Cheeky Scientist

Cheeky Scientist

Professional Training and Coaching

We turn PhDs into confident and successful industry professionals.

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Who We Are Cheeky Scientist is an industry training platform for academic PhDs who are ready to become confident and successful industry professionals. Our Purpose Only 2% of Fortune 500 CEOs have PhDs (StatisticBrain Report). Our purpose and mission is to increase this number to 51%. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Our Goals 1) Place 100,000 academics into industry positions. 2) Support all advanced degree programs in providing industry training to their students, members, and researchers. 3) Enact change that requires all government-funded principle investigators and academics to receive management and financial training. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ How Things Are Changing Today, only 0.45% of PhDs will go on to be professors (Royal Society). That's only 1 in 222. The number of PhDs from all backgrounds who will be unemployed after graduation is above 60%. The number of Life Sciences PhDs who will be unemployed after graduation is above 80%. In the U.S., the national average for a postdoc salary is only $46,100 per year (PayScale), while the national average for a PhD employed in industry is $91,200 (Science Magazine, National Science Foundation). ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ What We Offer The Cheeky Scientist Association When you become a Cheeky Scientist Associate, you gain exclusive access to our private PhD-only job referral network of 4,000 industry professional. You also gain access to our complete PhD-level job search blueprint, which includes over 100 industry training videos as well as a lifetime pass to the 50+ live webinars we host each year, access to the complete Transition Plan and Industry Insider Series, and lifetime access to our private online support community. Enrollment for the Cheeky Scientist Association is only open 4 weeks a year. Click here to get notified when enrollment opens next: http://cheekyscientist.com/association Visit us today: http://cheekyscientist.com/

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http://www.cheekyscientist.com
Industry
Professional Training and Coaching
Company size
51-200 employees
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2013
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Career Consulting, Career Training, Career Development, PhD Networking, PhD Jobs, PhD Job, Alternative Careers, Careers Away From The Bench, Careers Outside of Academia, ScientistMBA, Nature Jobs, Transitioning Out Of Academia, Job Search, Career Transitions, PhD Careers, Science Careers, SciPhD, Industry Careers, Industry Jobs, BioCareers, PhD Chat, PhD Comics, Cheeky Scientist, Cheeky Scientist Association, MSL Careers, R&D Careers, and PhD Job Search

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    Start every bullet point on your résumé with a transferable skill because this is the corporate speak that high managers, who typically have bachelors degrees or less, use the most. Then move to a technical or niche skill. Any specific skill that you are trained on that has a high barrier to entry and ideally is relevant to the job you’re applying to. Then end with a qualified result. Use numerical values even if the number is less than 10. It doesn’t matter what the number is, it just matters that you’re speaking in terms of numbers and more generally deliverables, instead of just the amount of time you did something. #phdlife #phd #resumetips #jobsearchtips

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    If you have a PhD and are mid-career, you must adapt or die. This job market is brutal to anyone over 40. Check out these job search strategies for avoiding the overqualified label after 40. #phd #jobsearch #ageism #overqualified

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    Isaiah Hankel, Ph.D.

    Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Cheeky Scientist

    If you have a PhD and are mid-career, you must adapt or die. This job market is brutal to anyone over 40. Here are job search strategies for avoiding the overqualified label after 40: 1. Show That You’re Adaptable & Willing to Learn New Things. One of the biggest misconceptions about older candidates is that they’re not as trainable as their younger counterparts. Employers want candidates who can quickly adapt to new technologies, systems, and workflows. Make it clear in your resume, LinkedIn profile, and interviews that you’re not stuck in your ways. Demonstrate that you’re flexible, open to feedback, and excited about learning new things. The message you want to send is that you’re a lifelong learner, not someone who peaked 10 years ago. 2. Tailor Your Resume to Avoid Looking Overqualified. PhDs are often seen as overqualified for many industry roles. You don’t need to list every position you’ve ever held or every skill you’ve ever developed. Instead, focus on the specific qualifications and experiences that are most relevant to the job you’re applying for. Consider cutting out older positions that don’t add value or tweaking your job titles and descriptions to match the level of the position you’re aiming for. Remember, you’re not trying to impress other PhDs—you’re trying to show hiring managers that you can solve their specific problems. 3. Avoid Using Jargon & Overly Technical Language. One way to connect with hiring managers is to speak their language—not the language of academia. The reality is that many hiring managers don’t have PhDs, and they may not even have advanced degrees. Simplify your language and focus on how your skills can add value to the company. Remember, it’s not about proving how smart you are. It’s about showing that you can help the company meet its goals. 4. Prove You’re Not Looking To Outshine Your Boss. Another concern employers have about older candidates is that they’ll want to leapfrog into a leadership role. Make it clear that you’re excited about the opportunity to contribute at the level the job requires. You don’t need to be the boss—you’re focused on collaborating with a team and driving results. Hiring managers don’t want to feel like they’re going to be challenged or overshadowed by someone who has more experience than they do. 5. Focus on How You Can Bring Value, Not How Long You’ve Been Doing Something. A BIG mistake older candidates often make is talking about how long they’ve been doing something as a measure of their expertise. For hiring managers, it’s less about how long you’ve done something and more about the specific results you’ve achieved. Avoid statements like, “I’ve been doing this for 20 years,” and instead focus on how your experience translates into actionable benefits for the employer. If you're mid-career with a PhD, now is the time to adapt your job search strategy. Adapt now, or your career with stagnate and eventually die. #phd #jobsearch #ageism

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