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PhD Transition Report Podcast

Hosted By

Isaiah Hankel, PhD
Isaiah Hankel, PhD
Chief Executive Officer Cheeky Scientist

The premier podcast by industry PhDs. With thousands of monthly listeners, the Cheeky Scientist PhD Job Search Report podcast is dedicated to helping PhDs transition into their first or next industry position. Every episode provides leading edge insights on how PhDs can avoid career failure and job search rejections, and instead attract hiring managers and recruiters to get hired into top industry jobs. Recent shows cover industry resumes, LinkedIn profiles, creating a job search strategy, identifying surging career tracks and avoiding dead end career tracks, successfully preparing for and passing phone screens, video interviews and site visits, and much more. This show features top industry PhDs in 50+ different industry positions. Subscribe now and listen.

Episodes

#753 Taking A Break? You’re Breaking Your Career

Friday March 28, 2025

Employers are looking for candidates who are proactive, resilient, and immediately ready to contribute. Don't let inertia or complacency sabotage years of hard work and potential.

#752 PhDs Are Seen As Overqualified And A Flight Risk

Wednesday March 26, 2025

Employers' hesitation isn't about doubting your capabilities—it's about fear of instability and misalignment. By understanding these concerns, you can strategically position yourself as the asset you truly are.

#751 5 Resume Killers Keeping PhDs Ignored

Monday March 24, 2025

Your resume is sabotaging your job search. As a PhD, you might be unknowingly committing resume sins that get you filtered out by AI systems and dismissed by bachelor-level hiring managers.

#750 What Real Failure Looks Like As A PhD

Friday March 21, 2025

Real failure is not the rejection of your latest paper—it's the refusal to apply your brilliance where it can make a difference.

#749 Friends Said Get Another Degree In The US. Glad I Ignored Them

Wednesday March 19, 2025

Friends said get another degree in the US. Glad I ignored them -w/ Hoda Erjaee.

#748 Look At The Logos On Your Lab Products. Those Companies Will Hire You

Monday March 17, 2025

Look at the logos on your lab products. Those companies will hire you - w/ Andrii Repula.

#747 Getting Your One “Yes” Depends On How You Take The “No’s”

Friday March 14, 2025

Getting your one “yes” depends on how you take the “no’s” - w/ Tufan Mukhopadhyay.

#746 The Job Search Is Different For Everyone So Stop Comparing Yourself

Wednesday March 12, 2025

Interview with Monair McGregor, Associate Director - Community Engagement.

#745 I Get Paid (A Lot) Now To Talk Science

Monday March 10, 2025

Interview with Teodora Stoica, MSL.

#744 New Data, Top 2024 Job Search Trends (So Far)

Friday March 7, 2025

The job market is more complex than ever, with new technologies and shifting priorities changing how employers select candidates.

#743 Annual Review Top Networking, Interviewing and Negotiation Scripts For PhDs

Wednesday March 5, 2025

As a PhD entering the industry job market, mastering the art of communication is crucial. To help you stand out, we've compiled the top networking, interviewing, and negotiation phrases that employers love.

#742 Antitrust Lawsuit Against Top Academic Journals

Monday March 3, 2025

It's time for PhDs to reclaim control over their work and for the academic community to demand fair practices. This lawsuit could be a turning point, but it's only the beginning.

#741 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis To Get Hired

Friday February 28, 2025

Overanalysis is paralysis. The battlefield waits for no one, and neither does the job market.

#740 Why Would A PhD Like You Want This Job?

Wednesday February 26, 2025

Don't let outdated stereotypes keep you from the industry role you want. Be proactive, be strategic, and show them exactly why a PhD like you is not just suitable but the best candidate for the job.

#739 Unusual Quirks That Make PhDs Killers In Industry

Monday February 24, 2025

While others might blend into the background, you stand out as a candidate who brings unmatched value. So Own Your Narrative: Highlight these quirks as assets in your resume and interviews.

#738 “Brutally Ageist.” The 2025 Job Market In A Nutshell

Friday February 21, 2025

Ageism in the job market isn't just a buzzword—it's a brutal reality that's intensifying. If you're over 35, you're already feeling the squeeze, and it's only going to get tighter.

#737 (Trigger Warning) Won’t Fall In Line? Won’t Get Hired

Wednesday February 19, 2025

If you come across as someone who won't "fall in line," you're sending up red flags.

#736 New Ways To (Finally) Get More Interviews

Monday February 17, 2025

Be concise, be relevant, and show them that age is just a number when it comes to delivering exceptional results.

#735 Overqualified Too Old Counterintuitive Strategies To Avoid These Labels

Friday February 14, 2025

Be concise, be relevant, and show them that age is just a number when it comes to delivering exceptional results.

#734 “I Doubled This PhD’s Job Offer. Here’s Why…”

Wednesday February 12, 2025

Employers are willing to pay a premium for PhDs who can clearly and convincingly demonstrate how they will add value.

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