Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

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“I spent over a year looking for a job in academia and flew to multiple interviews. I didn’t get one offer.” A PhD told me this recently and many other PhDs have told me similar stories.  Of course, the stories involve more than just looking for a job for a year.  They involve living on a meager academic budget, trying to support themselves and their families, often in very expensive cities where many of the biggest universities are located.  They involve decisions to never go on a vacation, to feed their kids cheaper, less healthy food, and to work all…

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Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… You will what the challenges are from transitioning from Academia to Industry You will learn that if a PhD is leveraged correctly it can be a gateway to personal and professional advancement Finally you learn that having a PhD gives opportunities for innovation, making contributions to knowledge, meaningful collaborations, and professional relationships. If PhDs struggle to get hired in industry, then why should they get a PhD in the first place? I had a PhD send me this question recently and wanted to share it because I get asked it…

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… You will uncover the importance of highlighting soft skills, such as work ethic, resilience, and passion for the company’s mission, in addition to technical qualifications You will explore the influence of effectively communicating skills during the job search, focusing on showcasing rigorous training in research and analysis, analytical abilities, time management, and organizational skills Finally you will recognize the importance of a deadline driven work ethic and perseverance gained through the challenges of earning a PhD “I just can’t seem to get hired Isaiah, even for jobs where I have…

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… You will learn the importance of giving to receive during a job interview You will learn the influence of showcasing endorsements and approvals from previous employers or colleagues Finally you will learn the concept that once someone commits to something small, they are more likely to agree to something bigger. As PhDs, we really hate the idea of selling ourselves. Even watering down the word “selling” to “marketing” ourselves or “persuading” others hurts. But to get hired, that’s exactly what you have to do. This is especially true during the…

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… You will learn that how important transferrable skills and communication are You will learn the importance of optimizing your resume content Finally you will that you must manage your online presence “I have an interview coming up in 3 days Isaiah. It’s by video.” Congratulations, I said. “What are some of the big things I should pay attention to?” They asked. So, I told them how to research the position, how to approach the panel by making each person feel heard and paid attention too, not just the most vocal…

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… You will learn that that employers are looking for PhDs that can adapt quickly and learn autonomously. You will learn 5 reasons why PhDs learn faster then anyone Finally you will that having these skills make PhDs valuable candidates in the professional world I often get asked what is the number one skill that I think PhDs have and every time I’m quickly able to respond with “learning how to learn”. PhDs learn faster and more autonomously than any group of people in the world. In fact, they’re doctors of…

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… You will learn that you will need to move fast when transitioning into an industry position You will learn why speed is a factor in your job search Finally you will learn some action steps you should implement now Every week I talk to dozens of PhDs personally, at least, and one of the most common things I hear from them is that they want to take their time to consider all their options in industry. This is understandable but “taking your time” in academia is far different than taking…