PhD Transition Report On-Demand

Rocket Fuel For Your LinkedIn Search Ranking

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains how the LinkedIn search ranking algorithm works and how you can conquer it to improve your rankings Here’s a quick rundow...

Is Management Consulting Right For You?

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses how PhDs can enjoy a challenging and rewarding career in management consulting Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s e...

Is Spyware The Newest Trend Among Employers?

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he covers job market trends and one key hiring trend that you should know to succeed in your industry job search Here’s a quick rundo...

3 Baller Negotiation Tactics That Get You Paid

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores the negotiation tactics that result in a higher starting salary now and more pay for years to come Here’s a quick rundown...

Use Industry Speak To Talk About Your Academic Skills

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains which academic skills are relevant in industry and how to use industry speak to communicate these skills Here’s a quick r...

Gaming The Resume Filtering Systems

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains how to get your resume past pesky ATS software filters and into the hands of the hiring manager Here’s a quick rundown of...

3 Effective Resume-Cover Letter Combinations

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he walks through resume-cover letter combinations guaranteed to win over even the pickiest hiring managers Here’s a quick rundown of ...

Get Hired WITHOUT Meeting The Job Requirements

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reviews key strategies that get PhDs hired into industry, despite not meeting all the job requirements Here’s a quick rundown of t...

Proof That Industry Postdocs Are A Scam

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores why industry postdocs are not as great as you may think Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah ...

5 Interview Answers That Guarantee Rejection

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he covers 5 phrases you should never utter during an industry interview Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isa...

Burnt Out In Your Job Search? Do This

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses how you can avoid total burnout by improving your industry job search strategy Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s e...

Going To A Conference? Skip The Talks. Here’s Why

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the strategy you should set up before going to a conference if you want to get an industry job Here’s a quick rundown of...

Make Yourself Unforgettable To Employers

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why you need to build rapport with your interviewer if you want employers to remember you and offer you a job Here’s a qu...

In A Dead-End Academic Career? Market Yourself Out Of It…

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what a dead-end career is and shows you what you have to do to get out of it in you’re in one Here’s a quick rundown of...

5 Gigantic Job Search Time-Wasters

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why you’re probably wasting your time with your current job search strategy and what you need to do instead Here’s a qu...

Write A Riveting Professional Summary

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why the professional summary is so important and how you need to craft yours to ensure it stands out Here’s a quick rund...

How To Get Hired Into A Remote Role

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he talks about the importance of positioning yourself for a remote role if you want to get hired in today’s job market Here’s a qui...

Networking Hacks For The Introverted PhD

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discloses the strategies that introverted PhDs should follow to increase their network and stop being invisible to industry employer...

6 Red Flags That Scream “Don’t Work Here!”

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the importance of noticing red flags during the interview process and presents 6 red flags you should look for when interv...

How To Deal With The Dreaded Resume Gap

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why you shouldn’t worry as much about your resume gap and gives you strategies to focus on your value instead Here’s a ...

What To Put In Your LinkedIn Headline

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the importance of the LinkedIn headline and what you need to add to it if you want to appear in searches Here’s a quick ...

Revamp Your Resume For The Academic Recession

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discloses the strategies that you should follow right now to revamp your resume so you can transition into industry and save your ca...

How To Reverse Recruit Recruiters

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what is reverse recruiting and how you can take advantage of it to get hired in no time Here’s a quick rundown of this we...

Devastating Mistakes That Make Employers Question Your Value

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what the hiring funnel is and how not understanding this concept is causing you to make mistakes that show you’re an amat...

The 3 Components Of A Professional Profile That Every PhD Should Have

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he presents the components of your professional profile and gives you pointers on how to create each of them Here’s a quick rundown o...

Putting Quantified Results On Your Resume

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains how to add quantified results to your industry resume and why this matters if you want to get hired Here’s a quick rundow...

User Experience Research Positions For PhDs

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why PhDs should consider pursuing a career in user experience (UX) and what the role of a UX researcher entails Here’s a...

How To Find Out A Company’s Culture

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he talks about the importance of company culture in your career progression and how you can find out a company’s culture before getti...

Why PhDs Should Care About Company Culture

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses what company culture is, why you should care, and how it fits into your overall job search strategy Here’s a quick rundo...

3 Transferable Skills Every PhD Has That Will Get You Hired

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why you need to understand the power of transferable skills if you want to get hired in industry and which types of skills...

Crafting Better Resume Bullet Points

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why you need to carefully craft your resume bullet points and what information you should include in each of them Here’s ...

4 Business Terms Employers Test PhDs With

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reviews some of the business terms employers expect you to master and how they might come up during the interview process Here’s a...

Powerful Business Terms To Give You An Edge

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he presents 4 Business Terms That Will Show Employers You’re Not Just An Academic PhD, But A Valuable Industry Candidate Here’s a q...

How To Stay Relaxed During Salary Negotiations

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discloses the strategies that PhDs should follow to stay relaxed during salary negotiations and secure a salary that matches their w...

How Savvy PhDs Negotiate Higher Salaries

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he presents the steps you need to follow to ensure you’re successful in your negotiations and secure a higher salary Here’s a quick...

What Would It Be Like To Work Next To You For 8 Hours?

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the importance of building a professional brand and how that affects your chances of getting an industry job Here’s a qu...

6 Things PhDs Must Do When Networking Online

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he presents the steps you need to follow to set up an online networking strategy that will get you a referral Here’s a quick rundown ...

Win Your Interview By Presenting A 30-60-90-Day Plan

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what a 30-60-90-day plan is and what you should include in yours if you want to convince employers to hire you Here’s a q...

Industry Careers For PhDs In Classical Business Roles

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why PhDs have taken over some of the most lucrative classical business roles and what it takes to succeed in this sector H...

Industry Careers For PhDs In Operations, Production, & Tech Support

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reviews some of the positions that hire PhDs in the operations, production, and tech support sectors Here’s a quick rundown of thi...

3 Flavors Of Transferable Skills

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the 3 flavors of transferable skills that every PhD has and shows you how to highlight them when interacting with industry...

Industry Careers For PhDs In Healthcare

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he presents some exciting career paths that PhDs can pursue in healthcare, even if they don’t have medical experience Here’s a quic...

4 More Things To Stop Putting On Your Resume

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reveals 4 more things you should leave out of your industry resume if you want to catch the attention of employers Here’s a quick ...

Never Put These 3 Things On Your Resume

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses three things you should leave out of your industry resume if you want to get hired Here’s a quick rundown of this week’...

5 Costly Mistakes That PhDs Make During Salary Negotiations And How To Avoid Them

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he presents 5 common mistakes PhDs makes during salary negotiations and how to avoid them to get the salary you deserve Here’s a quic...

Employers Aren’t Hiring Your Technical Skills

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discloses why technical skills don’t make PhDs valuable in the job market and what skills you should highlight instead Here’s a ...

LinkedIn Features That Give PhDs An Edge In Their Job Search

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why you should take advantage of the power of LinkedIn and the features you can’t miss to achieve that Here’s a quick ...

Flagrant Job Search Pitfalls And How To Overcome Them

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the most common job search pitfalls that PhDs face and shows you how to overcome each of them Here’s a quick rundown of ...

5 Steps To An Eye-Catching Cover Letter

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he talks about the importance of including a cover letter in your job application and shows you how to write one Here’s a quick rundo...

Showcase Your Skills With A Functional Resume

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what is a functional resume and why you need to have one in your arsenal if you want to get hired in industry Here’s a qu...

Why You Should Skip The Postdoc, TA, Adjunct, etc.

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores why you should leave academia right after you finish your PhD instead of wasting your time going down the postdoc route Her...

How To Turn A Networking Conversation Into A Referral

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reviews the levels of professional intimacy and the question you should ask to turn a networking conversation into a referral Here’...

The 3 Stages Of Getting A Job Referral

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the importance of moving past initial connections to build professional relationships that lead to job referrals Here’s ...

Employees Are Incentivized To Refer You

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why you will never get a job referral by networking the old fashioned way and what you should do instead Here’s a quick ...

The Danger Of Dabbling In Your Job Search

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he talks about the dangers of dabbling in your job search and what you should instead if you want to stop being invisible Here’s a qu...

How To Give An Industry Interview Presentation

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains how to prepare and industry presentation, the questions you should ask, and the mistakes you should avoid Here’s a quick ...

Creating A Job Search Strategy

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the importance of having a job search strategy and what steps you can take to create yours Here’s a quick rundown of thi...

Questions Employers Want Job Candidates To Ask During Interviews

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he examines the types of questions you should ask during interviews to establish if the position is a good fit and show your potential ...

How To Find Target Companies

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reveals the right strategy to find target companies that are a good match and are ready to hire you right now Here’s a quick rundo...

Is Your Resume Persuasive?

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the importance of the industry resume and how you can set yourself up for success from the beginning of your application H...

Cover Letter 101

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the importance of a cover letter and gives guidelines to write a cover letter that will convince employers to hire you Her...

Don’t Play Hard To Get In Your Job Search

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why timidity and uncertainty can destroy your career, especially during job interviews Here’s a quick rundown of this we...

The Law Of Relaxed Productivity

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains the law of relaxed productivity and gives the steps you should follow to implement it in your job search Here’s a quick r...

Take The Mystery Out Of The Job Search

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why being a mysterious candidate will hurt your job search and how you should present yourself instead Here’s a quick run...

3 Traits Of Unproductive People

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reveals the three traits of unproductive people and how that affects their job search Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s epis...

What Would Others Write About You

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why understanding how you come across to others will help you establish your professional brand and connect with employers...

Don’t Use A To-do List For Your Job Search

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he reveals why making to-do lists will decrease your productivity and what you should do if you want to keep your job search on track H...

Use Your Negative Bias To Get Hired

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses what a negative bias is and how you can use it to your advantage in your job search Here’s a quick rundown of this week’...

How To Communicate Your Skills To Employers

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why your technical skills are worthless in industry and why you need to start communicating your transferable skills right ...

Your Most Valuable Asset

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discloses what your most valuable asset is and how you can protect it to ensure success in your job search Here’s a quick rundown ...

The Invisible Job Candidate

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why being invisible is the number one reason you’re not getting an industry job and why you need to do to change that Her...

What Does Your Perfect Work Day Look Like?

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why you should establish your desired professional lifestyle if you want to have a fulfilling career Here’s a quick rund...

The Innovation And Commercialization Career Spectrum

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what is the innovation and commercialization career spectrum and how you can use it to find your target position Here’s a...

Having A Pragmatic Mindset

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what a pragmatic mindset is and why having one will positively impact all aspects of your life Here’s a quick rundown of ...

Trial And Error Works In Research, Not A Job Search

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why you should never start a job search with a trial and error mentality and what you should do instead Here’s a quick r...

How To Deal With Negative People

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he gives some advice on why you should be aware of the negative people in your life and how to deal with them Here’s a quick rundown ...

Make Yourself Presentable To Employers

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the importance of self awareness when you interact with industry employers during the interview process Here’s a quick r...

Other People’s Opinions Can Infect You

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains how other people’s opinions can affect your life and why you should be careful about who you let in and ask for advice He...

Follow The Right Job Search Sequence

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains the right job search sequence you should follow and why doing so will get your hired faster Here’s a quick rundown of thi...

A Busy Versus Productive Job Search

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses why you should set up deliberate times to work on your job search instead of trying to stay busy and why this will make a ...

Speed Of Learning Is A Key Industry Skill

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why speed of learning is a key skill that all PhDs, no matter their background should leverage when planning their transiti...

Academia Has Failed PhDs

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why academia has failed PhDs and why you should accept this reality to get your career and life back on track Here’s a qu...

Creating A 30-60-90 Employment Plan

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what is a 30-60-90 employment plan and what are the goals you should achieve at each stage once you get hired Here’s a qu...

The Probationary Period After Getting Hired

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why most companies have a probationary period in place and why the onboarding process is important Here’s a quick rundown...

Two Questions That Have Helped Thousands Of PhDs Get Better Job Offers

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he walks you through the questions you should ask to ensure you get the best possible job offer Here’s a quick rundown of this week’...

Never Accept A Verbal Salary Offer

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why you should never accept a verbal salary offer and how you can deflect early salary questions Here’s a quick rundown o...

Always Negotiate And Always Have A Walkaway Number

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why you should always negotiate your salary and how you can use your walkaway number as a lever Here’s a quick rundown of...

Two Critical Factors To Consider For An Interview Presentation

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explores how to prepare for an interview presentation and the two main things you should consider to ensure your presentation is mem...

Business Minded Questions To Ask Interviewers

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains why it’s so important to ask questions during job interviews and gives a list of questions to ask interviewers Here’s a...

How to Answer Using the STAR Technique

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he talks about the power of using the STAR technique to answer interview questions and each of the components of the answer Here’s a ...

How To Prepare For A Site Visit

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what is the best way to prepare for a site visit, no matter the types of interview you will face Here’s a quick rundown o...

Mastering Group Dynamics During A Panel Interview

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what are panel interviews and discusses what is the best way to navigate them to ensure a a job offer Here’s a quick rund...

How To Dominate A Video Interview

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the best way to prepare for a video interview and why the technical aspects are so important Here’s a quick rundown of t...

The First 90 Seconds Make Or Break Your Interview

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he talks about how the first 90 seconds can make or break an interview and how to prepare so you always give the best first impression ...

Academic Values Versus Industry Values

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses one of the main differences between academia and industry and why you need to adopt an industry mentality to succeed in yo...

How To Request A Live Informational Interview

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he explains what is the best way to ask for an informational interview, ensuring that your connection doesn’t feel pressured Here’s...

Setting Up A Face-To-Face Informational Interview

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he discusses the importance of face-to-face informational interviews to secure job referrals Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s ...

Pivoting A Networking Conversation To Asking For A Referral

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he goes through the last levels of professional intimacy and explains how you can pivot an informational interview to ask for a referra...

The 4 Levels Of Professional Intimacy

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he talks about the right way of carrying out an informational interview and introduces the concept of professional intimacy Here’s a ...

How To Reactivate Your Current Network

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isaiah as he talks about the importance of reactivating your network as you plan your transition Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s episod...