Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

When you're applying for a position without having all the skills, your resume should be more than a list of experiences; it should tell a story of your learning journey.

Hiring managers are more likely to pay immediate attention to candidates recommended by trusted colleagues, increasing your chances of being considered for the role

By taking these steps after applying for a job, you're not just waiting for an opportunity; you're actively pursuing it, and in today's job market, that's a distinction that can make all the difference.

“I was hearing back from employers, Isaiah, but now I’m not.” This is a confession I hear with alarming frequency from PhDs who are trying to navigate this contracting job market.  One highly qualified candidate after another tells me they were receiving responses early in their job search.  At first, they found themselves facing a wall of automated rejections with a few hopeful phone screens. But at least that was something. What followed after a few months of Thanks-but-no-thanks is the most anxiety-inducing sound, one that job seekers in this market are too familiar with: silence.  The question this PhD…

The new limit necessitates a more strategic approach to LinkedIn outreach, emphasizing the value of each connection request and the need for personalization to maximize the effectiveness of each invite.

A recent report published in Fast Company found that 91% of alumni connections are willing to refer a fellow alum.

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Excluding quantified results from your resume is enough to get an automated rejection or silence. Many of today's AI filters will also screen out your resume if you use round numbers.

Understanding who is looking at your profile can offer strategic insights into your visibility on the platform.

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Everything you post online or have posted is being scored and how much of a risk you are to an employer is being ranked.

After careful consideration, we’ve decided to move forward with candidates whose qualifications and experience more closely align with the requirements of this particular role. We have carefully reviewed your application and interviewed other candidates, and have decided to proceed with those whose qualifications and experience are a closer match for this position. Thank you for your interest in the Data Scientist position. We were impressed with your skills and experience, but we felt other candidates demonstrated a stronger alignment with the specific requirements of this particular role. I can’t forget the sinking feeling in my stomach I’d get whenever I…