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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.

Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

#569 Job Reposted After You Apply? Do This

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

While not every reposted job will lead to success, your proactive approach and willingness to refine your application can improve your chances in the future.

#568 You Lack Skills On A Job Posting. Apply Anyway?

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

When you're applying for a position without having all the skills, your resume should be more than a list of experiences; it should tell a story of your learning journey.

#567 Here’s What Happens After You Get A Referral

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Hiring managers are more likely to pay immediate attention to candidates recommended by trusted colleagues, increasing your chances of being considered for the role

#566 Do This Right After Applying To A Job

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

By taking these steps after applying for a job, you're not just waiting for an opportunity; you're actively pursuing it, and in today's job market, that's a distinction that can make all the difference.

Is Your Resume Blacklisted? A PhD's Guide to Navigating the AI-Driven Job Market

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

“I was hearing back from employers, Isaiah, but now I’m not.” This is a confession I hear with alarming frequency from PhDs who are trying to navigate this contracting job market.  One highly qualified candidate after another tells me they were receiving responses early in their job search.  At first, they found themselves facing a wall of automated rejections with a few hopeful phone screens. But at least that was something. What followed after a few months of Thanks-but-no-thanks is the most anxiety-inducing sound, one that job seekers in this market are too familiar with: silence.  The question this PhD…

#565 Hacking LinkedIn’s Connect Request Limit

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

The new limit necessitates a more strategic approach to LinkedIn outreach, emphasizing the value of each connection request and the need for personalization to maximize the effectiveness of each invite.

#564 Use LinkedIn’s Alumni Feature To Get Hired

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

A recent report published in Fast Company found that 91% of alumni connections are willing to refer a fellow alum.

#563 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: Routines For Overcoming Anxiety To Have Career Success

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Get empowered with Donna & Isaiah with today's topics of anxiety and building leadership routines to reduce stress and achieve career success.

#562 Why Today's Resume Filters Reject Resumes With Round Numbers, Or No Numbers

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Excluding quantified results from your resume is enough to get an automated rejection or silence. Many of today's AI filters will also screen out your resume if you use round numbers.

#561 2X Game Changing LinkedIn Analytics For PhDs

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Understanding who is looking at your profile can offer strategic insights into your visibility on the platform.

#560 When To Join LinkedIn Premium

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Premium can be particularly valuable for job seekers looking to rapidly expand their professional network, connect with hiring managers, or reach out to potential references

#559 Is Your LinkedIn SSI Score Hurting You?

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Everything you post online or have posted is being scored and how much of a risk you are to an employer is being ranked.