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7 Transferable Skills That Recruiters Are Looking For

7 Transferable Skills That Recruiters Are Looking For

By: Catherine Sorbara, PhD

As a PhD, you have spent years developing your technical skills. You are an expert in your field (there is no doubt about that), but you must have certain transferable skills to succeed in industry. And, believe it or not, you already have many of these “soft skills”. A recent study found that graduate school equips PhDs with many of the transferable skills they need to succeed in industry (PLOS). And, these transferable skills are key to being successful in an industry position. 57% of business leaders identified soft skills as more important than hard skills (LinkedIn). That means not only are your transferable skills important, they are MORE important than your technical skills.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (February 4th, 2018)

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (February 4th, 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.

9 Killer Resume Articles Every PhD Can Learn From (And Use To Land Their Dream Job)

9 Killer Resume Articles Every PhD Can Learn From (And Use To Land Their Dream Job)

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

A bad resume can keep you from getting a position even if you do everything else right. Your resume is often the first written item you will show a potential employer, it’s your first impression. And first impressions are hard to break. Even when presented with facts that contract a first impression, a person will still believe their first impression over the facts (The University of Toronto). You must make the most of that first impression. But to even earn the opportunity to make a first impression your resume needs to stand out. The average corporate job posting attracts 250 resume submissions (Ere Media). And 80% of those applications will be rejected by applicant tracking software within seconds, never being seen by a person (The Financial Post). If your main strategy is submitting your resume via online job portals, your resume is probably just ending up in the reject pile. This method is a waste of the energy you have put into your resume. Instead, you need to network, get a referral, and give your resume directly to the hiring manager. With a referral and a high quality resume your chance of getting hired increases dramatically.

6 Trends PhDs Must Know About The Biopharma Market

6 Trends PhDs Must Know About The Biopharma Market

By: Tavis Mendez, PhD

Biotechnology and pharma have been growing steadily for many years now, and there is no sign that this growth will plateau any time soon. Despite a decrease in biopharma market capitalization last year, the industry still saw a 14% increase in the number of employees (Ernst and Young). And this year, the industry has bounced back and is looking strong. In a single year, the biopharma industry added $1.2 trillion dollars to the US economic output (US Department Of Commerce). There is no shortage of opportunity for PhDs in the biopharma industry. But, to beat out the competition and land the industry position you want, you MUST be aware of current industry trends.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (January 28th, 2018)

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (January 28th, 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: Pallevi Srivastva, PhD

Industry Transition Spotlight: Pallevi Srivastva, PhD

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In this interview with Pallevi Srivastva, PhD, she tells us how she is enjoying developing technologies that will have practical applications. She loves the collaborative industry environment where research is driven by customer need. For her, persistence and networking were key to her successful industry transition.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (January 21st, 2018)

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (January 21st, 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.

Create The Perfect PhD Resume With These 5 Strategies

Create The Perfect PhD Resume With These 5 Strategies

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

More than 90% of Fortune 500 companies are using Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) to screen candidates’ resumes (JobScan). And, ATS systems reject up to 80% of resumes in a matter of seconds (The Financial Post). It’s no wonder your non-tailored academic-style resume is not getting any response. But, even the best resume could be rejected by ATS. You have no idea what the employer has told the ATS to look for in candidates’ resumes. Even a perfect resume is not enough to get you a job. You need to network and generate referrals so that you can send your resume directly to a person. Candidates with a referral have a 40% better chance of getting hired (Quartz). But, even with a referral, a terrible resume will lead to a rejection. Bottom line, a perfect resume is not enough to get you a job, but a terrible resume is more than enough to get you a rejection.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (January 14th, 2018)

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (January 14th, 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: Julie Dela Cruz, PhD

Industry Transition Spotlight: Julie Dela Cruz, PhD

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

In this interview with Julie Dela Cruz, PhD, she talk about how she used networking and perseverance to successfully transition into industry. She wants other PhDs to know that, as a PhD you are a master of learning and you can learning anything. Julie transitioned from neuroscience into dermatology, and is loving it.

3 Reasons Why Your PI Will Not Help With Your Job Search

3 Reasons Why Your PI Will Not Help With Your Job Search

By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD

Outside of academia, your PhD is valued and in demand. But, industry is very different from academia. Your PI cannot help you get hired in industry because in industry, more than 50% of new hires come from a direct referral. Industry does not care about a recommendation letter from your PI. Your PI is so focused on surviving academia, that they do not have the time or energy to help you get a job. It is a waste of time trying to keep your PI happy. Doing this will not help you get a job. Instead, you should be implementing a job search strategy, and networking with people in industry who can give you referrals.

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (January 7th, 2018)

Best Industry Transition Articles Of The Week For PhDs (January 7th, 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.

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Top Industry Career eBooks

63 Best Industry Positions For PhDs

63 Best Industry Positions For PhDs

Isaiah Hankel, PhD & Arunodoy Sur, PhD

Learn about the best 63 industry careers for PhDs (regardless of your academic background). In this eBook, you will gain insight into the most popular, highest-paying jobs for PhDs – all of which will allow you to do meaningful work AND get paid well for it.

Industry Resume Guide for PhDs

Industry Resume Guide for PhDs

Isaiah Hankel, PhD

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.

AI & ATS Resume Filters

AI & ATS Resume Filters

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In today's competitive job market, understanding the impact of AI is crucial for career success. This involves ensuring your resume stands out in the digital realm, mastering your online presence, and being aware of how AI assigns reputation scores. Discovering how to leverage AI to your advantage is essential, as it plays a pivotal role in shaping professional opportunities.

Complete LinkedIn Guide For PhDs

Complete LinkedIn Guide For PhDs

Isaiah Hankel

The LinkedIn tips & strategies within have helped PhDs from every background get hired into top industry careers.