Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

If you fail to negotiate, you will lose out on thousands of dollars. On average, not negotiating will result in you missing out on $7,528, or a 13.3% increase in your stating salary (Glassdoor). Over time, missing out on this initial salary increase will cost you hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars. An economist from Carnegie Mellon University told NPR that when graduate students don’t negotiate their initial salary, they are missing out on $1 million to $1.5 million dollars over the course of their career. Asking a simple question could earn you more than a million dollars!…

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

Do you know why networking is critical for your job search success? Have you ever thought about the importance of body language when networking? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we discuss how to be a better networker and how you can leave those awkward PhD days behind you. Our guest Carole Railton, an expert on personal branding and body language, addresses how your body language could be sending the wrong message to employers. She will discuss strategies you can use to improve your body language and thus improve your networking success. In this podcast, you’ll find: Show Me…

51% of employees are looking for a new opportunity (Gallup). That means you are competing against lots of other people to get hired, so you must know how to stand out. You must understand what hiring managers are looking for in top candidates. How do you stand out from the other candidates? How do you show your value as a PhD? By thoroughly preparing for your interview. By investigating what the company is looking for in a new hire. By learning how to communicate your skills. 72% of CEOs are worried about job candidates not having key skills (Glassdoor). You…

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

In this Q&A Evguenia Alechine, PhD discusses what she does as a scientific editor and how this position is meaningful to her. She also discusses how transitioning into industry brought out her management skills and allowed her to develop her strengths even further.

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

Do you know how to network effectively at conferences? Have you ever wondered how to build long-term professional relationships? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we discuss how you can make the most out of attending conferences by shifting your approach. Our awesome guest this week is Jayson Gaignard, a Talent Scout and Curator at MMT and host of The Community Made Podcast. Jayson truly understands the power of his network, his community, and discusses how you can invest in and benefit from your network during your job search and have fun doing it. In this podcast, you’ll find:…

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

In this interview Q&A, Sidharth Mohan, PhD goes into great detail and provides insight into his industry day-to-day. He also discusses the strategies he used to find an industry position that is a great fit for him.

Every week we scour the internet to find the best industry transition articles for PhDs, so you don't have to. We have two consultants independently search for the most informative articles on networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and for a top overall article each week. This week's best articles are here.

What does your LinkedIn profile say about you? Is it obvious who you are and what you do? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we chat with leading LinkedIn experts to help you leverage the power of LinkedIn in your job search and become a LinkedIn master. Our first guest Petra Fisher is a LinkedIn Storytelling Wizard! She discusses how you can use LinkedIn to make authentic connections and boost your industry job search. You can receive weekly LinkedIn tips from her here. Then we have Donna Serdula, author of LinkedIn Makeover: Professional Secrets to a Powerful LinkedIn Profile…