Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

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 discusses what a site visit is and what is the best way to prepare for it to ensure you get a job offer Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah tells the story of his first site visitNext, Isaiah explains what a site visit is and the types of interviews you can expect to encounterFinally, Isaiah gives some advice that will ensure that you come prepared and ensure the job offer From This Week’s Show…  The Story Of Isaiah’s First Site Visit I got on the plane headed to California for my first…

Join Isaiah as he discusses the four types of interview questions that PhDs should expect during the interview process so you can set the right expectations Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah talks about why gatekeepers follow a framework of 4 types of interview questions when evaluating job candidatesNext, Isaiah lists the types of interview questions that are relevant for PhD-level positionsFinally, Isaiah gives and explores the structure of a typical interview process so you can set the right expectations and increase your chances of interview success From This Week’s Show…  Why Gatekeepers Follow A Framework…

Interdisciplinary PhDs – those who have research backgrounds in the humanities, social sciences, and the arts – are less likely to seek career opportunities outside of academia than their basic sciences and engineering counterparts. The academic landscape in interdisciplinary departments is just as bad, if not worse, than that in STEM departments, yet these PhDs feel that they can’t leave. That there is no demand for them in industry, This is simply not true, interdisciplinary PhDs are highly valuable in a variety of industry positions, but because they don’t know what tier options are and lack an industry network, they…

Join Isaiah as he talks about his mantra, “Add Value First” (AVF), and why this is so important when it comes to correct networking etiquette Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah discusses why you should always add value first when networking with industry professionalsNext, Isaiah explains the difference between adding value and manipulating a connection to get what you wantFinally, Isaiah lists the most common ways to add value to industry employers From This Week’s Show…  What Is AVF And Why It’s Important My mantra when it comes to networking is to “Add Value First” or…

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 discusses what a phone screen is and the steps you need to take to prepare for it Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains what a phone screen is and why it’s importantNext, Isaiah reveals why you always need to be prepared for a phone screenFinally, Isaiah gives you tips to make sure your wow interviewers during this stage of the hiring process From This Week’s Show…  What Is A Phone Screen The first round of the interview process is most commonly done over the phone or through a similar audio only…

Join Isaiah as he explains how to set up a successful informational interview that will increase your chances of getting a referral Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah discusses the general mindset your should have when setting up an informational interviewNext, Isaiah examines the right way to carry out the conversation so you engage your intervieweeFinally, Isaiah reviews the seven types of questions you should ask during an informational interview From This Week’s Show…  The Right Approach To For An Informational Interview During informational interviews, you are the interviewer, not the interviewee. As such, you always…

PhDs think that they are not cut out for business, that academia didn’t teach them any business acumen, and that they can only access business-related positions once they have gained industry experience. This misconception comes from the academic idea that our most valuable assets are our technical or speciality skills. In reality, our tranferable skills are our biggest assets, and if you think about it in industry terms, you will notice that as PhDs, we have a lot of business skills. So, you shouldn’t limit yourself to positions that value your technical skills when planning your transition. PhDs can get…

Join Isaiah as he explains how to fill up your Job Search Sheet, ensuring that you find companies where you can make a real impact Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah discusses the strategies you can use to find companies that you would like to work for and could potentially hire youNext, Isaiah reveals how to find potential connections at your target companies, so you can complete your Job Search SheetFinally, Isaiah reviews the approaches you can use to reach out to new connections, increasing your chances of getting a response From This Week’s Show…  How…

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 discusses how you can identify your professional values and why they are important in your job search Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah considers certain questions you can ask yourself to pinpoint your professional valuesNext, Isaiah talks about your personal “code of conduct” and how that relates to your professional valuesFinally, Isaiah explains why understanding your values is important for your transition From This Week’s Show…  Questions You Should Ask Yourself To Identify Your Professional Values Reflect back to meaningful moments that stand out to you professionally. What was happening to you?…