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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 applicants for a single job and often receive no response after applying. Many job seekers are starting to understand that AI is to blame and that things will only […] The post AI Is Giving Job Candidates A “Reputation Score” appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Specialists here. The post Ghost Job Listings Plague Job Seekers & Using AI To Skip The Line appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 candidates’ digital footprints before hiring. But, too many people still believe that these footprints are limited to public, self-identifying posts. This is not the case. Today’s Artificial Intelligence systems are focused […] The post How Employers Find Your Anonymous Online Posts appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 found that up to 90% of employers are rigorously reviewing job candidates’ digital footprints before hiring. Maybe you’ve been uploading resumes and not hearing anything back. Or, maybe you […] The post Employers Are Reviewing Your Digital Footprint appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 hiring manager at the company I’m met with groans. “Ugh, well I know that Isaiah” or “But I don’t know any hiring managers.” […] The post Hacks To Identify Ghost Jobs appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Specialists here. The post Expected Resume Conversion Rates, Quantum Computing Careers & “Lone Wolf” Networking appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 resume?” I asked. “No” they replied. “I targeted every resume. I’ve heard nothing back. In some cases I was sent a rejection email within the hour. What’s happening?!” “Ghost job […] The post Ghost Jobs And Why Companies Post Them appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 cases, I’ve been rejected immediately – as in the same day. How is this possible? How did they determine I was a bad fit already.” Unfortunately, I hear this all […] The post Predatory AI Recruitment (& How To Beat It) appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 a doctorate and the exact skills these employers were looking for. What’s happening? The skilled, or white collar job market is contracting sharply and shows no signs of […] The post It Begins. White Collar Jobs Contract 40 – 55% appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 career in industry. Pew Research Center data shows that 63% of people who leave their jobs resign because they feel undervalued, bored, or overworked. Today we’re going to talk […] The post Warning Signs It’s Time For A Change appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 practices, and while data is still being compiled for this study, it’s clear that education factors into a hiring manager’s preconceived notions of a candidate. Today we’re going to […] The post Don’t be one of these 5 PhD stereotypes 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 Using Generative AI To Get Hired, 6 Trending Resumes & 7 Of The Toughest Interview Questions appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 to dismiss when thinking about preparing for an interview. You may be thinking “I know how to be professional, I get it.” But statistics show that only 35% of […] The post Body Language Best Practices appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Hired. You’ve done everything right – you got the PhD, you may have even worked in academia after, and now you’re ready to leave academia for a job in industry. […] The post Interview Coming Up – You Better Do Your Research appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 people outside of academia ask about our doctorates: “Oh, does PhD stand for ‘pile it higher and deeper’?” “Haha, don’t you know PhD stands for professional hiring deterrent?” Don’t […] The post Should You Leave Your Ph.D. Off Your Resume? 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 ChatGPT Prompts & Skills Are Giving Job Seekers An Advantage appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 companies that are now using applicant tracking systems, according to a survey by Jobscan. A Kelly OCG survey estimates that 66% of large companies rely on ATS software, too, […] The post Why Today’s ATS Software Hates Your Resume appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 priority is, they’ll tell you without hesitation: it’s retention. Employee engagement and retention are at the top of every employer’s priority list. Why do employers care so much? Because high […] The post Leverage An Employee’s Fears About Retention In Your Job Search appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 job titles like Medical Science Liaison and Consultant where travel is common. Finally, you'll learn other aspects of these roles so you can decide if they're right for you. The post 5 Game-Changing Resume Strategies appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 job titles like Medical Science Liaison and Consultant where travel is common. Finally, you'll learn other aspects of these roles so you can decide if they're right for you. The post Don’t Be That PhD At Networking Events appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.