Cheeky Scientist Radio

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 episode… First, Isaiah explains why a fluctuating job market means you need to get hired into industry now Next, Isaiah reveals two key attributes that will impress employers […] The post Recession Proof Your Job Search (4 Tactics) appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains why PhDs should know common management styles before walking into an industry interview Next, Isaiah describes three management styles that work in a […] The post 6 Management Styles That PhDs Must Master appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 week’s episode… First, Isaiah reveals why remote work is here to stay and what benefits PhDs can enjoy while working remotely Next, Isaiah describes two careers in writing/editing and […] The post 4 Happiness-Inducing Remote Careers appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah discusses the reason many employers ask hard-hitting R&D interview questions Next, Isaiah provides 3 questions that PhDs can expect to encounter during their R&D […] The post 3 Gnarly R&D Interview Questions appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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’s episode… First, Isaiah explains that interdisciplinary PhDs have more options than they think Next, Isaiah describe what interdisciplinary skills companies look for in a quality job candidate Finally, Isaiah […] The post 3 Career Paths For Interdisciplinary PhDs appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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’s a quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains how to fill out the work experience section of your resume the right way Next, Isaiah describes the three […] The post A Resume Bullet Point Masterclass appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah discusses how the algorithm behind the LinkedIn search ranking works Next, Isaiah explains the key to improving your search ranking is a complete […] The post Rocket Fuel For Your LinkedIn Search Ranking appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 episode… First, Isaiah describes what a management consultant does Next, Isaiah explains why management consulting firms seek out PhDs for their top positions Finally, Isaiah reveals how your PhD-level skills align […] The post Is Management Consulting Right For You? appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains how applicant tracking systems work and what it means for your job search Next, Isaiah discusses the social media platforms […] The post Is Spyware The Newest Trend Among Employers? appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains how not negotiating your starting salary can hurt you for years to come Next, Isaiah discusses how to best demonstrate the […] The post 3 Baller Negotiation Tactics That Get You Paid appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah discusses the many blind spots PhDs have when it comes to their skills Next, Isaiah explains how your experience in academic research – […] The post Use Industry Speak To Talk About Your Academic Skills appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains how Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) operate and why so many resumes don’t make it past this first filter Next, Isaiah discusses […] The post Gaming The Resume Filtering Systems appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 this week’s episode… First, Isaiah discusses how the right resume-cover letter combination can make you an A-list job candidate Next, Isaiah explains the different resume and cover letter formats that effectively communicate […] The post 3 Effective Resume-Cover Letter Combinations appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 this week’s episode… First, Isaiah examines how imposter syndrome hurts PhDs in their industry job search Next, Isaiah explains how job descriptions are nothing more than a wish-list – it […] The post Get Hired WITHOUT Meeting The Job Requirements appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 explains the reason industry postdocs were developed (and it’s not what you think) Next, Isaiah reveals the shockingly low proportion of industry postdocs that are hired into permanent positions […] The post Proof That Industry Postdocs Are A Scam appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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, Isaiah narrows down the reasons you’re getting ghosted in the later stages of the interview process Next, Isaiah explains how using interview answers that reveal your lack of confidence can sabotage […] The post 5 Interview Answers That Guarantee Rejection appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 episode… First, Isaiah speaks to the source of PhD burnout and how to avoid it in your industry job search Next, Isaiah explains how having a clear vision of next […] The post Burnt Out In Your Job Search? Do This appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 this week’s episode… First, Isaiah explains why you should skip the talks and spend time at the vendor’s floor if you want to increase your chances […] The post Going To A Conference? Skip The Talks. Here’s Why appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 quick rundown of this week’s episode… First, Isaiah talks about why you’re failing to move past the initial interview stages, even if you’re a perfect fit for […] The post Make Yourself Unforgettable To Employers appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 this week’s episode… First, Isaiah discusses how you can recognize whether you’re in a dead-end career Next, Isaiah discloses the solution to get […] The post In A Dead-End Academic Career? Market Yourself Out Of It… appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.