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INDUSTRY RESUME GUIDE FOR PHDS

ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

Learn how to craft the perfect industry resume to attract employers. In this
eBook for PhDs, you will get access to proven resume templates, learn how to
structure your bullet points, and discover which keywords industry employers
want to see most on PhD resumes.

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AI & ATS RESUME FILTERS

ISAIAH HANKEL

In today's competitive job market, understanding the impact of AI is crucial for
career success. This involves ensuring your resume stands out in the digital
realm, mastering your online presence, and being aware of how AI assigns
reputation scores. Discovering how to leverage AI to your advantage is
essential, as it plays a pivotal role in shaping professional opportunities.

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COMPLETE LINKEDIN GUIDE FOR PHDS

ISAIAH HANKEL

The LinkedIn tips & strategies within have helped PhDs from every background get
hired into top industry careers.

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63 BEST INDUSTRY POSITIONS FOR PHDS

ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD & ARUNODOY SUR, PHD

Learn about the best 63 industry careers for PhDs (regardless of your academic
background). In this eBook, you will gain insight into the most popular,
highest-paying jobs for PhDs – all of which will allow you to do meaningful work
AND get paid well for it.

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INDUSTRY RESUME GUIDE FOR PHDS

ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

Learn how to craft the perfect industry resume to attract employers. In this
eBook for PhDs, you will get access to proven resume templates, learn how to
structure your bullet points, and discover which keywords industry employers
want to see most on PhD resumes.

Learn More


AI & ATS RESUME FILTERS

ISAIAH HANKEL

In today's competitive job market, understanding the impact of AI is crucial for
career success. This involves ensuring your resume stands out in the digital
realm, mastering your online presence, and being aware of how AI assigns
reputation scores. Discovering how to leverage AI to your advantage is
essential, as it plays a pivotal role in shaping professional opportunities.

Learn More


COMPLETE LINKEDIN GUIDE FOR PHDS

ISAIAH HANKEL

The LinkedIn tips & strategies within have helped PhDs from every background get
hired into top industry careers.

Learn More


63 BEST INDUSTRY POSITIONS FOR PHDS

ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD & ARUNODOY SUR, PHD

Learn about the best 63 industry careers for PhDs (regardless of your academic
background). In this eBook, you will gain insight into the most popular,
highest-paying jobs for PhDs – all of which will allow you to do meaningful work
AND get paid well for it.

Learn More


INDUSTRY RESUME GUIDE FOR PHDS

ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

Learn how to craft the perfect industry resume to attract employers. In this
eBook for PhDs, you will get access to proven resume templates, learn how to
structure your bullet points, and discover which keywords industry employers
want to see most on PhD resumes.

Learn More


AI & ATS RESUME FILTERS

ISAIAH HANKEL

In today's competitive job market, understanding the impact of AI is crucial for
career success. This involves ensuring your resume stands out in the digital
realm, mastering your online presence, and being aware of how AI assigns
reputation scores. Discovering how to leverage AI to your advantage is
essential, as it plays a pivotal role in shaping professional opportunities.

Learn More


COMPLETE LINKEDIN GUIDE FOR PHDS

ISAIAH HANKEL

The LinkedIn tips & strategies within have helped PhDs from every background get
hired into top industry careers.

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY CAREER TRACK

Learn how to leverage the skills you already have as a PhD to get hired into R&D
and similar jobs.

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DATA SCIENTIST CAREER TRACK

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Data Scientist and similar jobs.

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MEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON ALLIANCE CAREER TRACK

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Medical Science Liaison and similar jobs.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSORTIUM CAREER TRACK

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Project Management and similar jobs.

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USER EXPERIENCE SQUAD CAREER TRACK

Learn how to leverage the skills you already have as a PhD to get hired into
User Experience and similar jobs.

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CLINICAL RESEARCH COALITION CAREER TRACK

Learn how to leverage the skills you already have as a PhD to get hired into
Clinical Research and similar jobs.

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WHY NO ONE CAN GET ACADEMIC JOBS RIGHT NOW

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

The academic job market presents numerous challenges for PhDs, including
oversaturation, funding instability, adjunctification, and the pressure to
publish. These factors create a competitive and exclusionary environment, making
it difficult for highly qualified candidates to secure tenure-track positions.
The solution lies in transitioning into industry roles strategically.

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NEGOTIATE A HIGHER SALARY USING PRECISE NUMBERS AND OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS 

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

“I did everything I could to negotiate, Isaiah, but they told me the salary
wasn’t negotiable.”  A job seeker told me this recently.  Ohhh, they told you
that?  Was it written into law by congress?  I didn’t say that of course, but I
hear statements like it all the time after people get hired.  While I’m happy
they’re hired, it always makes me both sad and frustrated because I know that
they could have negotiated and been paid more–more for themselves but also for
their families, their futures, their legacies, on and on.  The problem is of
course–negotiation is hard. …

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HOW PHDS CAN AVOID THE OVERQUALIFIED LABEL TO GET HIRED

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

“We regret to inform you that we will not be moving forward with your
application due to concerns that your qualifications exceed those required for
the role.  We feel it would not be a good fit. Thank you for applying.”  Oof,
that’s part of a rejection email a PhD sent me. An employer had sent it to them
after the first interview.  Another PhD told me this recently… “I feel like I’m
both overqualified and underqualified for the jobs I apply to Isaiah.”  Which do
you feel is more of a problem for you? I asked.  “At first I thought…

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HOW TO ANSWER “WHY ARE YOU LEAVING ACADEMIA?” (& 4 SCIENTIFIC WAYS TO CONVINCE
EMPLOYERS TO HIRE YOU) 

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

“‘Why do you want to work here more than anywhere else? And why are you leaving
academia?’ Those are the questions I got stuck on, Isaiah.  I told them why I
liked their company, mainly because it was aligned with my values, but I also
wanted to be fair and ethical so I told them that I was considering other
companies. Then I explained that academia was no longer a good fit because I
wanted to do more than write grants all day.”  “Okay, I replied, anything else?
What did you say after that?” “I asked them a few clarifying…

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SHOULD YOU APPLY TO MORE THAN ONE JOB AT A COMPANY? (& 3 OTHER TOUGH JOB SEARCH
QUESTIONS ANSWERED)

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

“Isaiah, I applied to ThermoFisher two weeks ago and a hiring manager got in
touch with me and I had my first interview…. But then a second hiring manager
reached out to me about another job I applied to there.  I started talking to
this second manager and they asked if I applied to any other positions there.  I
couldn’t lie so I told them about the other job and the other hiring manager. 
Now, neither of the hiring managers will get back to me.  What should I do?” 
This is what a PhD told me over the phone last…

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HOW LINKEDIN RANKS JOB SEEKERS WITH PHDS, EDDS & OTHER DEGREES

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

“Be real Isaiah, there’s not a government bureau keeping track of how our
resumes perform.”  This is what a frustrated job seeker said to me recently. 
“What do you mean I have a reputation score?” they asked.  “Of course there’s
not a bureau dedicated to this, at least not yet” I said.  “But you absolutely
are being scored and ranked” I went on, “and your ranking is used to indicate
how reputable you are as a job seeker.”  This is what I’ve explained to
countless people looking for a job in today’s job market, most of whom were
getting initial…

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HOW THE ACADEMIC PHD JOB MARKET WAS DESTROYED

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

“I spent over a year looking for a job in academia and flew to multiple
interviews. I didn’t get one offer.” A PhD told me this recently and many other
PhDs have told me similar stories.  Of course, the stories involve more than
just looking for a job for a year.  They involve living on a meager academic
budget, trying to support themselves and their families, often in very expensive
cities where many of the biggest universities are located.  They involve
decisions to never go on a vacation, to feed their kids cheaper, less healthy
food, and to work all…

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GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF LEAVING ACADEMIA FOREVER

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

My last year in academia, I didn’t have enough money to fly home for Christmas.
So I spent it in Iowa City, mostly alone.  I was broke (of course) so I decided
to shovel snow out of driveways for $10 per driveway. I remember thinking how
ridiculous it was to be a PhD shoveling snow for money. “What I wouldn’t give to
have a better job”, I thought.  That was the gift I wanted for Christmas and the
holidays.  A better job.  Not to be a student or a postdoc or an academic PhD
getting paid less than I was…

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THE IDEAL KEYWORD DENSITY FOR TARGETING YOUR PHD RESUME TO AN INDUSTRY JOB
POSTING

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

Writing a resume for an industry job is one of the biggest sticking points I see
with PhDs entering the job market.  What worked even a year ago is not working
today due to recent and rapidly accelerating advances in Applicant Tracking
Systems.  These systems, called ATS or just AI today, are software tools used by
companies to filter resumes.  They scan for specific keywords related to the job
role, abilities, credentials, and qualities desired in a candidate.  As a PhD
seeking very competitive roles, including relevant keywords in your resume is
essential to pass through these systems and get…

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AI IS REPLACING RECRUITERS. HERE’S HOW PHD JOB SEEKERS SHOULD ADAPT

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

“I had a recruiter reach out to me, Isaiah, and after I gave them my resume and
answered their questions, they never got back to me. What should I do?”  I hear
this a lot.  I also hear, “Isaiah, I was on the phone with a recruiter and as
soon as they heard that I needed a visa, they hung up” …”or as soon as they
heard I had no industry experience, they hung up.”  Man, I personally hate this.
What a waste of time. The recruitment industry is broken.  The good news is its
being devoured by Artificial Intelligence,…

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WHY PHDS ARE POWERHOUSES OF PRODUCTIVITY (& HOW IT CAN GET YOUR HIRED)

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

“Nothing makes sense today in the job market”, a PhD expressed to me recently. 
“No one is responding to my resumes. I don’t understand why they would ask for a
scientist at the company and then not even want to talk to me”, they said. They
went on: “I’ve even had some friends refer to me, but still didn’t get an
interview. I feel like I made a mistake getting my PhD.”  It’s hard hearing this
from PhDs who invested so much in their education and in advancing research for
humanity.  Still, I hear it a lot.  My response is…

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EMPLOYERS ARE HIRING PHDS BECAUSE THEY LEARN FASTER THAN OTHER JOB CANDIDATES

BY: ISAIAH HANKEL, PHD

“Why would any employers hire me… I don’t have industry experience, my skills
don’t match the positions I want, and I’m not hearing back from any positions
I’ve applied to… Plus, I don’t know anyone in industry.” I heard this from a PhD
recently who was mentally broken from their job search.  They had been applying
to jobs for months and either hearing nothing back or getting rejected very
quickly.  When they asked their peers for insights as to why, they heard the
usual stuff, “maybe you’re overqualified?” Or… “Actually, you’re underqualified
because you don’t have industry experience.” “You can’t…

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