Articles Written 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.

In this interview with Seila Selimovic, PhD, she explains how it was her persistent networking that got her the interview and her excellent credentials that got her the job. As a PhD you have many advantages over other job candidates, but without networking you will likely be ignored.

Do you know what career opportunities are available for PhDs in the nonprofit sector? Are you aware of the advantages of working in nonprofit organizations? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Dr. Penny Dacks, who transitioned from an academic postdoctoral role to the nonprofit sector, and shares her insight on careers in nonprofit organizations based on her current role as Director of Research at the American Epilepsy Society. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Why did she decide to leave academia and transition into this roleWhat is the company culture of non-profit organizationsHow to market yourself for non-profits…

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 with Morgan H. Bye, PhD, he talks about how his position in industry has an almost immediate and tangible impact on patients, something that he only saw happening in the very distant future during his academic career. He reminds PhDs that they are valuable, and that no matter what their academic careers looks like there is a position in industry where they can thrive.

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 communicate your transferable skills effectively? Have you ever wondered how your academic skills translate to business? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Dr. Barbi Honeycutt, who is a professional speaker, author, educator and scholar. Her areas of expertise are in faculty development, teaching and learning in higher education, and professional development for graduate students and postdocs. In this podcast, you’ll learn: What transferable skills are and how to highlight them for your career transition to industryHow to identify previously acquired skills and how to apply them to a new job environmentThe 7…

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.

Why are you a good scientist? Are you an ethical scientist? What could you bring to other companies? Imagine getting these questions in rapid fire succession at the very beginning on an industry interview. How would you answer them? By challenging yourself to think about how you would respond to these and other tough interview questions, you will put yourself ahead of the majority of PhD job candidates who are just winging it and hoping for the best. Here are 6 tough interview questions you should know.

In this interview with Bishnu Joshi, PhD, he talks about how developing a strategic job search strategy allowed him to transition into a scientist position where he is constantly learning and able to contribute to the advancement of human health in an impactful way.

Are you aware of the different types of visas available for scientists? Are you worried about your current or future immigration situation? In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Craig Peterson, who is an immigration lawyer with over 20 years of experience in a full range of immigration issues faced by university management, departments, international faculty, research staff, students, corporate and individual clients. In this podcast, you’ll learn: What are the specific visa types used by scientistsWhat changes have been made to the visa process that International PhDs must be aware ofWhat are the biggest…