PhD Transition Report On-Demand

Target Your Resume In 15 Minutes

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reviews the fastest, most efficient way to target your resume for PhD-level industry positions In this week’s episode… If You Wa...

10 Important Resume Stats For PhDs

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a look at some of the most important job search stats PhDs need to know in this contracting job market In this week’s episode… The...

Scarcity And Criticism In Academia (Breaking The Cycle)

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he considers the harsh effects of academia on PhD psyches and explains more constructive habits they can replace them with In this week...

How To Add Quantified Results To Your Resume

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he delivers a crash course in quantifying the skills, experience, and academic achievements in your PhD resume In this week’s episode...

Your Summary Is Killing Your Odds Of A Callback

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reviews why your resume’s Summary section is key to getting a hiring manager’s attention In this week’s episode… Industry Hi...

Recession-Proof Your Job Search

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores tactics smart PhDs use in their job search to be a competitive candidate in a tight job market In this week’s episode… ...

If You’re Worried About A Resume Gap, You Need This…

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains how to deal with the dreaded resume gap in your industry applications and interviews In this week’s episode… The Challe...

Company Structures And Departments Every PhD Should Know

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he takes a look at several company structures and breaks down departments that PhDs need to be familiar with In this week’s episode…...

No Clinical Experience? No Problem. Healthcare Careers For PhDs

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores five healthcare careers where PhDs are in high demand – regardless of their clinical background. In this week’s episode...

Was Your PhD A Mistake?

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he addresses the #1 question PhDs face during their industry job search: Was your PhD a mistake? In this week’s episode… I Hate Hea...

Understanding Company Benefits Packages

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he helps you break down benefit packages in industry terms In this week’s episode… From This Week’s Show… PhDs Are So Focused O...

This Year’s Top PhD Careers, Ranked

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reviews the top four careers for PhDs in 2023 and dives into detail about what makes these roles so great In this week’s episode: ...

What Company Culture Is Best For You?

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he takes a deep dive into work cultures and how being in the wrong culture can put your career on the wrong path From This Week’s Sho...

Industry Or Academia? More Like “Feast Or Famine”

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a frank talk about the ups and downs of academia PhDs are facing right now From This Week’s Show… 53% of PhD Students Begin Their ...

Haven’t Updated LinkedIn In Forever? This Is For You

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he walks us through getting your LinkedIn back on track and functional In this week’s episode: From This Week’s Show… Understand ...

Too Old To Transition? Ageism An Issue? Read This…

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as takes a look at proactive strategies PhDs can use to protect themselves against ageism in the workplace In this week’s episode: From ...

New Year, New Skills (Here’s The 2023 List, Finally)

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he examines the future-facing skills that PhDs should highlight for employers if they want to get hired in industry In this week’s ep...

Flex Your Innovation Skills To Get Hired

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he examines how PhDs can use their innovation skills and research abilities to advance discovery in industry In this week’s episode: ...

4 In-Demand Intellectual Property Positions For PhDs

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as takes an in-depth look at intellectual property careers that are great for PhDs From This Week’s Show… One Of The Highest-Paying An...

How To Kill Your LinkedIn Connections (Don’t Do This!)

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he examines how to nurture professional networks and create a mutually beneficial relationship with your LinkedIn connections In this w...

Are Employers Buying What You’re Selling?

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down the one thing PhDs are not comfortable doing: selling themselves In this week’s episode: From This Week’s Show… If...

The Safest Way To Turn Down A Job Offer

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he shares the right way to turn down a job offer, keeping the door open for future opportunities Here’s a quick rundown on this week’...

Do Employers Even Understand What You’re Saying?

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a close-up look at how to communicate your professional brand and value to industry hiring managers Here’s a quick rundown on this w...

5 Powerful Ways To Get A LinkedIn Referral 

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down the steps that stand between you and a referral to your dream job in industry Here’s a quick rundown on this week’s ...

3 Non-Bench Careers For STEM PhDs

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a look at beyond-the-bench careers that are perfect for PhDs who love research but can’t take one more experiment Here’s a quick r...

Being A “Jack Of All Trades” And Other Networking Traps To Avoid

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reviews the importance of networking in today’s competitive job market and checks in about pitfalls you should avoid Here’s a qu...

Excellence-Seeking Vs Failure-Avoiding Perfectionism

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he shares the downside of perfectionism in your job search and he breaks down the difference between seeking excellence and avoiding fa...

Out-Of-The-Box Strategies For Today’s Tight Job Market

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he shares a few new outside-the-box job search strategies that are sure to shake up your stale routine Here’s a quick rundown on this...

How Perfectionism Is Crushing Your Job Search

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why perfectionism is a double-edged sword, and how to keep your high standards from sabotaging your job search Here’s a q...

Shake Up Your Job Search With These Unconventional Hacks

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down unconventional job search techniques if you’re not seeing results Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode: F...

Not A Big Networker? Try These Painless Strategies 

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he identifies a few ways you can break into networking if traditional methods feel stale Here’s a quick rundown on this week’s epis...

Don’t Let Entitlement Cost You The Job

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah and hear about how keeping your ego and sense of entitlement in check is crucial if you want to succeed in industry Here’s a quick rundo...

Alternative Ways To Say “I’m Sorry” Without Losing Your Reputation

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down the best ways to keep your reputation intact if you’re a chronic apologizer Here’s a rundown of this week’s episod...

Choosing The Better Of Two Great Job Offers

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a look at determining which job offers are best for you when you have more than one to choose from Here’s a quick rundown on this we...

5 Phrases Employers Hate (Try To Never Say These)

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he puts seemingly harmless phrases under a microscope and examines why PhDs should actually avoid them at all costs Here’s a quick ru...

The Perfect Post-Interview Thank-You Email 

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a PhD-specific look at the thank-you email and discussion about how it can help clinch your next interview Here’s a quick rundown on...

Advanced Negotiation Strategies For Salary Caps 

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a masterclass in negotiation strategies that all PhDs need to know about before they accept a salary in industry Here’s a quick rund...

Counter With $112,575, Not $112,000. Here’s Why…

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah and learn why negotiating is not just advisable but expected for PhDs in today’s competitive job market Here’s a quick rundown on this...

Don’t Shortchange Yourself $7,500 A Year

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah for a no-nonsense look at the money conversation from why employers expect you to negotiate to understanding your worth as a PhD Here’s ...

3 Off-The-Wall Interview Questions Employers Love To Ask

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he gives away the perfect responses to unconventional interview questions employers love to ask Here’s a quick rundown of this week’...

Panicky Over A Trick Interview Question? Try This…

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down three of his favorite tactics to keep cool and composed in the face of a tough interview question Here’s a quick rundo...

Are Employers Biased Against PhDs?

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses (and busts) a common job-seeking myth: employer bias against higher ed candidates Here is a quick rundown of this week’s...

How To Have “Big PhD Energy” Without Being Arrogant

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down why a PhD is an asset to employers when they can strike a balance between ego and confidence Here’s a quick rundown of...

What Is Imposter Syndrome And How To Conquer It

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores the phenomenon of imposter syndrome and explains why it has real consequences for your PhD job search Here’s a quick rund...

The STAR Technique For Answering Interview Questions

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he covers the STAR Technique, an interview method that helps PhDs navigate open-ended questions Here’s a rundown of this week’s epi...

Create A Personal Website To Get Hired

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores when PhDs can benefit from having a personal website and how to create one for yourself Here’s a quick rundown of this we...

3 Keys To Finally Interviewing Successfully

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he covers the three things that PhDs can do while interviewing to make a great impression on hiring managers Here’s a quick rundown o...

The 4-Part Industry Hiring Funnel

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down the 4 parts of the hiring funnel in industry job searches and shares tips to help you breeze through Here’s a quick ru...

6 Ingenious Tactics For Dominating Your Next Phone Screen

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he walks you through the six things you need to do to ensure your next phone screening results in an interview. Here’s a quick rundow...

Employers Aren’t Expert Researchers. They Can’t Find You.

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he considers the changing job market and what the pros and cons are for PhDs in 2023 Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode…...

The Ultimate Interview Guide For Data Scientists

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores the finer points of Google’s hiring process, and explains how to get PhDs hired at Google as Data Scientists Here is a qu...

Does PhD Stand for Problematic Hiring Detriment?

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores why a PhD gives you an edge on the competition as well as a hurdle to scale in your industry job search. Here’s a quick r...

LinkedIn Messages Being Ignored? Stop Doing These 5 Things 

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he walks PhDs through the 5 common mistakes they make on LinkedIn that leave their messages on read Here’s a quick rundown of this we...

Beyond Base Salary: Leverage Your Worth To Get Superb Benefits

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses five things you can do to make the most of your starting package and score awesome employee benefits Here’s a quick rund...

4 Lesser-Known Industry Job Search Hacks

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he shares less common job search strategies that are sure to cut your unemployment time in half Here’s a quick rundown of this week’...

Reawaken Your Current Network With This One Simple Script

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he covers network etiquette for PhDs and breaks down the simplest scripts that make it easy to reconnect with dormant connections. Here...

Data Scientist Positions That Don’t Need A Coding Wizard

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores some career options for PhDs who are interested in working as a Data Scientist but don’t have a coding background Here’...

5 Surprising Reasons Companies Rescind Job Offers

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why job offers can be fleeting and explores five reasons companies can rescind them Here’s a quick rundown of this week’...

Four Habits Of A Highly Effective PhD

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reviews four habits that PhDs can apply to their job search that will guarantee callbacks and interviews Here’s a quick rundown of...

Are You Career-Oriented, Or A Passive Onlooker?

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what career-oriented PhDs do so well and the role that inaction plays in sabotaging your job search Here’s a quick rundow...

Do You Fit The Company? Here’s How To Decide

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down three characteristics PhDs should consider about the companies they’re targeting in their job search. Here’s a quick...

The Pain Of Job Search Rejection

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he shares four rejection coping mechanisms that will keep your PhD job search moving forward – despite disappointment. Here’s a qui...

3 Booming Clinical Careers That Don’t Require Experience

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores 3 clinical research positions for PhDs that don’t require any clinical experience or previous industry experience Here’...

Handling Awkward Pre-Recorded Video Interviews

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the challenges of pre-recorded video interviews and explains how you can ace your next one Here’s a quick rundown of thi...

How To Ruin A Video Interview

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he covers what it takes to execute a successful video interview and shares tips for impressing potential employers virtually Here’s a...

Expert Negotiation Tactics From An Ex-FBI Agent

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down negotiation tactics that PhDs can use to get the salary they deserve. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode…...

Build A Professional Brand Employers Care About

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains how to get to know your professional brand as a PhD – and how to sell it to employers. Here’s a quick rundown of this w...

In A Networking Slump? Reshape Your Web

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores a common networking issue PhDs face, and then breaks down how to troubleshoot it. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s...

4 Must-Know Economic Concepts 

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down economic concepts PhDs need to be familiar with in industry and how to communicate this knowledge to employers. Here’s...

The STAR Method Of Interviewing (Even Amazon Uses It)

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains the STAR Method and how you can learn to use it to impress employers during an interview. Here’s a quick rundown of this ...

Why Cover Letters Aren’t Dead (But Yours Might Be)

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as takes a look at what makes for great cover letters and explains the questions they should answer about you as a candidate. Here’s a q...

How To Negotiate With Recruiters

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores the three steps job seekers will work through with their recruiters in order to land the perfect role Here’s a quick rund...

How To Annoy A Recruiter (Don’t Do This)

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he shares the quickest ways to make a recruiter dread seeing your name pop up in their inbox. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s...

5 Life Science Industry Trends

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he shares some emerging trends in life science PhDs can use to demonstrate their industry knowledge to employers Here’s a quick rundo...

Onboarding Shock: The Early Stages Of An Industry Career

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he breaks down what to expect from a new industry career – from onboarding to your first 6 months. Here’s a quick rundown of this w...

5 Steps To The Ultimate Functional Resume

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores the benefits of a functional resume for PhDs – plus a few tips to make yours stand out to employers. Here’s a quick run...

Resume Facts All PhDs Must Know

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he shares resume facts and figures that PhDs transitioning into industry need to know in order to stand out in their job search. Here’...

Jobs For Extroverted PhDs

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as explores career options for extroverted PhDs who love to collaborate and connect with others. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s...

Why PhDs In Sales Are Destined To Succeed

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why PhDs in sales positions make perfect sense for any type of business in industry. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’...

Employers Give PhDs A Failing Grade On Job Search Skills

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he examines PhD job search skills, employer expectations and how the two can meet in the middle. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’...

Scary Academic Statistics PhDs Should Know

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores startling academic statistics surrounding PhD graduates and their career outlooks. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’...

What Industry Employers Really Think Of PhDs

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he busts the myths, misconceptions and biases that PhDs in industry are faced with in their job search. Here’s a quick rundown of thi...

Negotiate A Higher Starting Salary

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as explains what PhDs need to do and say to negotiate a higher starting salary in industry positions. Here’s a quick rundown of this wee...

Resume Tips For A Career In Transition

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he shares what you can do to address gaps in your resume and changes in your career trajectory. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’...

Make Networking Feel Less Awkward

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores ways to make your networking efforts feel more valuable and your connections feel more genuine. Here’s a quick rundown of...

Suspicious About Networking?

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains how being wary of networking is crippling your job search. Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isai...

Network Like You Mean It

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains how changing your mindset makes your network more meaningful Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Is...

3 Workplace Benefits In Industry

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains the many benefits that industry has and why it’s different from your academic experience Here’s a quick rundown of this...

You Don’t Need A Letter Of Recommendation

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why a letter of recommendation from your advisor isn’t needed to land a job in industry Here’s a quick rundown of this ...

Challenges You’ll Face In Industry

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he describes the surprising ways industry poses challenges for PhDs first entering industry Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s e...

Undecided On An Industry Or Academic Career? Try This

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the many ways PhDs can pursue a career that bridges the gap between academia and industry Here’s a quick rundown of this...

Confusing Visas You Should Know About

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he describes the many flavors of visas PhDs can choose from when applying to their first industry job Here’s a quick rundown of this ...

Embrace The Power Of ‘No’

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he describes the power of saying ‘no’ to asks that don’t help you reach your career objectives Here’s a quick rundown of this w...

Do This When The Job Market Contracts

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains the way to get hired into industry, even when the job market is in contraction Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s ep...

Recession Proof Your Job Search (4 Tactics)

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he covers 4 job search tactics proven to get PhDs hired into industry even during a recession Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s...

6 Management Styles That PhDs Must Master

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he describes the top management styles you can expect to encounter in industry (and which ones are successful) Here’s a quick rundown...

4 Happiness-Inducing Remote Careers

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he describes 4 rewarding remote careers that PhDs can pursue all while working from their home office Here’s a quick rundown of this ...

3 Gnarly R&D Interview Questions

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he covers 3 common hard-hitting R&D interview questions PhDs can expect to encounter and how you should answer Here’s a quick rundown...

3 Career Paths For Interdisciplinary PhDs

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he covers 3 dynamic and fulfilling career paths that need the skills of an interdisciplinary PhD Here’s a quick rundown of this week’...

A Resume Bullet Point Masterclass

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he dissects the three major components of a well-written resume bullet point and how to use this format to highlight your skills Here’...