Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Do you know that you want to change careers but have no idea where to start? Do you fear that, by transitioning, you are ‘throwing away’ your PhD? In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Rikke Hansen, a career & business change expert, entrepreneur, speaker and the founder of CareerOnYourTerms.com. She helps entrepreneurs and corporate professionals nail down WHAT they really want to do, so they can refocus, change career or design their ideal business. In this podcast, you’ll learn: What specific actions to take to start your career transition NOWHow to avoid feeling overwhelmedHow…

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.

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.

From a manager's perspective, what's the best way to present yourself as credible industry candidate? Do you want to know how industry management team's evaluate job candidates? Do you want to know how they expect you to network, interview, and negotiate a salary contract? In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Michael Smith, M.B.A, a former manager at Johnson & Johnson and Align Technology. Michael's experience includes hiring top technical candidates and managing new technical employees after the hiring process.

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.

Have you ever considered what it’s like to transition into an industry job after spending a lifetime in academia? Have you ever wondered if you could transition into a non-academic career? If so, who better to ask than other PhDs who have transitioned successfully… 1. What is your name, your full job title, the full name of the company you work for, and how many months or years have you been with this company now? – Aaron Kellogg, Ph.D., Medical Science Liaison, Shire, 8 months. 2. Your biggest or most satisfying career goal you’ve reached since transitioning 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, 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.

Do you know what it really takes to get a Research Scientist position in industry? Do you know if this position is good fit for you? In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Vadim Khaychuk, Ph.D., an industry Research Scientist with experience at leading biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies such as Sanofi Pasteur.

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.

Interviewing for a job you’re really interested in is nerve-wracking. One wrong answer and you can completely fail the interview. The only way to set yourself up for success is by being well-prepared with answers to all the types of questions you will be asked during an industry interview. Being prepared with answers to these questions will not only help you diffuse pre-interview nerves, but also set you apart from every other PhD job candidate.

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.

Do you know what how to build relationships with industry recruiters? Do you know what industry recruiters want to see on your industry resume? Do you know how to approach industry recruiters, how to best follow up with them, and how to communicate your transferable and technical skills effectively? In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Kyle Synder, an industry recruiter and global talent acquisition specialist. Kyle has extensive experience as a senior recruitment consultant, life science and healthcare account manage, and scientific writer. Here, Kyle shares his expertise in placing PhDs into biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and biomedical…