Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Join Isaiah as he walks you through the six things you need to do to ensure your next phone screening results in an interview. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode: First, Isaiah breaks down how you need to prepare for the phone screening to be successful and the purpose behind a company’s thinking when scheduling interviews and phone screenings Additionally, Isaiah covers the important questions you should be asking that get you noticed  And finally, we cover what it takes to translate all of this research and interview prep work into a phone-friendly format that will help job…

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 considers the changing job market and what the pros and cons are for PhDs in 2023 Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah takes a glance back at the job market back when Cheeky Scientist was founded in 2014 Next, he compares the challenges PhDs faced back then and considers what’s changed since Finally, Isaiah concludes by exploring why the current job market looks promising for PhDs, even with the growing number of PhD grads in the running From This Week’s Show… A Lot Has Changed In The Job Market And Academia Since…

An indomitable spirit is a rare quality, but not among PhDs. Perseverance is a prerequisite that comes standard with every doctorate.  It seems like there’s no shortage of things that can stand in the way when you’re pursuing a terminal degree. Yet I’ve only met a handful of PhDs who weren’t cut out for the hardships of academia. They made it past the gauntlet of frustrating academic advisors, endless hours in the lab, and year upon year of compounding stress. But there are some things that arise that you simply can’t prepare yourself to push through. Sometimes life happens. PhDs…

Join Isaiah as he explores the finer points of Google’s hiring process, and explains how to get PhDs hired at Google as Data Scientists Here is a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah covers Google’s distinct hiring criteria Next, he examines Google’s hiring process in detail, including the how and why of it all, as well as their technical screening process and what to expect And finally, Isaiah walks Data Scientists through what to do for their in-person interview From This Week’s Show… The Ultimate Google Interview Guide for Data Scientists If you’re an aspiring data scientist, chances…

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 why a PhD gives you an edge on the competition as well as a hurdle to scale in your industry job search. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah confirms what you’ve already realized – a PhD candidate can and does face certain stigmas in the industry job market Next, he shares three effective ways you can buck this stereotype in your job search strategy Finally, Isaiah reminds you that you must translate your technical skills and accomplishments in the lab into industry language if you want to impress hiring managers From…

Join Isaiah as he walks PhDs through the 5 common mistakes they make on LinkedIn that leave their messages on read Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains that there’s a right and a wrong way to connect with networking contacts Next, he walks us through five common mistakes that PhDs make in their messages to networking contacts Finally, Isaiah wraps up the finer points of finessing your messages to ensure you’re making a productive connection with your network contacts From This Week’s Show… There Are Five Common Mistakes PhDs Make In Their Messages On LinkedIn…

I heard this story from a mid-career PhD I worked with and wanted to share it. Here’s what they told me when we started working together… “I hit a slump in my academic career many times.  I got passed over for tenure when I knew I was the best candidate.  Grants would get denied, and I would think, “This is just a slump. It’s a minor setback, is all.” I would have to drag myself to the next lecture hall some days, and I’d tell myself, ‘It’s normal to get bored and discouraged every once in a while.’ I just…

Join Isaiah as he discusses five things you can do to make the most of your starting package and score awesome employee benefits Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah breaks down the real value of benefits for PhDs, explaining that they can make up 30% of your total compensation package Next, he breaks down five things PhDs need to keep in mind as they negotiate their benefits with a new employer Finally, Isaiah reminds PhDs to get their final offer in writing, and not to sign a job offer without being sure all of their benefits…

Join Isaiah as he shares less common job search strategies that are sure to cut your unemployment time in half Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah touches on the frustration of feeling like you’re running around in circles with your current job search strategy Next, he breaks down four habits that PhDs can adopt to reinvigorate their job search Finally, Isaiah reminds PhDs that you want to work smarter, not harder, in your job search From This Week’s Show… Finding Time To Really Focus On Your Job Search Makes A Big Difference When searching for a…

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.…