Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Setting realistic expectations during a job search is crucial to navigating the process with resilience and maintaining a positive outlook.

While job searching can be demanding, implementing these strategies can significantly alleviate stress and prevent burnout.

A bad strategy applied harder doesn’t make it a good strategy.

In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News, you'll learn how to communicate on your resume, LinkedIn profile and in person to a hiring manager in a way that overcomes their number one concern: that you are overqualified.

These strategies are designed to enhance your job search in 2024, aligning with the current trends and expectations in the job market.

As PhDs, it’s our moral obligation to confront the data. The academic system is more broken than it has ever been for PhDs and there’s no fixing it.

Don't let AI filters dim your career prospects. Adapt, strategize, and remember, your value extends far beyond the confines of academia.

A well-written cover letter is your chance to make a strong first impression, so invest the time to make it compelling and tailored to each job application.

The academic job market presents numerous challenges for PhDs, including oversaturation, funding instability, adjunctification, and the pressure to publish. These factors create a competitive and exclusionary environment, making it difficult for highly qualified candidates to secure tenure-track positions. The solution lies in transitioning into industry roles strategically.

It’s common for PhDs to feel overwhelmed by the salary negotiation process and many sabotage their chances of getting paid well.

Protect your reputation score in your job search. How well your resume does on job boards is tracked and shared.

Dive into what hiring managers want to hear during salary negotiations now, including what salary ranges you can expect this year.