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.
Why AI Resume Filters Love Resume Headlines & Top Transferable Skills For 2024
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Specialists here.
How PhDs Can Avoid The Overqualified Label To Get Hired
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
“We regret to inform you that we will not be moving forward with your application due to concerns that your qualifications exceed those required for the role. We feel it would not be a good fit. Thank you for applying.” Oof, that’s part of a rejection email a PhD sent me. An employer had sent it to them after the first interview. Another PhD told me this recently… “I feel like I’m both overqualified and underqualified for the jobs I apply to Isaiah.” Which do you feel is more of a problem for you? I asked. “At first I thought…
Essential Skills For The AI-Driven Job Market & 3 AI Tools To Give You An Edge
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Specialists here.
How To Answer “Why Are You Leaving Academia?” (& 4 Scientific Ways To Convince Employers To Hire You)
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
“‘Why do you want to work here more than anywhere else? And why are you leaving academia?’ Those are the questions I got stuck on, Isaiah. I told them why I liked their company, mainly because it was aligned with my values, but I also wanted to be fair and ethical so I told them that I was considering other companies. Then I explained that academia was no longer a good fit because I wanted to do more than write grants all day.” “Okay, I replied, anything else? What did you say after that?” “I asked them a few clarifying…
