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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.

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Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (September 3rd, 2017)

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.

Careers In Process Development (Industry Careers For PhDs Podcast)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Are you interested in identifying and developing new processes for product manufacturing? Do you know how to transition into this role straight from academia? In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Dr. Shanta Boddapati, who has transitioned into Process Development and will share her experiences with us. In this podcast, you’ll learn: What is process developmentWhat are the day-to-day activities of a person in Process DevelopmentWhat does the career trajectory look like and what are the promotional opportunities for this positionWhat transferable skills are necessary for this role and how can PhDs better position themselves…

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (August 27th, 2017)

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, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. 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.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (August 20th, 2017)

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, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. 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.

Publication Specialist Careers (Industry Careers For PhDs Podcast)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Are you interested in careers away from the bench but have no idea what’s out there?   Are you looking to apply your communication and critical thinking skills outside of industry? In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Dr. Julie Dela Cruz, who describes her career transition from academia to a Publication Specialist role. In this podcast, you’ll learn: What are the duties of a publication specialist and what technical and transferable skills do PhDs need to transition into this roleWhat does the career trajectory look like and what are the promotional opportunities for these…

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (August 13th, 2017)

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, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. 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.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (August 6th, 2017)

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, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. 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.

Imposter Syndrome (Industry Careers For PhDs Podcast)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Do you have a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud? Do you fail to recognize your own accomplishments and feel stuck in your transition? In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Dr. Cathy Sorbara, who will help you debunk this imposter feeling and recognize your own value. Suffering from imposter syndrome can cripple your transition out of academia and yet most PhDs are guilty of it.    In this podcast, you’ll learn: What is Imposter Syndrome?Why does academia often fuel limiting beliefs in PhDs?Proven ways to overcome Imposter SyndromeStrategies for dealing with stress,…

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (July 30th, 2017)

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, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. 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.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (July 23rd, 2017)

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, transferable skills, interviews, academic blues, and industry positions. 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.

5 Ways A Postdoc Will Ruin Your Career

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Accepting a postdoc as a PhD might seem like the next logical step. It might seem like the only step. The truth is, you do not need to finish, or even start, a postdoc to be successful in industry. In fact, the best thing you can do for your career is quit your postdoc and start transitioning into industry as soon as possible. There are too many PhDs for academia to employ and if you accept or stay in a postdoc, you’re halting your career progress and settling for an embarrassingly low salary and unfulfilling work. Take your career into…

Scientist To Management Promotions (Industry Careers For PhDs Podcast)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Wondering how to successfully climb the corporate ladder? Do you know what professional opportunities are out there for scientists in industry? In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Dr. Bartosz Balczerski, who is a Program Manager at Leica Biosystems. Bartosz started his industry career as a Research Scientist and was quickly promoted to Program Manager. He will walk us through what steps he took work his way up the corporate ladder from Scientist to Manager. In this podcast, you’ll learn: What are the duties of a senior scientist and what technical and transferable skills PhDs…