PhD Transition Report On-Demand
Episodes
#700 Communicating Your PhD Value â What NOT To Do
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many PhDs fall into the trap of emphasizing the length of time they spent on a project to highlight their dedication. While perseverance is admirable,...
#699 Todayâs Job Market Is TikTok. Your Resume Is Facebook
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By making these adjustments, you can create a more streamlined, focused, and effective resume that stands out into todayâs AI driven, TikTok-like ra...
#698 Holy Sh*t â Crazy, New Ghost Job Data
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The job market is tough, even for us highly qualified PhDs. And when you couple that with the endless cycle of applications, rejections, and radio sil...
#697 Whatâs Your âWalkaway Numberâ?
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having a walkaway number ensures you donât settle for less than you deserve and keeps you grounded during negotiations. The post #697 Whatâs Your ...
#696 Your Technical Skills Already Outdated?
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emphasize these skills on your resume and during interviews to demonstrate your ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technology. The post #696 Yo...
#695 Genius Move, Or Idiotic? â Using AI To Apply For You
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your decision to transition to industry is based on your unique skills, aspirations, and the current job market. Trust in your choices and the steps y...
#694 Job Market Whiplash. Why It Feels So Hard To Get Hired Now Versus Before
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your decision to transition to industry is based on your unique skills, aspirations, and the current job market. Trust in your choices and the steps y...
#693 Why PhDs Now Dominate All Of Industry
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your decision to transition to industry is based on your unique skills, aspirations, and the current job market. Trust in your choices and the steps y...
#692 How To Create A Killer Bullet Point
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your decision to transition to industry is based on your unique skills, aspirations, and the current job market. Trust in your choices and the steps y...
#691 Massive Job Market Correction For PhDs. The Truth Comes Out
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Cheeky Scientist News Show, we discuss the not-so-secret push by some major tech companies to make resumes obsolete. We also discuss the AI...
#690 Success Is The Best Revenge
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your decision to transition to industry is based on your unique skills, aspirations, and the current job market. Trust in your choices and the steps y...
#689 Tired Of Begging For Referrals? Do This Instead
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This kind of interaction, where you ask for something right away with your new connections on LinkedIn can burn bridges fast. The post #689 Tired Of B...
#688 6x People To Ignore During Your Job Search
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring managers have a job to do: find the best candidate for their company. Their advice will naturally be biased towards what benefits their organiz...
#687 Be Charismatic In The First 90x Seconds Of An Interview
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making a strong, magnetic first impression in the first 90 seconds of an in-person interview is crucial in todayâs job market. The post #687 Be Char...
#686 The 5x Stages Of Grief Of Leaving Academia
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting the job is the goal, but most of us donât think about the hard work of starting a new routine, learning new skills, feeling out of our eleme...
#685 Pitching Yourself To An Employer (How To Ethically Sell Yourself To Get Hired)
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Cheeky Scientist News show, Isaiah reviews the recent job search literature including studies in the Harvard Business Review and more on ho...
#684 Escape The Poor, Academic Mindset
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In academia, everyone is your competition. Whether someone outwardly expresses it or just keeps a silent tally, this kind of environment breeds distru...
#683 #1 Transferable Skill â Fast, Autonomous Learning
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Employers value PhDs because they can independently undertake comprehensive research to overcome learning curves, allowing them to grasp new concepts ...
#682 Simplify Your Resume To Pass AI
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs not what you add to your resume as much as itâs what you subtract from it that will help you get through todayâs AI. The post #682 Simplify...
#681 Worst Ever Interview Questions For Research Jobs
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Focus on your adaptability, problem-solving skills, communication, collaboration, and of course, perseverance. The post #681 Worst Ever Interview Ques...
#680 Are Resumes Obsolete For PhDs? Hereâs Whatâs Replacing Them
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Cheeky Scientist News Show, we discuss the not-so-secret push by some major tech companies to make resumes obsolete. We also discuss the AI...
#679 Is It A Ghost Job Listing? How To KnowâŠ
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The most effective path for screening out ghost job listings is to directly reach out to the hiring manager to inquire about the status of the listing...
#678 Hearing Crickets? Take This Crash Course In Personal Branding
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A professional brand is the way others perceive you in your professional field, and branding is the way you influence how other people see you. The po...
#677 Feel Invisible Thanks To AI Resume Filters? Try ThisâŠ
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can use tools like Jobscan to compare your resume with job descriptions and identify missing keywords. The post #677 Feel Invisible Thanks To AI R...
#676 Hiring Is Sluggish. Do This To Speed Things Up
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs useful to understand the lifecycle of industry hiring â it can help you fine-tune your strategy and be aware of the optimal times to be apply...
#675 Your LinkedIn Is Repelling Recruiters. Do This To Turn The Tables
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiters have maybe three seconds to spend glancing at your profile before they move on to the next one. If they don't see what theyâre looking fo...
#674 How ATS Resume Filters Have Evolved Into New AI Resume Filters
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News, we talk about advancements in ATS resume filters and how they have created a very tight job market. New AI a...
#673 Desperate To Get Hired? Employers Can Smell It
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While it might seem like a good way to signal your availability, the "open to work" banner on LinkedIn can backfire, especially in a down job market l...
#672 Unghost Yourself
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If youâre getting ghosted after industry interviews, the problem isn't your qualifications, but your interview strategy. The post #672 Unghost Yours...
#671 âGroan â Another Academic Intervieweeâ â Employers
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If an employer doesnât get back to you fairly soon, then it means the interview did not go very well. The post #671 âGroan â Another Academic In...
#670 Damn! â You Spam Applied. Now Your Resumeâs Blacklisted
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Resist the urge to use and reuse the same resume, even if youâre applying for positions that are identical at different companies. The post #670 Dam...
#669 5x Savage Resume â Killing Mistakes (Avoid These)
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PhDs often struggle to translate their specialized academic experience into general skills applicable in the industry. It's essential to reframe acade...
#668 How To Get Hired In An Economic Downturn
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News, Isaiah provides an update on the current contraction in the job market for skilled jobs and why so many PhDs...
#667 Powerful Job Search Time â Saving Hacks
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By employing smart productivity hacks, you can streamline your search and make the most of the time you have. The post #667 Powerful Job Search Time â...
#666 Data Proving PhD Value In Industry
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PhDs have a higher earning potential. A PhD can significantly increase earnings, often by two to three times across various sectors of industry. The p...
#665 What Is Your LinkedIn SSI Score?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can evade reality, or you can accept this fact and adapt. This means doing the hard work of getting your resume and your LinkedIn profile done cor...
#664 Is Your Resume Blacklisted?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not your resume is blacklisted, and whether or not your resume being blacklisted can be shared between employers is a controversial issue. ...
#663 Once You Get A PhD, Everything Else Is Easy
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to avoid learned helplessness is to start seeing seemingly negative feedback as a sign youâre headed in the right direction. You have t...
#662 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: Age and Achievement: Embracing the Prime of Your Life
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Career Leadership, Donna Serdula and Isaiah Hankel discuss the intersection of age and achievement, emphasizing that life between t...
#661 How To Sell Your Skill To Employers
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#660 Your Most Powerful Job Search Productivity Tool
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People carefully protect the money in their bank account and the time in their calendar, but they do little to protect their attention. The post #660 ...
#659 Resume Gaps Are Poison In This Job Market
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While a resume gap can pose challenges in a job search, it doesnât have to be a deal-breaker. The post #659 Resume Gaps Are Poison In This Job Marke...
#658 The Stain Of Staying In Academia âA Little Longerâ
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tren...
#657 Does Your PhD Intimidate Hiring Managers?
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A complex resume filled with every detail of a long and successful career can sometimes overwhelm hiring managers or reinforce stereotypes about overq...
#656 How To Feel Good About Your PhD Again
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wor...
#655 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: The Power of Thoughtful Giving
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Career Leadership, Donna Serdula and Isaiah Hankel reflect on the life and teachings of John Rulon, author of Giftology, ...
#654 Tap Into The Hidden PhD Job Market
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 discus...
#653 Cover Letters Arenât Dead. But Yours Might Be
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
#652 WTF Is A Ghost Job? Did I Apply To One?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 j...
#651 These Jobs Are Disappearing For PhDs
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#650 What To Do When You Want To Give Up
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While itâs okay to take a brief respite to recharge, it's crucial to maintain momentum and not let a temporary pause become a permanent halt. The po...
#649 Do This If Asked To Disclose Your Previous Salary
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While itâs important to decline salary disclosure, maintaining professionalism and politeness is key. The post #649 Do This If Asked To Disclose You...
#648 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: Navigating Your Path to the C-Suite
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Career Leadership, hosts Donna Serdula and Isaiah Hankel explore what it takes to successfully navigate your career towards l...
#647 Companies Say Youâre Qualified, But Youâre A âBad Culture Fitâ
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
#646 Are You Seen As Underqualified AND Overqualified?
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PhDs like us often face a perplexing dilemma when trying to get hired in industry: being labeled simultaneously as overqualified and underqualified. T...
#645 Powerful LinkedIn Boolean Search Methods
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By mastering LinkedIn's advanced search, you can take a proactive approach to job hunting and networking. The post #645 Powerful LinkedIn Boolean Sear...
#644 6x (Ego Crushing) Statements That Get You Hired
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being agreeable doesn't mean you lack original ideas; rather, it indicates your ability to collaborate smoothly with others, a vital trait for any tea...
#643 Youâre Wired Differently. Embrace It
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embracing your unique attributes and intellectual fervor is not just an option; it's a necessity for personal and professional fulfillment. The post #...
#642 Underpaid And Unpaid In Academia. Forever?
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even if you reach the top of academia, you'll be paid laughable salaries for your education level and expertise. The post #642 Underpaid And Unpaid In...
#641 Is Your Digital Footprint Sabotaging Your Job Search?
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News, we dig into your digital avatar and take a look at the characteristics of your digital footprint that could ...
#640 Vanishing Work-Life Balance In Academia
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You have a bright future and your PhD is valuable, there is balance, meaning and great compensation waiting for you, just not in academia. The post #6...
#639 Ageism And How To Overcome It
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The key to overcoming ageism is not only showing that you can still add considerable value but also that you are teachable and open to new ideas. The ...
#638 Laid Off Recently? Do This Fast
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to get hired, you can't apply the same old tired tactics. You need to reset your expectations and reset your methods. The post #638 Laid O...
#637 35x Top Transferable Skills For PhDs (1,827 Resumes Evaluated)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Employers want to hire the safest candidates first, those that will stay for 2 years or more. This is why being a collaborator who can communicate, wh...
#636 5x Reasons So Many PhD Resumes Get Ignored
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All PhDs should work to build a strong professional network, engage in informational interviews, and develop a compelling personal brand through onlin...
#635 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: Proven Strategies to Stand Out at Work
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to stand out at work and get ahead in your career? In this episode of Career Leadership, Donna Serdula and Isaiah Hankel share actiona...
#634 Break These Bad Resume Habits Or Be Blacklisted In Industry
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News, we take a hard look at how your job search activity is being aggregated, shared, and used to your benefit â...
#633 How To Add Skills You Donât Have To Your Resume
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thereâs an ideal keyword density. You canât just add a keyword, you have to add it the right number of times. The post #633 How To Add Skills You ...
#632 Recruiters Hate The Functional Resume (But AI Loves It)
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The functional resume is the perfect resume for finally getting through the AI resume filters for a job youâve never had before The post #632 Recrui...
#631 Transferable Skills Pay The Bills
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs not your niche skills that are going to get you into your new career. Itâs the skills employers can actually understand. The post #631 Transf...
#630 Holy Sh*t I Finally Got An Interview. What Now?
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After enough resume rejections you can get complacent. Then, when you finally get a callback for an interview, you have no plan. Hereâs your last mi...
#629 Do Recruiters Reject You For Being Too Smart? Yes.
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiters and hiring managers are seeing you as overqualified more than theyâre seeing you as underqualified and hereâs what to do about it. The ...
#628 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: Effort, Perception, and Career Success
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively discussion, Donna and Isaiah dive into the psychology of appearance, the importance of effort in career success, and the delicate balan...
#627 The AI Resume Arms Race: How To Beat The Bots
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News, we take a look at how job seekers have accidentally neutralized the AI resume filter bots â and rendered t...
#626 Rather Stub Your Toe Than Target A Resume? Me Too
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Targeting a resume can be a painful experience but these tips can help make it less agonizing and help you get an interview too. The post #626 Rather ...
#625 My Resume Was A Mess. Hereâs What I Did
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs easy to think that your resume is impressive when youâre trying to impress other academics. But is it impressive to industry hiring managers?...
#624 Been In Academia Too Long To Get Hired?
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The good news is, no matter how long youâve been in academia, the best time to make your transition is now. Donât wait because you donât have fo...
#623 Equal Opportunity And Equity Hired Over Education?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the hiring landscape, with many employers prioritizing equal opportunity and equity over tradit...
#622 Is Anyone Reading Your Resume?
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The only way to 100% know youâve been seen by an employer right now is to get an interview where the employer shows up to the interview. The post #6...
#621 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: Breaking Barriers & Embracing Challenges and Growth
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of "Career Leadership," hosts Donna Serdula and Isaiah Hankel explore the intricacies of breaking barriers and embra...
#620 5x Months Is Now The Average Job Search Duration. Hereâs How To Shorten It.
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News I talk about recently published strategies for getting hired faster (but still into a high quality job). I al...
#619 Academic Wages + Inflation = Poverty
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The financial struggle is not just a matter of economics but also affects the mental and emotional well-being of PhDs and other academic professionals...
#618 Why No One Can Get Academic Jobs Right Now
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Universities worldwide are producing a record number of doctoral graduates, but the number of available faculty positions has not kept pace. The post ...
#617 How Employers Judge You Dedication
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dig deep to understand the company as if youâre going to defend a thesis on it. âDo this, and the employer will be 100% convinced that you are ded...
#616 Job Search A Timesuck? Try This
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If others can make time to advance their careers, so can you. Itâs just a matter of batching your tasks and time, and prioritizing correctly. The po...
#615 Creative Ways To Unf*ck Your PhD Job Search
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To get hired today, and to get unstuck in a job search thatâs going nowhere, we have to use the number one advantage we have as PhDs - our creativit...
#614 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: Standing Out in the AI-Driven Job Market
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Career Leadership, hosts Donna Serdula and Isaiah Hankel dive into the critical topic of how job seekers can differentiate themselv...
#613 Statements That Convince Employers To Hire You
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News, we discuss top statements that will get employers to hire you over other job candidates and how "problem mat...
#612 Blowing An Interview In Real Time? How To Fix
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You should always address the elephant in the room, but you need to do so professionally. The post #612 Blowing An Interview In Real Time? How To Fix ...
#611 Do This If Your Resume Isnât Getting Responses
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Expand your job search and start considering more diverse roles. Sometimes youâre being ignored simply because youâve limited the scope of your se...
#610 7x High Value Skills PhDs Have
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your PhD is what will get you hired over someone else, if you communicate the skills you gained by getting your degree in a way that employers can und...
#609 Worst Job Search Advice Ever
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Employers value engagement and follow-through, and your lack of it can whisper tales of apathy or desperation, echoing loudly in the halls of lost opp...
#608 6x Networking Apps To Accelerate Getting Hired
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For a more comprehensive approach, you can use Connect424. This platform offers a broad range of features, including business promotion, social networ...
#607 Career Leadership With Donna & Isaiah: How Personal Advocacy Can Transform Your Career
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Career Leadership, hosts Donna Serdula and Isaiah Hankel delve into the significance of personal advocacy in shaping your career. D...
#606 Increasing Your Social Selling Index & Doing Advanced Boolean Searches To Get Hired
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cheeky Scientist, we discuss how to increase your Social Selling Index online and how to attract more employers to your professiona...
#605 Enough Is Enough. How To Stop Being Ignored
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Engage with your professional network and let them know you are looking for opportunities - loudly if you can, as in posting about it on LinkedIn and ...
#604 When To Give Up On Your Job Search
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adopt and maintain a growth mindset. A growth mindset is the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work and it is essenti...
#603 Selling Yourself Ethically To Employers
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Selling yourself to an employer doesn't have to involve compromising your authenticity or values. Instead, focus on showcasing your true self, your un...
#602 Finally Getting A Return On Your Education
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's not just about securing a higher-paying job; it's about acquiring knowledge, skills, and experiences that can enrich your life in countless ways....
#601 How To Handle Haters During A Job Search
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You are getting closer. You are making progress. Youâre in the arena. The haters are not. Theyâre just on the sidelines looking in. Theyâre powe...