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ABOUT ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

CEO, CHEEKY SCIENTIST & SUCCESS MENTOR TO PHDS

Dr. Isaiah Hankel is the Founder and CEO of Cheeky Scientist. His articles, podcasts and trainings are consumed annually by millions of PhDs and other professionals in hundreds of different countries. He has helped PhDs transition into top companies like Amazon, Google, Apple, Intel, Dow Chemical, BASF, Merck, Genentech, Home Depot, Nestle, Hilton, SpaceX, Tesla, Syngenta, the CDC, UN and Ford Foundation.

Dr. Hankel has published 3X bestselling books and his latest book, The Power of a PhD, debuted on the Barnes & Noble bestseller list. His methods for getting PhDs hired have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Nature, Forbes, The Guardian, Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine and Success Magazine.

Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Best Industry Transition Articles For PhDs (March 14th, 2020)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best industry transition articles for PhDs – so you don’t have to! 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. This week’s best articles are… Industry Transition Articles: Top Overall Top Overall: 7 Tips On How To Succeed In An Online Job Interview – Robin Ryan Networking Top Article: Why you need a…

Coronavirus Panic Proves The World Needs PhDs In These 9 Industry Roles

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Isaiah Hankel, PhD, discusses the global reaction to the coronavirus and how it demonstrates that industry needs PhDs more than ever. The need for scientists is rising, and it’s rising fast. With the recent outbreak of the “coronavirus,” media have reported all kinds of information, not all of it true and accurate. News and other media outlets thrive on timely reportage, and unfortunately, panicked viewers will pay more attention than relaxed ones. The effects of this panic are already observable. Who is in the best possible position to work against this alarmist racket?  Scientists holed up in academia? No. In…

Best Industry Transition Articles For PhDs (March 7th, 2020)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best industry transition articles for PhDs – so you don’t have to! 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. This week’s best articles are… Industry Transition Articles: Top Overall Top Overall: Soft skills increasingly important in today’s world – Danielle Kane Networking Top Article: The network is an entrepreneur’s best asset –…

Brain Hacks That Get PhDs Hired

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Author Dr. Robert Carter joins us first to explain his neuroscience-based strategies for maximizing your potential as a PhD. Then Guillem de Pedro, PhD, shares his poersonal industry transition journey. Finally, Ramya Raman, PhD, discusses the unparalleled career value of SMBA for PhDs who want fulfilling jobs with excellent pay. What does neuroscience have to say about a PhD’s daily potential? Dr. Robert Carter joins us to answer that and more. This week on the Cheeky Scientist Radio Show, we are joined by Dr. Robert Carter, US Army Officer and Author of The Morning Mind: Use Your Brain To Master…

Industry Transition Spotlight: Sherri Ter Molen, PhD

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Industry Transition: An interview with Sherri Ter Molen, PhD, National Council Of State Boards Of Nursing What is your name, your full job title, and the name of the company you work for?    Sherri Ter Molen, PhD, Associate, National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) What is your favorite part about working in industry?  Before my industry transition, there were a lot of things I loved about my academic life. I loved being in the classroom with my students. I loved conducting research, presenting my research at conferences, and publishing my research. I was able to travel to Poland,…

Best Industry Transition Articles For PhDs (February 28th, 2020)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Every week, we scour the Internet for the best industry transition articles for PhDs – so you don’t have to! 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. This week’s best articles are… Industry Transition Articles: Top Overall Top Overall: Start Career Advising for Ph.D. Students in Year 1 – Leonard Cassuto Networking Top: How Long Should You Know Someone Before Asking For Job…

Best Industry Transition Articles For PhDs (February 22nd, 2020)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In industry, it’s important for professionals and job candidates to maintain a strong knowledge of the business arena.  That’s why every week, Cheeky Scientist scours the Internet acquiring the best industry transition articles for PhDs – that way, you don’t have to! 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. Then they vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week. And here are the results! This week’s best articles are… Industry Transition Articles: Top…

How PhDs Can Make Connections That Count

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Author Karen Wickre joins us first to explain the nature of introversion and how PhDs can make connections, and how they can use their innate talents to achieve networking success. Then Daniele Paradiso, PhD,  joins us to explain his job as a process engineer and how other PhDs can work toward a similar industry role. Extroverted PhDs have an easier time networking than their introverted counterparts.  But as Karen Wickre tells it, introverted PhDs actually have a networking advantage. And Karen’s an expert on corporate culture… This week on the Cheeky Scientist Radio Show, we are joined by Karen Wickre:…

Best Industry Transition Articles For PhDs (February 15th, 2020)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In industry, it’s important for professionals and job candidates to maintain a strong knowledge of the business arena.  That’s why every week, Cheeky Scientist scours the Internet acquiring the best industry transition articles for PhDs – that way, you don’t have to! 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. Then they vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week. And here are the results! This week’s best articles are… Industry Transition Articles: Top…

Best Industry Transition Articles For PhDs (February 8th, 2020)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In industry, it’s important for professionals and job candidates to maintain a strong knowledge of the business arena.  That’s why every week, Cheeky Scientist scours the Internet acquiring the best industry transition articles for PhDs – that way, you don’t have to! 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. Then they vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week. And here are the results! This week’s best articles are… Industry Transition Articles: Top…

Real-World Emotional Intelligence For PhDs

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Author Justin Bariso joins us first to explain the theory and research behind emotional intelligence and how PhDs can use it to get industry jobs. Then PhDs Elizabeth Thatcher and Yuri Klyachkin join us to explain their science liaison roles and how other PhDs can work toward similar industry roles. What is emotional intelligence? Can PhDs develop and use it to get industry jobs? Justin Bariso thinks that they can. This week on the Cheeky Scientist Radio Show, we are joined by Justin Bariso, Author of EQ Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence. Justin has studied Emotional Intelligence and…

Best Industry Transition Articles For PhDs (February 1st, 2020)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In industry, it’s important for professionals and job candidates to maintain a strong knowledge of the business arena.  That’s why every week, Cheeky Scientist scours the Internet acquiring the best industry transition articles for PhDs – that way, you don’t have to! 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. Then they vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week. And here are the results! This week’s best articles are… Industry Transition Articles: Top…