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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

Recruiting In Biopharm: Roche (Cheeky Scientist Radio)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

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…

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (June 3rd, 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 (May 27th, 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.

Mastering Behavioral Interview Questions (Cheeky Scientist Radio)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Do you know what behavioral interview questions are? Are you aware of the importance of behavioral questions during the interview process? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Anne Marie Segal, who is an executive career coach and best-selling author of Master The Interview and Know Yourself, Grow Your Career. She will shed light on how to ace behavioral questions during any industry interview. In this podcast, you’ll learn: How to prepare for and ace behavioral questionsWhat are the most common behavioral questions in a job interviewHow to create strong answers to behavioral questionsWhat to do if you…

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (May 20th, 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.

Industry Transition Spotlight: Chris Drummond, PhD

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In this interview with Chris Drummond, Ph.D., he details how he made the transition from being an undervalued postdoc to an invaluable part of an industry team. He enjoys the pace, resources and real-world application of working in industry. As a PhD, he knows the struggle you face when trying to leave academia and shares great advice on how you can make the transition.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (May 13th, 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.

Careers In Technology Transfer (Cheeky Scientist Radio)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Have you ever wondered what a Technology Transfer office does? Are you interested in helping innovators bring technologies to the marketplace? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Ananda Ghosh, Ph.D., who talks to us about his transition into Technology Transfer and how to best position yourself for a career in this field. In this podcast, you’ll learn: How he transitioned into his current role and why he chose this careerWhat his day-to-day activities areWhat challenges he faced when entering this professionWhat the application process is like for Tech Transfer rolesWhat the career trajectory looks like for someone…

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (May 6th, 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 (April 29th, 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.

Careers In Data Science (Cheeky Scientist Radio)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Would you like to transition to the exciting field of Data Science? Do you know how to leverage your skills for a successful career as a Data Scientist? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Shobeir Mazinani, Ph.D., who talks to us about his transition into his role as Data Scientist and how to best position yourself for a career in this field. In this podcast, you’ll learn: How he transitioned into his current role and why he chose this careerWhat the day-to-day activities of a Data Scientist areWhat challenges he faced when entering this professionWhat the application…

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (April 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.