Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Join Isaiah as he explores a few telltale signs that your new industry job is a disaster waiting to happen In this week’s episode… First, Isaiah reminds PhDs that industry work environments are different than academic ones, and that some culture shock is normal Next, he reassures PhDs that it’s okay to walk away from a bad fit Finally, Isaiah identifies three can’t-ignore signs that your new industry job is not right for you PhDs, Don’t Ignore A Gut Feeling If Your New Job Feels Like A Bad Fit Sometimes – especially if you’ve been unemployed for a while –…

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Join Isaiah as he breaks down what it takes to write a killer PhD LinkedIn headline that is memorable, informative, and stands out In this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains the value of a LinkedIn headline in LinkedIn’s search engine ranking algorithm Next, he tells PhDs the three things that recruiters are looking for in your headline Finally, Isaiah shares a few great examples of a what a strong, scroll-stopping headline should look like A Strong LinkedIn Headline Is What Separates PhDs From Being More Than Just A Name On A List You can have incredible experience, a killer summary,…

One of the biggest reasons that I left academia was the constant negativity.  Instead of collaboration, I was pitted against my fellow PhDs. The system forced us to compete against one another. I couldn’t look to my advisors for support either. It was more trouble than it was worth to even get them to make time, and in the end, their “advice” was little more than common sense. And that’s to say nothing of the wrath I’d face if I picked the wrong time to speak up or advocate for my research. I persisted, though, and looked forward to applying…

Join Isaiah as he reviews nine of the most unnecessary and outdated elements in an industry resume – and what to use instead In this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains that resume trends are always evolving Next, he reviews nine outdated resume elements he sees PhDs using today that are big red flags for industry hiring managers Finally, Isaiah explains what up-to-date resumes need to capture and hold a recruiter’s attention Resume Trends Are Always Evolving, Right Along With The Job Market Resumes have been around for much longer than most of us realize.  Did you know that historians give…

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Join Isaiah for a look at 10 of the most played-out buzzwords that smart PhDs are cutting out of their resumes In this week’s episode… First, Isaiah breaks down the reason that buzzwords are so off-putting in your industry resume Next, he reviews 10 of the most common buzzwords he sees PhDs wasting valuable space on Finally, Isaiah explains which words you can use instead, and why they’re so much more effective Industry Decision-Makers Are Not Impressed With Overused Buzzwords A hiring manager’s eyes will start to glaze over when they see certain words.  This kind of buzzy resume language…

Join Isaiah as he examines the importance of quality and LinkedIn connections – and how to tell who is who In this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains that smart PhDs should have a minimum of 500 LinkedIn connections Next, he breaks down why not all connections are created equal Finally, Isaiah reviews which connections contribute to your success and which ones you should consider letting loose A Strong Professional Network Takes More Than Just Making Connections When you’re looking for job opportunities, it makes sense to focus on making new connections.  Having a scarce network tells recruiters two things: a)…

Most PhDs fail to understand something extremely important about their job search going in. I certainly did. Your PhD is incredibly valuable, and so are you… … but your degree does not put you above the job search process.  Your PhD is not a free pass to skip the leg work that every other industry job seeker has had to learn through their own trial and error.  You have to learn to speak the language of industry. You’re not above following up with employers after you apply. You absolutely need to emphasize your transferable skills along with your technical ones.…

Join Isaiah as he explains how to create compelling resume bullet points that pass the applicant tracking system test In this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains that PhDs need to include both transferable and niche/technical skills in their resume’s bullet points Next, he explains the optimal structure of PhD-level bullet points Finally, Isaiah reminds PhDs that a network is only a strategic networking tool if you treat it like one You Need To Tout Your Niche And Your Transferable Skills If You Want To Impress Employers As a PhD, you have high-level niche skills.  You are an expert.  But, there…

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Join Isaiah as he walks PhDs through the major differences between a LinkedIn Basic and LinkedIn Premium account In this week’s episode… First, Isaiah reminds PhDs about the features and benefits of a LinkedIn Basic account Next, he examines a LinkedIn Premium account and provides an overview of its advantages Finally, Isaiah offers his recommendation about which account is the best fit for PhDs searching for a job right now Most Job Seekers Start Off With A Basic LinkedIn Account Almost everyone starts using LinkedIn’s free account.  And why wouldn’t you? It’s the most comprehensive directory for professional contacts for…