PhD Transition Report On-Demand

Beating The Job Market Correction In 2024 & 4 Ways To Identify Ghost Job Listings

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

Do Less Work. Get Hired Faster

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Sell Yourself To Employers Without Selling Out

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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How To Correct Salary Negotiation Mistakes. Plus, Fair Versus Reasonable Salaries For PhDs.

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

On Strike In Academia With No Overtime Pay

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Goodbye Human Recruiter. Good Riddance

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Top 2024 PhD Job Market Advantages

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Why New AI Resume Filters Are Ignoring PhD Resumes & 10 Keys To Passing The First Interview

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

There’s A PhD “Short Squeeze” In Industry

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Apply First, Or Wait For A Referral? Top Tips For Getting Hired Fast In 2024.

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

Escaping The Academic Journal “Publish Or Perish” Culture

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Getting A PhD Is Absolutely Worth It

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… If PhDs struggle to get hired in industry, then why should they get a PhD in the first place? ...

Why PhDs Are Powerhouses Of Productivity

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… “I just can’t seem to get hired Isaiah, even for jobs where I have all the skills.” This...

5 Persuasive Mind Tricks To Use On Interviewers

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… As PhDs, we really hate the idea of selling ourselves. Even watering down the word “selling”...

4 Job Search Facts Some PhDs Hide From

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… “I have an interview coming up in 3 days Isaiah. It’s by video.” Congratulations, I said...

Why PhDs Learn Faster Than Anyone

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… I often get asked what is the number one skill that I think PhDs have and every time I’m qui...

A Drawn Out Job Search Damages Your Career

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Every week I talk to dozens of PhDs personally, at least, and one of the most common things I ...

Worst Things To Say When Networking

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… I was at a networking event several months ago and this PhD who didn’t know me came up and i...

5 Video Interviewing Disasters To Avoid

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… If you can’t manage your internet connection, why should we put you in charge of managing an...

You Can’t Get Hired Quickly If You Do This

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… I was working with a PhD last week who needed to get hired fast. And they did everything on th...

Doctorate = Innovator (hint Tell Employers)

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… “What’s the most important transferable skill I have as a PhD, Isaiah?” I had a PhD ask ...

Contact Was Chatty Then They Disappeared Try This

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… When you’re in the middle of a job search as a PhD, few things are as disheartening as the s...

Job Search Stalled 5 Strategies To Break Loose

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Stuck. Ignored. No one wants to read your resume. You almost got hired but then didn’t. Reje...

9 Advantages PhDs Have Over Other Job Candidates

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… “Why isn’t your PhD on your resume?” I asked. “That’s crazy!” “Oh, well my frien...

Research & Analysis, A PhD’s Secret Employability Weapon

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… “Why don’t any of these PhDs tell me about how great they are at research and analysis? Th...

How To Answer “What’s Your Biggest Weakness”

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… I hate candidates who give me b.s. answers when I ask PhDs what their biggest weakness is. I r...

Answering “What Are Your Salary Expectations”

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… If you tell an employer your salary, stipend or fellowship as a PhD, you’re screwed. I sure ...

End-Of-Year PhD Hiring Surge & How To Comment On Company Posts

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

Dominate AI To Get Hired

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool to enhance your job search and increase yo...

Being Magnetic In The First 90 Seconds Of An Interview

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… We interviewed them and they came across as someone who had the personality of a wet mop. Oof ...

When A Job Search Mentally Breaks You

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… My job search broke me Isaiah, I need a break. I made it to the site visit and I just got a re...

Why It Takes 21-80 Resumes To Get A Job Offer & Other Must-Know Jobs Data

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

Blitz Into A New Job Within 30 Days Of Graduating

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Are you a recent graduate or someone with a degree actively seeking employment? Landing a job ...

5 Video Interviewing Disasters To Avoid

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… If you can’t manage your internet connection, why should we put you in charge of managing an...

Write A Powerful Resume Headline

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… I had someone write in recently asking me what’s the difference between a resume headline an...

The Best PhD-Level Resume & Cover Letter For Getting Through Today’s AI Filtering Systems.

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

Most Liked Gets Hired Over Most Skilled

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… I was having a conversation with someone trying to get their first corporate job. They’ve ha...

How To Simplify Your Resume To Pass AI

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… I have academics gape at me when I tell them to deprioritize their academic job titles or irre...

Dealing With Haters In Your Job Search

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… I recently had a group of people come out very negatively against me and my methods for helpin...

Hiring Manager Not Responding? It’s Because AI Has Taken Over The Recruitment Industry.

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

Return On Investment Of Getting Hired

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… In today’s fast-paced job market, pursuing a degree, especially a higher education degree, o...

Costs Of Publishing In Top Tier Journals

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… I recently got into a discussion with someone over why it cost so much to publish in top tier ...

How To Sell Yourself To Employers

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… I was giving a talk recently and someone in the audience was frowning the entire time. Then I ...

Employers Are Searching Digital Footprint & Linguistic Fingerprint. What That Means For PhDs

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

11 Job Search Statistics Few People Know

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… When I was first applying to jobs coming out of school I felt invisible. What a waste of time ...

Most Asked Quirky Interview Questions

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… What’s your favorite hot sauce? I remember an employer asking me that to this day. It was ov...

9 Types Of Personality Tests Employers Use

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… In today’s competitive job market, companies are constantly seeking new ways to identify the...

Academic Cuts Combine With A Contracting Skilled Labor Market. How PhDs Can Navigate it

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

Passing A Personality Test To Get Hired

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… The Harvard Business Review reports that more than 75 percent of large companies have adopted ...

When Your Advisor Moves Your Milestones

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… I recently had a situation where someone I had never met reached out to me with a tone of frie...

Everything You Need To Update On Your LinkedIn Profile

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… In today’s digital job market, your LinkedIn profile serves as your online professional iden...

3 Factors Contracting The Skilled Job Market & A New Reason Employers Are Posting Ghost Jobs

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

What To Research About A Company Before An Interview

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Congratulations! You’ve landed an interview with a company you’re interested in, and now i...

Complete Guide To Writing An AI – Proof Resume

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… In today’s job market, your resume often has to pass through an initial screening process co...

AI Is Giving Job Candidates A “Reputation Score”

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Job seekers across the country are struggling to stand out among hundreds if not thousands of ...

Ghost Job Listings Plague Job Seekers & Using AI To Skip The Line

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Strategy Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Strategy Special...

How Employers Find Your Anonymous Online Posts

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… More and more people are starting to understand that employers are carefully reviewing job can...

Employers Are Reviewing Your Digital Footprint

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Reports by Forbes, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal and even the New York Times have foun...

Hacks To Identify Ghost Jobs

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Every time I tell a PhD that the only way to identify a ghost job listing is to reach out to a...

Expected Resume Conversion Rates, Quantum Computing Careers & “Lone Wolf” Networking

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Strategy Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Strategy Special...

Ghost Jobs And Why Companies Post Them

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… “I’ve applied to hundreds of job postings” a PhD recently told me. “Using the same res...

Predatory AI Recruitment (& How To Beat It)

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… “Isaiah, I’ve uploaded hundreds of resumes and have not had a single interview. In some ca...

It Begins. White Collar Jobs Contract 40 – 55%

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Robert has had 7 final stage interviews for R&D positions and been rejected every time. He has...

Warning Signs It’s Time For A Change

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Watch For These Warning Signs I’ve seen too many PhDs get complacent once they begin their c...

Don’t be one of these 5 PhD stereotypes

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Don’t Be One Of These 5 PhD Stereotypes Indeed recently looked at unconscious bias in hiring...

Using Generative AI To Get Hired, 6 Trending Resumes & 7 Of The Toughest Interview Questions

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

Body Language Best Practices

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Are You Making These Body Language Mistakes? Something as simple as body language can be easy ...

Interview Coming Up – You Better Do Your Research

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Coming Into An Industry Interview With The Wrong Mindset Can Ruin Your Chances Of Getting Hire...

Should You Leave Your Ph.D. Off Your Resume?

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Should You Leave Your Ph.D. Off Your Resume? As PhDs we’ve all heard the colorful ways peopl...

ChatGPT Prompts & Skills Are Giving Job Seekers An Advantage

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start your transition into industry? Apply to book a free Transition Call with our founder, Isaiah Hankel, PhD or one of our Transition Spe...

Why Today’s ATS Software Hates Your Resume

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… What you should know about the ATS Software. 98 percent. That’s the number of Fortune 500 co...

Leverage An Employee’s Fears About Retention In Your Job Search

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about… In this week’s episode… Leverage An Employee’s Fears About Retention. If you ask any manager what their number one p...

5 Game-Changing Resume Strategies

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode you'll learn about careers for PhDs who are sick of being stuck in the same place for years. Next, you'll discover specific j...

Don’t Be That PhD At Networking Events

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode you'll learn about careers for PhDs who are sick of being stuck in the same place for years. Next, you'll discover specific j...

3 Attention-Grabbing Resume-Cover Letter Combinations

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode you'll learn about careers for PhDs who are sick of being stuck in the same place for years. Next, you'll discover specific j...

Try These 5 Networking Strategies Like Yesterday

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode you'll learn about careers for PhDs who are sick of being stuck in the same place for years. Next, you'll discover specific j...

3 Toxic Academic Habits That Hold You Back In Industry

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode you'll learn about careers for PhDs who are sick of being stuck in the same place for years. Next, you'll discover specific j...

Make An Unforgettable Impression At Your New Job

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode you'll learn about careers for PhDs who are sick of being stuck in the same place for years. Next, you'll discover specific j...

3 Careers For PhDs Who Love To Travel

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode you'll learn about careers for PhDs who are sick of being stuck in the same place for years. Next, you'll discover specific j...

Reframe Your Academic Skills As Industry Accomplishments

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Slay The Applicant Tracking System With These Killer Tech Tips

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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3 Resume Trends You Can’t Ignore This Year

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reviews three of the most important resume trends that have emerged in this year’s job market In this week’s episode… Resume T...

Add These 5 Irresistible Transferable Skills To Your Resume Right Now

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a look at five sought-after skills that every PhD should add to their resume ASAP In this week’s episode… Transferable Skills Are ...

Stuck On An Interview Question? The STAR Method Is Your Salvation

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he introduces PhDs to the STAR Method, a foolproof formula that helps answer the toughest interview questions In this week’s episode…...

Here Are 5 Examples Of A Post That Adds Value On LinkedIn

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down five different types of posts PhDs can create on LinkedIn that add value to their network In this week’s episode… St...

Employers Are Testing You If They Ask About These Four Business Terms

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a crash course on business terms that industry employers expect PhDs to know In this week’s episode… PhDs Need To Demonstrate An U...

Fool-Proof Networking Tactics For Your Next Conference

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for five tips that PhDs can use to make the most out of networking at their next in-person conference In this week’s episode… Networki...

Your Postdoc Is A Waste Of Time

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a look at why completing postdoc positions end up costing smart PhDs both time and money In this week’s episode… Postdoc Positions...

Proven Tips To Leverage Facebook For Professional Networking

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he takes a look at five ways Facebook can help PhDs build their brand and make meaningful professional connections In this week’s epi...

5 Sustainability Careers For PhDs

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores five career options for PhDs interested in working with green tech and sustainability In this week’s episode… Sustainab...

Ready, Player One? Careers For PhDs In The Gaming Industry 

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses three careers for PhDs who are interested in a rewarding role in the gaming industry In this week’s episode… Gaming An...

Don’t Walk – Run From A Job If You See These Red Flags

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores a few telltale signs that your new industry job is a disaster waiting to happen In this week’s episode… PhDs, Don’t I...

Irresistible Profile Headlines Sure To Stop Recruiters In Their Tracks

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down what it takes to write a killer PhD LinkedIn headline that is memorable, informative, and stands out In this week’s ep...

Cut This From Your Resume This Year (9 Things)

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reviews nine of the most unnecessary and outdated elements in an industry resume – and what to use instead In this week’s episod...

10 Resume Buzzwords Employers Despise

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a look at 10 of the most played-out buzzwords that smart PhDs are cutting out of their resumes In this week’s episode… Industry De...

Why You Should Delete Half Your LinkedIn Connections

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he examines the importance of quality and LinkedIn connections – and how to tell who is who In this week’s episode… A Strong Prof...

Bullet Points Resume Filtering Systems Love

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains how to create compelling resume bullet points that pass the applicant tracking system test In this week’s episode… You ...

Are You Using The Right LinkedIn?

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he walks PhDs through the major differences between a LinkedIn Basic and LinkedIn Premium account In this week’s episode… Most Job ...

What Kind Of Network Do You Want To Build?

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he examines how professional network connections fall into three categories, and why PhDs need all three In this week’s episode… Cr...

Volunteer Your Way Into A Job

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as breaks down ways that PhDs can use volunteer experience to build relationships and practice vital industry skills In this week’s epis...