Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

LinkedIn is unlike any other social networking platform.  The similarities are hard to ignore: you post updates – sometimes pictures –  share your opinions and comment on posts others make. But at its core, LinkedIn is very different than Facebook or any other friend-finding, video-sharing, community-connecting network.  LinkedIn is designed specifically to introduce professionals to other professionals. The site’s primary mission is to remove the barriers that make it difficult to connect with peers, your target companies, and the right opportunities.  What kind of opportunities, you might ask? What’s so great about having connections? As a PhD transitioning into industry,…

Join Isaiah as he discusses (and busts) a common job-seeking myth: employer bias against higher ed candidates Here is a quick rundown of this week’s episode: First Isaiah covers where that bias may have come from over the years and the statistics that say you can beat it Next, he talks about why those misconceptions have stuck around so long and why Finally, Isaiah discusses what PhDs can offer employers and why your PhD makes you a prime candidate in industry From This Week’s Show… Finishing Your PhD Used To Be The Only Thing You Could Think About Now, you’re…

Join Isaiah as he breaks down why a PhD is an asset to employers when they can strike a balance between ego and confidence Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode: First, Isaiah discusses the difference between being confident and being egotistical Next, he takes a look at some of the ways that a healthy ego can help PhDs succeed in industry And finally, Isaiah explains how mastering the nuances of being confident can lead to greater success in industry, and even better pay From This Week’s Show… A Healthy Ego Can Be An Asset To You In Your…

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 explores the phenomenon of imposter syndrome and explains why it has real consequences for your PhD job search Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode: First, Isaiah discusses imposter syndrome and explains why it’s not just about self-esteem Next, Isaiah talks about some ways that PhDs are shortchanging themselves in their job search, and what consequences this has And finally, Isaiah explores some strategies smart PhDs can use to balance their destructive habits and thought processes with more constructive ones From This Week’s Show… Imposter Syndrome Is More Than Just Chronic Self-Doubt Is there a…

On my first day of work at my new role in industry, I was so excited.  I hadn’t just walked away from academia – I sprinted away and never looked back.  And it was a long road that I had traveled to find this job. I had no industry experience at all (unless you count shoveling snow out of driveways or mowing lawns).  I didn’t know the first thing about resumes or networking or how, exactly, to find a job. And my job search journey reflected that.  But now I had arrived. A large company and an exciting job in…

Join Isaiah as he covers the STAR Technique, an interview method that helps PhDs navigate open-ended questions Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: First, Isaiah will walk you through an in-depth breakdown of the STAR Technique Next, he provides timely examples of what to incorporate into your interview Finally, he covers the value of direct story-telling to land the job you want From This Week’s Show… When Answering An Interview Question With The STAR Method, Start Your Response By Describing A Specific And Relevant Situation You can use an example from your current job, a previous job, education, personal…

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 explores when PhDs can benefit from having a personal website and how to create one for yourself Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode: First, Isaiah talks about why a personal website can help further cement your personal brand as a PhD looking to transition into industry Next, Isaiah explains some of the things you do (and don’t) want employers to see on your website And finally, Isaiah covers one important thing that every website needs to have in order to make a great impression on employers From This Week’s Show… A Personal Website Isn’t…

Join Isaiah as he covers the three things that PhDs can do while interviewing to make a great impression on hiring managers Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode: First, Isaiah explains that making a good impression in interviews is a time-sensitive exercise Next, Isaiah talks about the importance of rehearsing what you’ll say and how you say it while you’re interviewing And finally, Isaiah breaks down the STAR method, a proven technique job candidates can turn to to help them make the most of open-ended interview questions From This Week’s Show… When It Comes To First Impressions, Time…

If you’re lucky to work in industry long enough, you’ll get to be someone else’s lifeline.  That’s what happened to me in my third position.  A friend of mine, a PhD named Rupali, was doing all the right things:  He reached out to me on LinkedIn. We exchanged messages a few times, reestablishing our rapport.  When the conversation turned to what we’re doing now, he mentioned he was interested in the company I was working at.  So we picked a time to sit down for a call where Rupali could ask me a few questions about the company.  Confident that…

Join Isaiah as he breaks down the 4 parts of the hiring funnel in industry job searches and shares tips to help you breeze through Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah examines the four parts of a hiring funnel Next, he offers insight about tips and objectives for you, the job applicant, at each stage Finally, Isaiah wraps with a reminder that a clear job search strategy is key to making it from the widest to the narrowest part of the hiring funnel From This Week’s Show… A Job Search Strategy Is Key To Making It…