Cheeky Logo
Ready To Get Hired?
Apply To Book A Free Call With Our Transition Specialist Team
Menu 12 years of Cheeky Scientist

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (November 3rd, 2018)

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…

Top Overall

*Satisfaction In Science* – Chris Woolston

Networking

TOP Top tech companies like Netflix and LinkedIn say they have no problem with employees interviewing for other jobs — in fact, they might want to help – Shana Lebowitz

How to Turn Leaving Your Job into a Networking Opportunity – John Cole

10 Business Pros Share Their Best Networking Tips – Alex Brown

How to Get the Most Out of Industry Conferences & Events – Dakota Shane

CVs/Resumes

TOP 8 Tips On Using LinkedIn In Your Job Search – Laurence Bradford

Avoid the Resume Black Hole With These Tips – Amanda Augustine

Jargon And How To Avoid It – Sharing Science, AGU

Interviews

TOP 7 Innocent Job Interview Mistakes People Make Daily – J.T. O’Donnell

The 10 Psychological Ideas that Employers, Recruiters and HR People Need to Know  – Kim Tasso

Job Interview Mistakes That You Might Not Notice—But Recruiters WillPaul McDonald

5 Tips To Ace A Phone Interview – Ashira Prossack

Transferable Skills

TOP Ten Tips On How To Engineer A Flexible Career With Your Transferable Skills – Chris Guyott

26 Signs You’re A Good Boss — Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It – Áine Cain

The One Thing I Regret Not Doing In College – Olivia Young

Why Today’s Professionals Are Taking The Career Road Less Traveled – Anant Agarwal

Academic Blues

TOP Satisfaction In Science – Chris Woolston

Positive People: The 3 Emotionally Intelligent Behaviors They Practice Daily – Marcel Schwantes

In my post-Ph.D. Career, I’m Putting My Grad School Angst To Good Use –  Kathrine Bjerregaard Nielsen

Examining Grad Student Mental Health – Abby Olena

Industry Positions

TOP I Quit My Job To Work For Myself 7 Years Ago — Here Are 5 Key Lessons I’ve Learned – Jessica Thiefels

Top Tips For Shortlisting Candidates – Rob Scott

Designing People’s Instagram Stories Is Now A Million-Dollar Business  – Katharine Schwab

The Future Of Work Won’t Be About College Degrees, It Will Be About Job Skills – Stephane Kasriel

Business Acumen

TOP Research: When Getting Fired Is Good for Your Career – Elena Lytkina Botelho, BJ Wright, and Kim Rosenkoetter Powell

How to Navigate Politics at Work – Eileen Hoenigman Meyer

How to Write the Perfect Email, According to Experts – Rachel E. Greenspan

Talent Gap Widens as Firms Battle for AI, Data Skills – Angus Loten

If you’re ready to start your transition into industry, you can apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Specialists. Apply to book a Transition Call here.

ABOUT CHEEKY SCIENTIST

Here's What Others Are Saying

"Thank you for your support. I greatly benefited from your DD talks on the importance of networking on LinkedIn and resume-building tips. Your team member Meera was very helpful in building my LinkedIn Profile and resume. Thank you!"

 Taranum Sultana

Taranum Sultana

Research Administration

"I started working with you all back in October 2022 and it took me about four months to secure my new role. I actually had two six figure salary offers in the learning and development arena! One was from a prestigious HBCU and the other one was with a scientific research organization. I signed my six figure offer letter for a Head of Talent Development role with the scientific research organization on March 1st. I negotiated and received a $7,500 increase in salary and I also received an increase in my relocation package. I cannot thank you all enough!"

Dr. Rhonda Anderson

Dr. Rhonda Anderson

Head of Talent Development

at Southern Research

"I proceeded with the offer we were discussing and i signed the contract a few days ago. I would like to thank you so much for your support throughout this process. it was really helpful and beneficial!"

Samir Tohme

Samir Tohme

Project Engineer, Optical Development & Simulation Expert

at EDL Rethschulte GmbH (FEV Group)

"Thrilled to announce that I have joined a new role as a Research Associate at HJF to work at the WRAIR. Very excited to join a dedicated and brilliant team working to eradicate HIV. Thanks to my family, friends, and fellow Cheeky associates for their support in my job hunt journey.""

 Lakshmi Rani Iyer

Lakshmi Rani Iyer

Research Associate

at HJF

"I landed a dream job as a revenue management analyst at british airways."

James Washak

James Washak

Revenue Management Analyst

at British Airways

"I’m excited to share that i am starting my new job as a technical support engineer at lumencor, inc. the ultimate goal is to grow potatoes on mars by 2050 and make other advaces for mankind."

 Andrii Repula

Andrii Repula

Technical Support Engineer

at Lumencor, Inc.

"I am thrilled to be starting my position as a Scientist at bioMeriuex! I will be joining the device validation team to bring #invitrodiagnostics to the market!"

Alec Vallota-Eastman

Alec Vallota-Eastman

Scientist

at bioMeriuex

"I'm excited to share that I'm starting a new position as Senior Filed Application Scientist at NanoString Technologies, Inc.!"

Alex Woychek

Alex Woychek

Senior Field Application Scientist

at NanoString Technologies, Inc.

"Thank you for your advice, Isaiah! I’m super excited and grateful! I would never negotiate the salary and the other details of the offer if it weren’t for Cheeky Scientist. Thank you again"

Marta Silva

Marta Silva

Policy Analyst

at Health Canada

"I started my new job as an MSL on the 13th. I never would have got an interview without your company's help on CV and interview prep. I am on a much better salary and have a much better quality of life than I did as a postdoc. So thank you."

Edward Law

Edward Law

MSL

at AbbVie

"I'm happy to share that I'm starting a new position as Founder at Relearning Earning!""

James Wadsworth

James Wadsworth

Founder

at Relearning Earning

"I'm happy to share that I'm starting a new position as Clinical Scientist at Arvinas!"

Ana Luiza C. Zaninotto

Ana Luiza C. Zaninotto

Clinical Scientist

at Arvinas

"I signed with ASML for 117k! (asked for 120 and they came up from 110) plus a 10% target annual bonus."

Andrew Dawes, PhD

Andrew Dawes, PhD

Senior Applications Engineer

at ASML

"I am happy to share that I'm starting a new position as a European Portfolio Manager at Scientific Instruments!"

 Shikha Acharya

Shikha Acharya

European Portfolio Manager

at Scientific Instruments

"Hi Isaiah, I hope you are good....I did receive and accept a job offer!"

Debadrita Pal

Debadrita Pal

Scientist

at Sanofi

Similar Articles

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies September 8th, 2023

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies September 8th, 2023

By: Cheeky Scientist

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies September 1st, 2023

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies September 1st, 2023

By: Cheeky Scientist

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies August 25th, 2023

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies August 25th, 2023

By: Cheeky Scientist

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies August 4th, 2023

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies August 4th, 2023

By: Cheeky Scientist

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies July 28th, 2023

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies July 28th, 2023

By: Cheeky Scientist

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies July 22nd, 2023

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies July 22nd, 2023

By: Cheeky Scientist

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies July 15th, 2023

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies July 15th, 2023

By: Cheeky Scientist

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies July 8th, 2023

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies July 8th, 2023

By: Cheeky Scientist

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies June 24th, 2023

Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies June 24th, 2023

By: Cheeky Scientist

Every week, we at Cheeky Scientist scour the Internet for the best articles on topics that help in the search for the Best of Transition: PhD Job Search in the industry. Our two consultants independently search for the most informative articles in the categories of networking, CVs/resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. Our consultants vote on a top article for each category and a top overall article for the week – if it’s a recent article that can help readers find and acquire PhD jobs, then we want to include it in this weekly digest.…

Our Members Get Hired At Top Industry Companies

KPMG Company LogoLumencor Company LogoHuman Genomics Company LogoJohnson and Johnson Company LogoDisney Company LogoIntel Company LogoHouston Methodist Company LogoBASF Company LogoCoca-Cola Company LogoCostco Company LogoOdin Vision Company LogoMeta Company LogoImmatics Company LogoDeloitte Company LogoGene Fab Company LogoParexel Company LogoIsscr Company LogoVisa Company LogoTesla Motors Company LogoAnswer lab Company LogoTempus Company LogoEngenius Micro Company LogoMicrosoft Company LogoToyota Company LogoPeloton Company LogoSanofi Company LogoPfizer Company LogoIcon PLC Company LogoThermo Fisher Scientific Company LogoOxford Nanopore Technologies Company LogoDoor Dash Company LogoAbbvie Company LogoSite Bridge Research Company LogoHome Depot Company LogoCDC Company LogoGoogle Company LogoIqvia Company LogoStraight as Gymnastics Company LogoMedtronic Company LogoNetflix Company LogoAmazon Company Logoregeneron Company Logo
KPMG Company LogoLumencor Company LogoHuman Genomics Company LogoJohnson and Johnson Company LogoDisney Company LogoIntel Company LogoHouston Methodist Company LogoBASF Company LogoCoca-Cola Company LogoCostco Company LogoOdin Vision Company LogoMeta Company LogoImmatics Company LogoDeloitte Company LogoGene Fab Company LogoParexel Company LogoIsscr Company LogoVisa Company LogoTesla Motors Company LogoAnswer lab Company LogoTempus Company LogoEngenius Micro Company LogoMicrosoft Company LogoToyota Company LogoPeloton Company LogoSanofi Company LogoPfizer Company LogoIcon PLC Company LogoThermo Fisher Scientific Company LogoOxford Nanopore Technologies Company LogoDoor Dash Company LogoAbbvie Company LogoSite Bridge Research Company LogoHome Depot Company LogoCDC Company LogoGoogle Company LogoIqvia Company LogoStraight as Gymnastics Company LogoMedtronic Company LogoNetflix Company LogoAmazon Company Logoregeneron Company Logo

Top Industry Career eBooks

Industry Resume Guide for PhDs

Industry Resume Guide for PhDs

Cheeky Scientist

Learn how to craft the perfect industry resume to attract employers. In this eBook for PhDs, you will get access to proven resume templates, learn how to structure your bullet points, and discover which keywords industry employers want to see most on PhD resumes.

20 Skills To Put On Your Resume & LinkedIn Profile

20 Skills To Put On Your Resume & LinkedIn Profile

Cheeky Scientist

Learn the top 20 transferable skills that industry employers ranked as “most important” for PhDs to include on their resumes and LinkedIn profiles. In this eBook, you will learn to start speaking the language of industry so that hiring software algorithms and hiring managers will notice you.

Complete LinkedIn Guide For PhDs

Complete LinkedIn Guide For PhDs

Cheeky Scientist

Learn how to increase your LinkedIn visibility to employers by improving your SSI score and overall LinkedIn connections. In this ebook, you'll be given the tools you need to attract recruiters to you from LinkedIn Recruiter and drive employee referrals.