PhD Job Search Report Podcast

Data Scientist is a surging career track for PhDs, even during the recession, but you have to be able to navigate the unique hiring process in order to transition into this field. To get the inside information on the data scientist hiring process, join Isaiah as he interviews Shobeir Mazinani, PhD. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah interviews a few PhDs who’ve successfully transitioned into data scientist roles. Next, gain vital advice on what it takes to become a data scientist.Finally, Isaiah and Shobeir walk you through the data scientist hiring process. From This Week’s Show… Advice From A Data Scientist I’m very excited about today’s show. We’re going to bring on a panel of data scientists to talk about this exciting career track. You can get hired into a data scientist role and learn on the job. So one of the biggest things I did was I chased the technology at the beginning. The biggest help came from one comment. She basically told me don’t follow the technology, follow the principles.  I would say, talk to people who are more experienced because they have made a lot of mistakes that you don’t need to do and…

Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah shares with you the 9 interview questions that PhDs transitioning today are being asked. Next, Isaiah discusses Jeff Haden’s article ‘6 Interview Questions to Start Asking Every Remote Work Job Candidate (Covid Edition)’Finally, Isaiah offers some inspiration and hope to those struggling in the job market right now. From This Week’s Show… The 9 Interview Questions PhDs are being asked We’re talking about interview questions that PhDs are hearing right now. These questions have changed quite dramatically since six months ago.  Employers want to know that you’re open to either working remotely or onsite or in any fashion that might come up in the future. They want to know that no matter how the working environment changes, no matter what new regulations occur, that you are willing to do that. They want to know how you manage your productivity.  Tell me about a time you’ve been lonely on the job? I think as PhDs, certainly we can handle working alone autonomously, but there are those times when you need some sort of interaction. Is there some work life balance that you could discuss to show them that you aren’t going to…

If you’re a PhD who loves writing, working from home, and earning a high salary, maybe you should consider medical writer as a career path. Still not convinced this is the career for you? Join Isaiah as he interviews Alejandra Viviescas, PhD about her journey to Medical Writing. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Alejandra shares her story and how she transitioned into medical writing. Next, Alejandra and Isaiah discuss a day in the life of a medical writer. Finally, Isaiah and Alejandra consider why PhDs are paid so much to work at home as medical writers. From This Week’s Show… What is Medical Writing? Today, we’re focused on how to get into a medical writing career, which is an umbrella term for many different job types. And I’m very excited to have with us Alejandra Viviescas, PhD, who is a medical writer. So I would say anything that has some relationship with communication and science as is going to fall into this medical writing term. It’s a position that can serve as a safety net for almost every PhD. I started to search for other opportunities. I had to contribute some way to the world and just find…

There is an overwhelming amount of information on the internet, and sometimes you just don’t have the time to read our weekly Best of Transition article.   Not to worry, this week Isaiah brings to you the best industry transition advice on the web; a digest of  Best Of Transition: PhD Jobs & Job Search Strategies, August 1, 2020. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah introduces this special podcastNext, Isaiah reveals last weeks top industry transition advice from the web as picked by team CheekyFinally, Isaiah discusses some of last week’s best transition articles from the web From This Week’s Show… The Top Overall Industry Article In today’s show, we’re doing something special. We are doing a digest of the best information that’s out on the web about how to transition into industry. This is specific information that’s relevant to PhDs. If this is all brand new to you, if you go to our website, cheeky scientist.com, and you look under the resources page, this is where you can find our best of transition articles, which include these categories: networking, CVs and resumes, interviews, transferable skills, academic blues, industry positions, and business acumen. The top article overall…

Job searching is an infuriating full time job and can be very stressful. However, following Isaiah’s 42 job searching steps can streamline this process making it more enjoyable. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah discusses how to choose the right career track for youNext, Isaiah reveals key concepts in the intricacy of applying for jobsFinally, Isaiah walks you through universal techniques to master for a successful job hire – from phone screen to closing the deal. From This Week’s Show… Prioritizing Your Job Search  We have a very special show for you today, understanding your job search from A to Z.  The United Nations had just put out a new article or a new release with the numbers of job losses that occurred in the second quarter of 2020; 400 million is the amount. If you’re a PhD, like most PhDs, you have not been surrounded by people that are working in industry careers or in nonacademic careers in general.  You’re in the academic bubble, or you spent a large part of your life there. And no matter what you’ve read online, you are more influenced by the people that you’ve been around.  It’s about the…

What is the difference between an academic scientist and an industry scientist?  Find out in this week’s podcast where Isaiah interviews former senior scientist at Genentech, Elliott Brecht, Ph.D. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… Join Isaiah as he conducts an informational interview with a fellow Cheeky: Elliott Brecht, PhD.Elliot discusses the role of a scientist in industry research and how it differs from academia.Elliot shares his challenges in transitioning into industry and how to overcome them. From This Week’s Show… Research In Academia Vs. Research In Industry I’m very excited for today’s show because we have a former senior scientist at Genentech. So for those of you who are considering being a research scientist or a researcher in industry, and you’re wondering what the differences are between doing research in academia and in industry, he is the perfect person to talk to.  When I started applying and started interviewing and started actually touring different industry sites and going to them, I realized that they were conducting way more research in industry than I was in academia. You’re basically starting to take on more of that PI role and you are then in charge of usually multiple different…

Do you love communicating, networking, traveling, and what to stay on the technical side of research but out of the lab?  Then Join Isaiah as he interviews fellow Cheeky Scientist: Alex Woychek, PhD, MPH. You might just discover the perfect role for you! Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… Join Isaiah as he conducts an informational interview with a fellow Cheeky: Alex Woychek, PhD, MPH..Together they will discuss what an application scientist is and what they do. Finally, Isaiah and Alex will dive into what personalities are perfect for this role, and the ideal qualifications needed to secure a job as an application scientist. From This Week’s Show… The Day In the Life Of An Application Scientist Today we are going to be learning about the application scientist position sometimes called a field application scientist or field application specialist. We are very lucky to have Alex Woychek, PhD, MPH. She is an application scientist currently at Chemo Medic. Very broadly you as an FAS or even as an application scientist, you are the interface between your customers and the company. There are so many different facets, you’re working closely with the sales team, but you also are going to…

Wouldn’t it be great to control every aspect of the job search, to have complete certainty in your career path? The truth is we can’t control everything no matter how hard we try. Join Isaiah as he shares with you 7 things you can’t control in your job search and gives you 9 aspects you can to focus your job search efforts.  Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah shares two stories on how mindset can drastically change the outcome of your career.Next, Isaiah discusses 7 things you don’t have power over in your job search and you need to stop obsessing over.Finally, Isaiah gives you 9 areas you can control and should focus your energies on for a better job search. From This Week’s Show… Why Are You Obsessing Over Something You Can’t Control? Today, we’re talking about what you can and can’t control in your job search.  What you’ve learned to do is research, no matter your domain, whether you’re STEM or non STEM, whatever your background is. This is what analysis is all about. And those are those two key transferable skills you have as a PhD that make you so valuable in industry…

Rejection is one of the hardest things to face in your job search. But every rejection comes with a hard truth and a lesson to get hired into your dream job! Join Isaiah as he shares with you 13 reasons why you are being excluded from employers and how to overcome them. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains why NOW is the best time for your job search.Next, Isaiah shares 13 reasons why you and your mindset are holding you back from getting that job.Throughout, Isaiah offers advice on what you can do to avoid these setbacks. From This Week’s Show… The Crucial Period To Get Hired Today, I’m talking to you about 13 reasons that you’re not being hired.  We are entering a crucial period. We’re already in it. This crucial period of hiring, there is a “hiring boom”  occurring right now. There’s going to be a massive hiring freeze. They’re trying to hire everybody they can right now. We’ve got about a six week period of hiring. Only five of these weeks are left. Are you going to be hired? 13 Reasons You’re Being Excluded By Employers You hear me talking about the…

Don’t let the warm weather fool you. Securing a job in the next 6 weeks is crucial to being prepared for the “second wave” of the pandemic. Join Isaiah as he discusses 17 indestructible career paths that will survive any wave of the pandemic. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains why the next 6 weeks are so crucial to your job search.Next, Isaiah shares 17 careers paths to focus on in a pandemic.Finally, Isaiah offers guidance on how cheekyscientist.com can help protect your career through the “second wave” of the pandemic. From This Week’s Show… Why These Next 6 Weeks Are Crucial For You To Find A Job I’m going to give you 17 career tracks to focus on and to get into ideally in the next six weeks. Why six weeks? Many countries had a large financial stimulus program. A lot of this relief is ending.  On top of the increased numbers of people piling into this job market, you’re also going to have employers stop hiring. They’re going to freeze again, just like they did previously. It means you need to take your job search very seriously over these next six weeks.  If…

Have you found yourself in your darkest hour of academia? Feeling stuck or lost in your career path? Join Isaiah as he shares his darkest hour experience and gives you three strategies to turn your own despair in academia into an opportunity for industry success! Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah shares his story, which is probably not far from your own. It’s not a matter if you get stuck but when. Understand you’re not alone and how small shifts can trigger big change. Then, Isaiah shares the three simple strategies you can implement now to get unstuck in your career path. Finally, Isaiah discusses how your skills and passions can help you find your target, keep you motivated, and find success in industry. From This Week’s Show… How Academia Drives You To Your Darkest Hour  I want to talk to you about your darkest hour in a job search. A lot of PhDs who have not yet reached severe pain in terms of their job search or in terms of academia are unprepared for their own darkest hour.  Sooner or later, we reach a point in academia where we realize there is no reward anymore. “Should I…

Not knowing relevant industry nomenclature and not showing and understanding of basic business concepts is keeping PhDs from getting their dream industry position.  Isaiah will show you 11 key business concepts that you already have and can leverage to show employers your business acumen. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… -First, Isaiah explains why PhDs need to understand what some industry nomenclature means if they want to transition into industry. -Then, he will present some common business concepts and how they relate to the transferable skills you learned during grad school. -Finally, you will learn how to communicate each of those transferable skills during your job search to showcase your business acumen. From This Week’s Show… As A PhD, You Already Have Business-Related Transferable Skills  Today, I wanted to go through 11 key concepts that will help you understand a business in terms of its context. So you can start navigating different business ideas. You can develop your business acumen, your ability to make business decisions. Now, one of the frameworks I want to start with that I think will give you is a good place to start and it’s also where I started in my journey crossing…

Including a cover letter in your job application will make you stand out from other candidates…  However, PhDs often spend a lot of their precious time crafting cover letters. Isaiah will teach you how to set a cover letter template that you can tweak in no time but will impact employers.  Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… -First, Isaiah explains why cover letters are important, but at the same time, you shouldn’t spend a lot of time crafting them. -Then, he will walk you through two cover letter formats and the information you should include. -Finally, you will learn how to avoid common mistakes and make sure that you send an impactful cover letter that catches the employer’s eyes every time. From This Week’s Show… The Importance Of A Cover Letter Vs. Spending A Lot Of Time On It Cheeky Scientist has said that a cover letter should only get a proportionate amount of your time and energy investment. Too many of us think: “Okay, this is something that I need to write. So, it must be the most important.” As PhDs, we’re taught that writing is everything. The things that we can do by ourselves behind a…

Many PhDs are getting rejected at the latter stages of the hiring process because they don’t know how to answer common interview questions. Isaiah is going to tell which questions are getting PhDs rejected and how you should answer them. Here’s your quick guide to this week’s episode… -First: Why some PhDs are getting rejected at later stages of the interview process.  -Then: What is the right attitude to show when going into an industry job interview so that employers know they should hire you, -Finally: The types of questions you should expect during a job interview and the right way to answer each of them.  From This Week’s Show… Not Knowing How To Handle A Job Interview Is Costing PhDs Job Offers… Today we’re talking about interview questions that get PhDs rejected in the later stages of the hiring process, which is not ideal. Many of us don’t know how hard it is to get to those final stages. And sometimes we get lucky, for lack of a better word, we upload some resumes, we make a connection, there’s a referral. All of a sudden, we have a phone screen. But if you get to that stage, you need…

“Medical Science Liaison” is a highly respected role with tons of autonomy for PhDs who want to build professional relationships with thought leaders around the world. But the best news is that more PhDs are being hired into MSL positions than even PharmDs. Here’s your quick guide to this week’s episode… -First: What is the MSL role all about? What do MSLs do? -Then: PhD skills that can get you into this incredible industry role. -Finally: Is an MSL career right for you? From This Week’s Show… What Is A Medical Science Liaison? Yuri Klyachkin, PhD, MSL, Weighs In… Yuri: We [MSLs] always struggle with a short answer for this question. But the best way to describe an MSL career… It’s like a Venn diagram where social skills, soft skills, and scientific acumen meet. That’s kind of what we do. We are the extension of a company’s Medical Affairs and Clinical Research departments who go out into the field.  And by the “field” I mean the professional environment where you will find thought leaders in a particular therapeutic area. For example, in my case, I primarily interact with thought leaders in the fields of Dermatology and Rheumatology.  My job is…

Isaiah is not stepping around the truth. For PhDs who want an industry job, you should know… If you build your LinkedIn profile wrong, not only are you wasting your own time – you’re hurting your career. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… -First, Isaiah explains what the data tell us about LinkedIn profile success. -Then, he lets you in on a little secret: how employers use LinkedIn (and what it means for your profile). -Finally, you will learn how to build out your profile to catch employer attention and get contacted by a recruiter or hiring manager. From This Week’s Show… No Profile vs A “Bare-Bones” Profile Today’s show is critical to listen to if you have a “bare-bones” LinkedIn profile or a bad LinkedIn profile… Or a LinkedIn profile that just has your university and some academic job titles in your headline. If this is the case, go delete your LinkedIn profile. Right now.  I’m not saying this for effect  – I’m saying this because I’m about to explain data proving that if you have a bad LinkedIn profile—one that is not up to date, one that’s not complete—you are less likely to get hired than…

Academia is cut off from industry… But if your PI can’t help you, what can PhDs do to get hired? They can get a referral – Isaiah is going to tell you how. This week on the Cheeky Scientist Radio Show, Isaiah shares his own experience as a former jobless PhD struggling in a recession. Sound familiar? The good news is that you can find career success as a PhD, even in a recession like this one. Isaiah is proof that it can be done, and if there is one single way to get a job right now, it is to get a referral first. How do you get a referral?  That’s what this episode is all about. In this episode, Isaiah digs deep into the networking processes that PhDs need to get a referral. In the current economy, referrals get jobs. Period. Networking may not be your favorite, but if you value your industry career, it’s absolutely necessary. You don’t have to love it to be good at it though. Obtaining a referral follows a formula you can memorize and apply to get results. But not everyone knows this formula… Let’s cover these expert secrets for getting job referrals.…

In this episode, Isaiah digs deep into resumes for the recession. You’ll get everything that you need for a strong resume that will catch the right employers’ attention, no matter what job you’re looking for.  There are 5 resume formats that you need to know about, understand, and utilize to get hired into your first—or next—industry position. This week on the Cheeky Scientist Radio Show, Isaiah dives deeper into the resume process, showing you exactly how to structure every bullet point, sentence, and line in your resume for maximum impact. Eye-tracking studies have confirmed that employers only spend five to seven seconds on your resume… So what will they remember in five to seven seconds? Isaiah will go through actual resumes from PhDs in the Cheeky Scientist Association, explaining how to transform them into content that will really stick out to employers right now. Show Excerpt #1: Isaiah discusses your resume’s education section. If your education is at the top, you are doing it wrong. Employers hate that. You’re leading with your education, which you think is important, but they’re an industry business – it’s time to work, not study. Work experience goes at the forefront. Even if you only…

In this episode, Isaiah covers the 3 major skills you need to emphasize to get employer attention in this recession. Things don’t work like they did before the recession, and there are a few things PhDs MUST emphasize in order to get hired… Things have changed dramatically across the world, no matter what country you’re in. Isaiah is going to unpack the changing job landscape and tell you exactly what you can do to avoid unemployment. The Cheeky Scientist Radio Show will give you all of the information that you need  – this will be the place where you can get the most up-to-date information on how to protect your PhD career. We will help you create a safety net for your career. Isaiah will show you the data and lay out everything that’s going to happen over the next few weeks, months, and even years. This is so that you are prepared, armed with all the right information.  This week on the Cheeky Scientist Radio Show, Isaiah talks about the skills you need to emphasize to get employer attention in this recession. He breaks them down into 3 different categories to use on your resume, LinkedIn profile, phone screen,…

In this episode, Isaiah provides you with the most up-to-date information about the job market, using it to explain how PhDs can fuel their job search and find career success. Then he runs through the industry careers that are surging right now–careers that are perfect for PhDs…  The recession is here. Are you insulated inside the ivory tower? Burying your head in the sand?  Isaiah is ready to clear the path in front of you. Are you ready to get hired? In today’s episode of the Cheeky Scientist Radio Show, we are doing things a little differently. Because of the pandemic and the current recession that we are now in, the goal of this radio show is moving PhDs forward into industry careers. The Cheeky Scientist Radio Show will give you all of the information that you need  – this will be the place where you can get the most up-to-date information on how to protect your PhD career. We will help you create a safety net for your career. We’re going to talk about industry careers that are surging right now for PhDs. Isaiah will show you the data and lay out everything that’s going to happen over the…