Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Join Isaiah for a look at determining which job offers are best for you when you have more than one to choose from Here’s a quick rundown on this week’s episode: First, Isaiah shares that benefits are a truly valuable part of analyzing the value of your job offers in industry Next, he encourages PhDs to consider the company culture and atmosphere that each job offers Finally, Isaiah urges PhDs to weigh the pros and cons of their highest-priority data points to choose between two job offers From This Week’s Show… Benefits Are An Important Consideration When It Comes To…

Join Isaiah as he puts seemingly harmless phrases under a microscope and examines why PhDs should actually avoid them at all costs Here’s a quick rundown on this week’s episode: First, Isaiah examines some seemingly innocuous phrases and expressions that can actually damage your reputation Next, he reveals the psychology behind these phrases and discusses how they impact your audience Finally, Isaiah shares what PhDs should say instead to come across as confident and capable. From This Week’s Show… Some Harmless Expressions And Phrases Are Actually A Turn-Off For Hiring Managers There are a few verbal expressions that research shows…

A lot of PhDs ignore a crucial part of their job search – virtual networking. You may think that because you’re spending a lot of time going to conferences, attending lectures, setting up face-to-face meetings, and checking in with one or two connections when you need a reference or referral that you’ve established your professional network.  Virtual Networking Casts A Wider Net, Even After The Pandemic Nope, you’re networking by halves if you’re only networking in-person. I kept seeing a former colleague of mine at conferences really making the most out of his time networking in person. Everybody knew this…

Join Isaiah for a PhD-specific look at the thank-you email and discussion about how it can help clinch your next interview Here’s a quick rundown on this week’s episode: First, Isaiah shares one of the best ways to stand above other candidates after your final interview at any industry company Next, he covers a few ground rules or creating the best possible thank-you email if you’re a PhD Finally, Isaiah closes with a reminder about the call to action your thank-you email needs in order to be effective From This Week’s Show… The Percentage Of Job Seekers Who Don’t Send…

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 masterclass in negotiation strategies that all PhDs need to know about before they accept a salary in industry Here’s a quick rundown on this week’s episode: First, Isaiah explains PhDs are doing themselves a major disservice by choosing not to negotiate their starting salary and benefits Next, he presents a few scenarios that PhDs may find themselves in during the hiring process and offers savvy tactics for negotiating Finally, Isaiah moves past helpful scripts PhDs can use and addresses some scenarios that can provide leverage during negotiation From This Week’s Show… Salary Negotiations Are Absolutely An…

Join Isaiah and learn why negotiating is not just advisable but expected for PhDs in today’s competitive job market Here’s a quick rundown on this week’s episode: First, Isaiah explains that negotiating your starting salary is the new norm Next, he assures PhDs that employers are expecting a counter to their initial offer Finally, Isaiah takes a look at some of the most effective ways PhDs can deflect the salary conversation to give themselves the upper hand in negotiations From This Week’s Show… Negotiating A Salary Is Never Easy – Especially For PhDs Imagine you’re an employer offering a new…

I wish I could say that I didn’t know I should send a thank-you email after my industry interviews, but that’s not entirely true.  Thank you notes weren’t a totally foreign concept to me.  I’d read or overheard it said that I should “be sure to send a thank you message after you leave your interview.”  But every article or blog post I read about this topic was roughly 10 years old. How trustworthy is job search advice from a bygone decade? And some of the points these articles wanted me to include sounded desperate to me. Like reminding them…

Join Isaiah for a no-nonsense look at the money conversation from why employers expect you to negotiate to understanding your worth as a PhD Here’s a quick rundown on this week’s episode: First Isaiah walks us through the statistics of what you’re losing financially by not negotiating a higher salary Next, he covers how to approach a salary offer and look beyond just financial compensation Finally, Isaiah wraps up with what potential employers expect when it comes to a salary negotiation From This Week’s Show… By not negotiating for a higher salary when starting a new position, you can end…

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 gives away the perfect responses to unconventional interview questions employers love to ask Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode: First, Isaiah explains why employers ask standard questions about your background and why they toss in a few zingers for good measure Next, he shares three specific off-the-wall questions employers as that they’re trying to challenge you with And finally, Isaiah gives you examples you can answer with to show employers you are the well-rounded candidate they’re looking for From This Week’s Show… Conventional interview questions are asked for a reason – they get information…

Join Isaiah as he breaks down three of his favorite tactics to keep cool and composed in the face of a tough interview question Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode: First, Isaiah explores why PhDs in particular are prone to anxiety about how to answer a tricky interview question Next, Isaiah reassures that nerves are normal, but controlling them is how smart PhDs make a positive, memorable impression on hiring manages And finally, Isaiah shares three tactics PhDs can use if an interview question threatens to derail them From This Week’s Show… Don’t Let Nerves And An Unexpected…