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"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!"
"I am deeply grateful for all the incredible support, professional and personal, I got here and was essential for me to get here. I just completed 4 months at my present company and successfully transitioned, from the training process to working full-time in the team in the team I was hired for, this last week! I never fully thanked Cheeky for all the help they gave me in the training in the job search process, in a way that I was able to realize succes on one of the first jobs I applied for, only a bit more than a couple of months after joining the association. I heard and was told it was possible to have such quick results,but I never believed that it would happen to me; for this I am deeply grateful for you all! Joining CSA was one of the best decision I have ever made, and is something that will still help me for many years to come, for as long as my career goes on!"
"I'm happy to share that I'm starting a new position as Clinical Scientist at Arvinas!"
"I'm happy to share that I'm starting a new position as Founder at Relearning Earning!""
"It feels incredible when you are able to check in with yourself and figure out what is it that you really want. After a long and exciting journey....I am elated to start a new chapter."
"Thanks to Cheeky Scientist, I now have an offer letter in my hand and a new career in the industry, which makes me incredibly happy and excited for the future. The training Cheeky Scientist provided was successful since it helped me to carefully consider my skills and improve how I approached my job search. I gained more confidence talking to recruiters and engaging in on-site interviews thanks to the many training modules and live sessions Cheeky Scientist offered. I had a lot of back-and-forth interactions with prospective employers as offers came in, and Cheeky Scientist helped me be a good negotiator. Through Cheeky Scientist, I could ultimately search for, negotiate, and select my best career route."
"I am happy to share I am starting a new position as Principal Fatigue Specialist at Qantas!"
"I signed with ASML for 117k! (asked for 120 and they came up from 110) plus a 10% target annual bonus."
"I am THRILLED to share that I am starting a new position... my sincerest thanks and gratitude to all the inspirational people who've I met along the way in my journey as an aspiring MSL, who helped make this happen."
"I aced the interview, I signed yesterday and begin next month!"
"I am grateful to Isaiah, Meera, Abha and all the CSA for their constant help and support. This was my transition from academia to the healthcare industry...I accepted this offer as I am in urgent need of a job as my current lab is closing soon. Thank you!"
"I just wanted to say that I officially accepted a job! I want to thank everyone at Cheeky Scientist for all the help and support. Overall, my job search went pretty smoothly and I have CS to thank for that. I am now convinced that making connections and networking is how you find jobs, and once I began implementing what CS teaches, I started to see more results. I hope this helps others who are in the job search process!"
"I finally signed my contract and will be starting soon! I am very happy with the compensation package they have offered me and it meets my expectations."
"I'm excited to share that I am starting a new position as Senior Research and Development Engineer at CORMETECH!"
"I accepted my job offer today. I was able to get 5k more + the exact PTO package I wanted. I am very happy and very thankful for everything that I learned through the event. I plan to stay involved with Cheeky Scientist as I love what y'all are doing and I'm still learning."
Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies March 18th, 2023
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
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.…
What Is A 30-60-90 Day Plan And Why Every PhD Needs One
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
On my first day of work at my new role in industry, I was so excited. I hadn’t just walked away from academia – I sprinted away and never looked back. And it was a long road that I had traveled to find this job. I had no industry experience at all (unless you count shoveling snow out of driveways or mowing lawns). I didn’t know the first thing about resumes or networking or how, exactly, to find a job. And my job search journey reflected that. But now I had arrived. A large company and an exciting job in…
Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies March 11th, 2023
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
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.…
3 Things PhDs Obsess Over That Employers Give Zero F's About
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
If you’re lucky to work in industry long enough, you’ll get to be someone else’s lifeline. That’s what happened to me in my third position. A friend of mine, a PhD named Rupali, was doing all the right things: He reached out to me on LinkedIn. We exchanged messages a few times, reestablishing our rapport. When the conversation turned to what we’re doing now, he mentioned he was interested in the company I was working at. So we picked a time to sit down for a call where Rupali could ask me a few questions about the company. Confident that…
Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies March 4th, 2023
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
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.…
6 Rewarding Careers In Research Policy, Funding & Government
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
An indomitable spirit is a rare quality, but not among PhDs. Perseverance is a prerequisite that comes standard with every doctorate. It seems like there’s no shortage of things that can stand in the way when you’re pursuing a terminal degree. Yet I’ve only met a handful of PhDs who weren’t cut out for the hardships of academia. They made it past the gauntlet of frustrating academic advisors, endless hours in the lab, and year upon year of compounding stress. But there are some things that arise that you simply can’t prepare yourself to push through. Sometimes life happens. PhDs…
Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies February 25th, 2023
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
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.…
In A Professional Slump? These 5 Things Will Get Your Career Back On Track
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
I heard this story from a mid-career PhD I worked with and wanted to share it. Here’s what they told me when we started working together… “I hit a slump in my academic career many times. I got passed over for tenure when I knew I was the best candidate. Grants would get denied, and I would think, “This is just a slump. It’s a minor setback, is all.” I would have to drag myself to the next lecture hall some days, and I’d tell myself, ‘It’s normal to get bored and discouraged every once in a while.’ I just…
Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies February 18th, 2023
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
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.…
A Pitch-Perfect Elevator Script For PhDs In Industry
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
I had heard of the term “elevator script” before my first industry interview. Was I sure what it meant? No. But I got the gist of it: introduce yourself in a compelling way during an interview or networking session. Don’t annoy someone in an elevator. I dismissed the idea of learning more about it than that If I remember correctly, I told myself that it was nothing more than a remedial gimmick. One of those unnecessary “life hacks” that clueless people gobble up to calm their nerves before an interview. Definitely not something a PhD graduate with a background in…
Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies February 11th, 2023
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
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.…
Why PhDs Should Stop Waiting For Academia To “Get Better”
By: Isaiah Hankel, PhD
I hear it all the time from PhDs: “Academia will get better, I signed up for this.” “Someone will retire soon, a tenure track will open up.” “I just have to pay my dues. Things will get better.” “I put in all this work, it’ll pay off. Something will open up in the department.” “My PhD opens doors for me here. It won’t in the private sector.” Nobody’s retiring. You don’t have to pay your dues. A PhD can open doors for you in many different industries. I’ve been there before, stuck in the expectation that academia would get better.…
