Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Join Isaiah as he explains the STAR Method and how you can learn to use it to impress employers during an interview. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah breaks down why knowing how to answer questions, not memorizing specific answers or situations, is the key to impressing employers during an interview Next, he discusses the specifics of the STAR Method, a technique designed to ace behavioral interview questions Finally, Isaiah shares a few concrete examples that highlight the methodology in action From This Week’s Show… The STAR Methodology Can Guide You Through The Answer To Tough…

LinkedIn is not for academics. This is what I heard over and over again in the latter stages of my PhD program.  If anything, you should have a personal website to share your published papers and research.  And it made sense to me. If I was going to go into academia, shouldn’t I be creating content for other academics? So that’s what I did. And then I dusted off my hands and kept working toward my PhD. I was so committed to the idea of succeeding in academia and becoming a professor. In my mind, there wasn’t really any other…

Join Isaiah as takes a look at what makes for great cover letters and explains the questions they should answer about you as a candidate. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah shares some facts about cover letters and the big impact this single page can make on your job search Next, he takes a look at some of the questions your cover letter should answer for employers Finally, Isaiah talks about what it takes to write a compelling cover letter that makes hiring managers take notice From This Week’s Show… “Optional” Isn’t An Option When It…

Join Isaiah as he explores the three steps job seekers will work through with their recruiters in order to land the perfect role Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explores why recruiters can be so beneficial to your job search, plus best practices for making the most of your relationship with them Next, he covers the 3 steps that recruiters walk job seekers through to find and interview for the perfect role Finally, Isaiah explains what it takes to negotiate a killer salary with your new employers and how a recruiter can help From This Week’s…

Join Isaiah as he shares the quickest ways to make a recruiter dread seeing your name pop up in their inbox. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah shares some statistics that demonstrate why a recruiter is such a valuable tool in your job search Next, he explores 5 things job seekers unknowingly do that can put them at odds with their recruiter Finally, Isaiah concludes by explaining that a good relationship with a recruiter can unlock doors in your job search – as long as you treat their time like a precious resource From This Week’s…

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 shares some emerging trends in life science PhDs can use to demonstrate their industry knowledge to employers Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah shares that one of the best ways to show employers in life science that you’re engaged in your industry is to be able to discuss emerging trends Next, he provides some insight into several exciting developments that life science PhDs should be aware of Finally, Isaiah reminds life science PhDs that part of preparing for a job interview is to stay up-to-date on industry news and advancements From This…

When I first started my job search, I was not a fan of cover letters.  I’d even go so far as to say that I hated them. But I ran into a friend of mine about a year after I got my PhD. We got to talking. I told him that it had been almost 12 months since I graduated and I had only had a few interviews.  He said to send him my resume and cover letter and he’d take a look for me. Cover letter? I didn’t have a cover letter, I told him. And he told me…

Join Isaiah as he breaks down what to expect from a new industry career – from onboarding to your first 6 months. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains that onboarding, for many PhDs, is a mystery Next, he shares 5 things that every PhD should keep in mind when they begin the onboarding process Finally, Isaiah explains how knowing what to expect about your early days with a company can set you up for success down the road From This Week’s Show… Onboarding Takes New Employees Anywhere From 3 To 6 Months PhDs entering industry…

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 benefits of a functional resume for PhDs – plus a few tips to make yours stand out to employers. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah takes a look at the functional resume format and explains why it’s superior for PhDs with limited professional experience Next, he directs attention to 3 strategies that a functional resume needs to apply to be successful Finally, Isaiah reviews the architecture of a finished functional resume from top to bottom From This Week’s Show… A Functional Resume Highlights The Quality Of Your Experience – Not…

Is Cheeky Scientist a scam?   Has anyone here had any experience with the Cheeky Scientist Association? Is Cheeky Scientist worth it?  What’s the deal with Cheeky Scientist? Is Cheeky Scientist legit? PhDs are trained to be critical.  In academia and in life, every decision they’re faced with is made with extreme prejudice. Examining facts, collecting resources, and determining what is a trustworthy source of information is one of their biggest strengths.  PhDs have superior critical thinking skills, so it makes sense for them to carefully consider any investment – even if it’s an investment in themselves. And in almost every…