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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.

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Articles Written By Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (December 31st, 2017)

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: Shanta Boddapati, PhD

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In this interview with Shanta Boddapati, PhD, she talks about how took initiative while in academia to gain the skills she needed to transition into industry and then leveraged that experience to land an industry position where she makes a real contribution to the development of cancer therapeutics.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (December 24th, 2017)

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 Troubleshoot Common Job Search Mistakes (Cheeky Scientist Radio)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Do you know what to do when job applications are not generating job offers? Are you stuck not knowing how to land your dream job in industry? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Dr. James Gould, who is an experienced career consultant and public speaker who actively coaches postdoctoral fellows in their professional development while encouraging them to consider new career options. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Specific actions to take to start your career transitionHow to use the skills you have obtained in graduate school to transitionWhat mistakes to avoid while trying to transitionWhat are the…

Industry Transition Spotlight: Valeria Daniele, PhD

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In this interview with Valeria Daniele, PhD, talks about how she felt undervalued and frustrated in academia. But once she learned about the many opportunities available to PhDs in industry, she successful made the transition into a data scientist role!

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (December 17th, 2017)

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: Aaron Kellogg, PhD

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In this interview with Aaron Kellogg, PhD, he explains how he used the CSA resources to gain the skills he needed to transition into industry. He was able to land an excellent MSL position at a top company with no prior industry experience.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (December 10th, 2017)

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 Must Crack The Hidden Job Market To Get Hired In Industry (Cheeky Scientist Radio)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Have you ever wondered why you never hear back from job applications? Do you know how the industry job market works and how to leverage it to get hired faster? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Dr. Donald Asher, who is known as America’s Guru of Job Search and helps C-level executives to find new careers. We discuss the nuts and bolts of getting into the hidden job market in the most efficient way. In this podcast, you’ll learn: How to show that you are available for work without looking desperateWhat you can do if you are…

Industry Transition Spotlight: Adwait Ranade, PhD

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In this interview with Adwait Ranadec, PhD, he talks about how with help from CSA he lined up an industry research scientist position before he had even graduated! He was even able to leverage his PhD and negotiate a salary increase and signing bonus.

3 Interview Preparation Tips For PhDs Applying For Biotech Or Biopharma Industry Jobs

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

To ace an industry interview, you must not only know what to do during an interview, but also what NOT to do. Any PhD can craft a successful industry resume. But not every PhD can show up to an interview, make a great first impression, and get a job offer. Too many PhDs blow their first interview by not taking it seriously. The worst thing you can do during a job search is work hard for months (not to mention the years it took to get your PhD) and then mess it all up in the first 90 seconds of…

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (December 3rd, 2017)

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.