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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

Why Leadership Is The Most Important Transferable Skill For PhDs

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In this episode, Author, Speaker, and CEO, Peter Bregman, discusses how PhDs can develop their leadership skills and become great leaders in industry.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (December 22nd, 2018)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

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.

How PhDs Show Employers They Are The Right Fit For The Company Culture (Cheeky Scientist Radio)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In this episode, bestselling author of The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle, discusses what company culture is and why it is powerful.

Industry Transition Spotlight: Shen Lin, PhD

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In this Q&A Shen Lin, PhD discusses her role as the lead scientist for a startup company and how networking was such an important part of her job search.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (December 15th, 2018)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

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.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (December 8th, 2018)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

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.

How To Avoid Being The Awkward PhD No One Wants To Hire (Cheeky Scientist Radio)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Skip ahead to: 1:20 – TOP TIP: Incorrect Job Search Workflow8:30 – Show Me the Data19:00 – How To Avoid Being The Awkward PhD No One Wants To Hire w/ Jordan Harbinger56:30 – Principal Scientist Career Track w/ Scot Matkovich Ph.D. Tired of being perceived as an awkward PhD?  Want to be better at networking and relationship building? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, Jordan Harbinger gives practical strategies to improve your networking ability, to grow your confidence, and discusses the best ways to create meaningful professional relationships. Then Scot Matkovich, PhD comes on to discuss what it’s like to work…

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (December 1st, 2018)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

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.

Communication And Building Consensus For PhDs (Cheeky Scientist Radio)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Skip ahead to: 7:17 – TOP TIP: How To Give An Industry Interview Presentation12:38 – Show Me the Data28:08 – Communication And Building Consensus For PhDs w/ Crystal Dilworth, Ph.D.49:26 – Careers In Sales & Business Development w/ Jack O’Sullivan Ph.D. Are you highlighting your communication skills throughout your job search? Interested in consulting, sales or business development? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, Crystal Dilworth, Ph.D. talks to us about how she leveraged her STEM PhD background to do a very interesting type of consulting that relies on her communication and transferable skills. Then Jack O’Sullivan comes on to…

Industry Transition Spotlight: Zeba Naqvi, PhD

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In this Q&A Zeba Naqvi, PhD discusses her role as a technical support engineer II. She describes how she has found great mentors while working in industry and feels as though she is on a path to success.

How To Enter A Field Different Than Your PhD Background (Cheeky Scientist Radio)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Skip ahead to: 0:30 – TOP TIP: The Questions You Should Ask At An Interview9:07 – Show Me the Data27:41 – Presenting Yourself Authentically On LinkedIn w/Petra Fisher48:47 – Medical Writing Careers w/Evguenia Alechine, Ph.D. Do you feel limited by your PhD background? Does your LinkedIn profile showcase you as an industry professional? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we are talking about how to get into a career that’s different than your PhD background. LinkedIn expert, Petra Fisher, will discuss how to present yourself as an industry professional before becoming one. Petra gives us strategies to make the best possible…

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (November 24th, 2018)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

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.