interview with Bishnu Joshi, PhD, he talks about how developing a strategic job search strategy allowed him to transition into a scientist position where he is constantly learning and able to contribute to the advancement of human health in an impactful way.

Are you aware of the different types of visas available for scientists? Are you worried about your current or future immigration situation? In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Craig Peterson, who is an immigration lawyer with over 20 years of experience in a full range of immigration issues faced by university management, departments, international faculty, research staff, students, corporate and individual clients. In this podcast, you’ll learn: What are the specific visa types used by scientistsWhat changes have been made to the visa process that International PhDs must be aware ofWhat are the biggest…

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 Hayley Maynard, PhD, she talks about how she dealt with the large differences between academia and industry. She tells us how these differences have actually given her great opportunities to grow at the company and have a real impact on the company culture.

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 Mihaela Marinaj, PhD, she tells us how persistence in her job search and leveraging both her technical and non-technical skills helped her land a medical writing position. She is enjoying industry and see a clear career growth path ahead of her.

Do you want to help companies pursue strategic opportunities and gain revenue? Have you ever thought about applying your PhD transferable skills to a business development role? In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Dr. Jason Mellad, who will share insights from his unique career path following his PhD. From starting as a consultant, he then went on to become a technology transfer associate, and VP of business development. He now sits as CEO of Cambridge Epigenetix. In this podcast, you’ll learn: What did he learn from his past roles as a consultant and technology…