Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

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.

51% of recruiters rated having an employee referral as an important factor in hiring, while 89% of recruiters rated company culture fit as an important factor in hiring (Jobvite). Through informational interviews, you can gain referrals and learn how to demonstrate that you are a good culture fit for a company. Having a referral will not only increase your chances of getting hired, it will also increase your starting salary. Having a referral from a business contact increases annual salary by up to $8,700 (Payscale). Informational interviews provide opportunities to build relationships with industry professionals. By first meeting with them…

It takes hard work and perseverance to get hired in industry. For most positions, a candidate will have 3 interviews before a company decides to hire them (Management Recruiters International Network). But, for certain positions, candidates may have 5 or more interviews before getting hired. So, if you have more than one interview, don’t get discouraged, as this is completely normal. Additionally, the average time it takes someone to get a job is 84 days (Talent Works). Now, 84 days is a long time, especially if you are unemployed. But, that number is not specific for PhD-level positions. For PhD-level…

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.

Are you interested in starting your own company? Have you ever wondered what skills are needed to be a CEO? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Laura Motta-Mena, Ph.D., who talks about her transition from her postdoc to CEO of her own startup and how she was able to achieve it. In this podcast, you’ll learn: How she transitioned into her current roleWhat are the day-to-day activities of a CEO of a startupWhat challenges she faced when starting her own companyWhat specific skills are necessary to start your own company and how can PhDs better position themselves…

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.

Anand Devasthanam, Ph.D. transitioned into a Medical Writer position at PAREXEL Informatics and loves it. His work as a scientist is valued and the he identifies with with culture of the company. He is valued as a PhD. Read how he made the transition out of academia.

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 what happens after submitting a job application? Would you like to learn how to apply for industry jobs strategically? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Darren Ferreira, R&D Talent Acquisition, with experience at Johnson & Johnson and Roche, who explains to us the recruiting and hiring processes in a large pharma company. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Perspectives from a recruiter about job searchingWhat does a recruiter look for in your industry resume and LI profileAn outline of the recruiting and hiring process in a large pharma companyWhat is the best way to approach…

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.

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.