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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 and a resumes’ professional summary. A resume headline, also known as a resume title, is a brief statement – typically 3-8 words that appears at the top of your resume […] The post Write A Powerful Resume Headline appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Specialists here. The post The Best PhD-Level Resume & Cover Letter For Getting Through Today’s AI Filtering Systems. appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 had 3 different interviews with 3 different employers and every time the employers rejected them. In one case, they had gone to 4 different interviews. I asked what they thought […] The post Most Liked Gets Hired Over Most Skilled appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 irrelevant business job titles on their resumes and to remove all dates. They can’t believe it. Look, I tell them, this is called the functional resume and it’s […] The post How To Simplify Your Resume To Pass AI appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 helping academics get hired. It was brutal and I was completely unprepared for it. I found out later that they had been planning their takedown for a while […] The post Dealing With Haters In Your Job Search appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Specialists here. The post Hiring Manager Not Responding? It’s Because AI Has Taken Over The Recruitment Industry. appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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, often comes with a substantial financial investment. This investment could be initial tuition early on, or it could be a loss in terms of opportunity cost. For example, someone who stays in […] The post Return On Investment Of Getting Hired appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 academic journals. They argued that the newer open source options of the big three journals in particular ranging from around $4,500 to $11,500 was ridiculous. Yes, […] The post Costs Of Publishing In Top Tier Journals appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 started to talk about the importance of selling yourself to employers, especially the early gatekeepers who typically do not have the same expert skills that the job […] The post How To Sell Yourself To Employers appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Specialists here. The post Employers Are Searching Digital Footprint & Linguistic Fingerprint. What That Means For PhDs appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 I thought. Nothing I did mattered. Looking back though, I had no idea how a job search worked. I didn’t realize just how much the numbers […] The post 11 Job Search Statistics Few People Know appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 over 10 years ago. I had no answer. I froze. I didn’t use hot sauce. Maybe at a restaurant or bbq I’d have some tabasco but I couldn’t […] The post Most Asked Quirky Interview Questions appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 best-fit candidates for their organizations. One approach that has gained popularity in recent years is the use of personality tests during the hiring process. These tests aim to assess an individual’s […] The post 9 Types Of Personality Tests Employers Use appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Specialists here. The post Academic Cuts Combine With A Contracting Skilled Labor Market. How PhDs Can Navigate it appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 assessment tools, including aptitude and personality tests, to screen job applicants. Employers increasingly rely on personality tests that ask candidates to rate their agreement with statements such as “You have […] The post Passing A Personality Test To Get Hired appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 friendship and kindness. They indicated that they liked my story and company and wanted to have a conversation about it. I agreed. Then, once the conversation […] The post When Your Advisor Moves Your Milestones appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 identity. It’s not just an online resume but a powerful tool that can help you stand out, make connections, and secure your dream job. To maximize its impact, you need to ensure […] The post Everything You Need To Update On Your LinkedIn Profile appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Specialists here. The post 3 Factors Contracting The Skilled Job Market & A New Reason Employers Are Posting Ghost Jobs appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 it’s time to prepare. While rehearsing answers to common interview questions is essential, it’s equally important to research the company itself. Studies shared in media from Nature to Forbes to the Wall […] The post What To Research About A Company Before An Interview appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 conducted by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These systems are designed to streamline the hiring process by automatically filtering out candidates who don’t meet certain criteria. […] The post Complete Guide To Writing An AI – Proof Resume appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.