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Join Isaiah for a look at 10 of the most played-out buzzwords that smart PhDs are cutting out of their resumes In this week’s episode… Industry Decision-Makers Are Not Impressed With Overused Buzzwords A hiring manager’s eyes will start to glaze over when they see certain words.  This kind of buzzy resume language can become […] The post 10 Resume Buzzwords Employers Despise appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

Join Isaiah as he examines the importance of quality and LinkedIn connections – and how to tell who is who In this week’s episode… A Strong Professional Network Takes More Than Just Making Connections When you’re looking for job opportunities, it makes sense to focus on making new connections.  Having a scarce network tells recruiters […] The post Why You Should Delete Half Your LinkedIn Connections appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

Join Isaiah as he explains how to create compelling resume bullet points that pass the applicant tracking system test In this week’s episode… You Need To Tout Your Niche And Your Transferable Skills If You Want To Impress Employers As a PhD, you have high-level niche skills.  You are an expert.  But, there are lots […] The post Bullet Points Resume Filtering Systems Love appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

Join Isaiah as he walks PhDs through the major differences between a LinkedIn Basic and LinkedIn Premium account In this week’s episode… Most Job Seekers Start Off With A Basic LinkedIn Account Almost everyone starts using LinkedIn’s free account.  And why wouldn’t you? It’s the most comprehensive directory for professional contacts for every industry you […] The post Are You Using The Right LinkedIn? appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

Join Isaiah as he examines how professional network connections fall into three categories, and why PhDs need all three In this week’s episode… Creating A Professional Network That Works Requires Strategic Thinking If you know anything about networking, you know it’s important.  Maybe you’ve done a little bit of it yourself.  Maybe you’ve started to […] The post What Kind Of Network Do You Want To Build? appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

Join Isaiah as breaks down ways that PhDs can use volunteer experience to build relationships and practice vital industry skills In this week’s episode… Volunteer Experience Requires Little Time Commitment But Offers Tangible Work Experience For PhDs, working while you complete your degree is almost never an option.  Your research and publication take precedence over…well, […] The post Volunteer Your Way Into A Job appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Want To Be Seen By Employers, You Must Target Your Resume To Each Position You Apply To Would you rather apply to 50 jobs and get 2 interviews or apply to […] The post Target Your Resume In 15 Minutes appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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… There Are 10 Facts PhDs Need To Know To Keep Their Industry Job Search On Track Sometimes less is more – that’s why statistics stick.  Facts and figures […] The post 10 Important Resume Stats For PhDs appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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’s episode… Academia Influences A PhDs Coping Strategies, Attitude, And Emotional Health Academic life is often celebrated as noble and fulfilling, but there’s a darker side to academia.  Depression, isolation, […] The post Scarcity And Criticism In Academia (Breaking The Cycle) appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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… Quantified Results Give Context To The Skills And Experience On Your Resume Quantifiable achievements on your resume make the decision to hire you an easy one.  They make you stand out […] The post How To Add Quantified Results To Your Resume appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Hiring Managers Spend 80% Of Their Time Reviewing Your Resume Summary If your resume makes it past the applicant tracking system, there’s really only one section the employer is going to read […] The post Your Summary Is Killing Your Odds Of A Callback appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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… Contractions In The Economy Can Be Problematic For Your PhD-Level Job Search The economy is contracting, and it’s taking the job market along with it. This means you’ll […] The post Recession-Proof Your Job Search appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Challenges Of The Pandemic Have Permanently Reshaped The Workplace And Redefined What’s Normal Many PhDs think that having a gap in their work history is an instant red flag for employers.  […] The post If You’re Worried About A Resume Gap, You Need This… appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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… Understanding A Company’s Organizational Structure Is An Important Part Of Your Job Search If you’re new to industry, you might not know exactly what I mean by company structure.  […] The post Company Structures And Departments Every PhD Should Know appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

Join Isaiah as he explores five healthcare careers where PhDs are in high demand – regardless of their clinical background. In this week’s episode… Healthcare Needs PhDs For More Than Practicing Medicine You might think that you need clinical experience or even a medical degree to qualify for a position in healthcare, but this simply […] The post No Clinical Experience? No Problem. Healthcare Careers For PhDs appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Hearing “Was My PhD A Mistake?” From PhDs Just Starting Their Job Search Your PhD is so valuable. The problem is that the academic system beats you down so […] The post Was Your PhD A Mistake? appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 On Their Salary That They Forget An Important Part Of Their Compensation: Benefits Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – these and other benefits can make a significant difference […] The post Understanding Company Benefits Packages appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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: From This Week’s Show… Careers Where PhDs Are In High Demand Top 2023’s Most-Popular List This Year Every year, we look at the sectors of industry that […] The post This Year’s Top PhD Careers, Ranked appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Show… Company Culture Can Have A Huge Impact On How Others Perceive An Entire Company, Not Just Their Product Company culture is not static – it […] The post What Company Culture Is Best For You? appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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 Degree Aiming For a Professorship But Only 3% Actually Achieve That Goal Your odds of getting tenure now are less than half of a percent, at best. […] The post Industry Or Academia? More Like “Feast Or Famine” appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.