PhD Transition Report Podcast
Hosted By
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.
#663 Once You Get A PhD, Everything Else Is Easy
Monday September 16, 2024
The best way to avoid learned helplessness is to start seeing seemingly negative feedback as a sign you’re headed in the right direction. You have to rise above your fear, uncertainty, and discomfort.
#662 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: Age and Achievement: Embracing the Prime of Your Life
Sunday September 15, 2024
In this episode of Career Leadership, Donna Serdula and Isaiah Hankel discuss the intersection of age and achievement, emphasizing that life between the ages of 40 and 60 can be a period of peak success and influence. Donna celebrates her recent 50th birthday, sparking a conversation about societal views on aging and the importance of embracing milestones. Together, they explore the significance of showing up, taking calculated risks, and setting high standards for yourself at any age. They share powerful lessons learned from life experiences, such as naming your emotions, embracing failure as a part of growth, and ensuring that what you accept is aligned with what you truly deserve. This episode offers inspiration to continue pushing toward your dreams, regardless of age, and to use life's milestones as opportunities for growth and transformation.
#661 How To Sell Your Skill To Employers
Saturday September 14, 2024
In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News, we talk about how to answer these 2 questions that every employer asks themselves when considering you: Why should we hire you over someone else? Why do you want to work here over anywhere else? If you're not getting responses from employers, it's because you don't have a good sales pitch for these two questions. Isaiah digs into the job search literature on how to create your unique selling proposition to get hired.
#660 Your Most Powerful Job Search Productivity Tool
Friday September 13, 2024
People carefully protect the money in their bank account and the time in their calendar, but they do little to protect their attention.
#659 Resume Gaps Are Poison In This Job Market
Thursday September 12, 2024
While a resume gap can pose challenges in a job search, it doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker.
#658 The Stain Of Staying In Academia “A Little Longer”
Wednesday September 11, 2024
The academic system is stuck in its ways, and it resists change. Industry, on the other hand, must keep up with the latest innovations and market trends, so it can’t afford to move at this snail-like pace.
#657 Does Your PhD Intimidate Hiring Managers?
Tuesday September 10, 2024
A complex resume filled with every detail of a long and successful career can sometimes overwhelm hiring managers or reinforce stereotypes about overqualification.
#656 How To Feel Good About Your PhD Again
Monday September 9, 2024
By effectively marketing these PhD-specific qualities, you can open doors to a plethora of opportunities in a job market that is starving for hard working candidates who can produce high quality results.
#655 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: The Power of Thoughtful Giving
Sunday September 8, 2024
In this inspiring episode of Career Leadership, Donna Serdula and Isaiah Hankel reflect on the life and teachings of John Rulon, author of Giftology, who revolutionized the concept of gifting with his focus on authenticity and thoughtfulness. They discuss the art of giving quality gifts, building meaningful connections, and why authentic effort is more important than quantity in networking. Learn how to enhance your professional relationships by focusing on personalized gestures, LinkedIn recommendations, and even the impact of sending a handwritten note. Donna and Isaiah also share tips on creating your “Dream 100” list to strategically advance your career.
#654 Tap Into The Hidden PhD Job Market
Saturday September 7, 2024
In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News, we explore the hidden job market that PhDs should be tapping into during their job search. We'll also discuss the power of referrals in a PhD-level job search and how you can leverage them with new or existing network connections.
#653 Cover Letters Aren’t Dead. But Yours Might Be
Friday September 6, 2024
77% of recruiters say they give preference to job candidates that submit a cover letter and over three quarters of decision-makers say they read the cover letter even when it’s optional. In other words, “optional” isn’t an option.
#652 WTF Is A Ghost Job? Did I Apply To One?
Thursday September 5, 2024
These inactive job listings will only become more and more of a problem and you should be prepared to reach out to companies in person to ensure the jobs you’re interested in actually exist.
#651 These Jobs Are Disappearing For PhDs
Wednesday September 4, 2024
Academia and the skills you gained in academia are not enough to get you hired anymore. You will need to develop business-oriented skills and develop your business acumen.
#650 What To Do When You Want To Give Up
Tuesday September 3, 2024
While it’s okay to take a brief respite to recharge, it's crucial to maintain momentum and not let a temporary pause become a permanent halt.
#649 Do This If Asked To Disclose Your Previous Salary
Monday September 2, 2024
While it’s important to decline salary disclosure, maintaining professionalism and politeness is key.
#648 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: Navigating Your Path to the C-Suite
Sunday September 1, 2024
In the latest episode of Career Leadership, hosts Donna Serdula and Isaiah Hankel explore what it takes to successfully navigate your career towards leadership roles, particularly in the C-Suite. They examine the importance of having a proactive career strategy, understanding the trends in your industry, and not just relying on opportunities to fall into your lap. The conversation covers the differences between professionals who find themselves in reactionary career positions and those who strategically plan their way to the top.
#647 Companies Say You're Qualified, But You're A "Bad Culture Fit"
Saturday August 31, 2024
In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News, we explore industry's biggest priority when it comes to hiring today: company culture. Learn how to prove you're a match for the role as well as the brand and their values using your resumes, cover letters and interview techniques.
#646 Are You Seen As Underqualified AND Overqualified?
Friday August 30, 2024
PhDs like us often face a perplexing dilemma when trying to get hired in industry: being labeled simultaneously as overqualified and underqualified. This phenomenon can create significant hurdles.
#645 Powerful LinkedIn Boolean Search Methods
Thursday August 29, 2024
By mastering LinkedIn's advanced search, you can take a proactive approach to job hunting and networking.
#644 6x (Ego Crushing) Statements That Get You Hired
Wednesday August 28, 2024
Being agreeable doesn't mean you lack original ideas; rather, it indicates your ability to collaborate smoothly with others, a vital trait for any team environment.