Do you know that you want to change careers but have no idea where to start?

Do you fear that, by transitioning, you are ‘throwing away’ your PhD?

In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Rikke Hansen, a career & business change expert, entrepreneur, speaker and the founder of CareerOnYourTerms.com. She helps entrepreneurs and corporate professionals nail down WHAT they really want to do, so they can refocus, change career or design their ideal business.

In this podcast, you’ll learn:

• What specific actions to take to start your career transition NOW
• How to avoid feeling overwhelmed
• How to stay motivated while transitioning
• How to use networking as a means to transition
• What the biggest mistake is that people make when deciding to change careers.

To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the wait list for the Cheeky Scientist Association now. 

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From a manager’s perspective, what is the best way to present yourself as credible industry candidate?

Do you want to know how industry management team’s evaluate job candidates? Do you want to know how they expect you to network, interview, and negotiate a salary contract?

In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Michael Smith, M.B.A, a former manager at Johnson & Johnson and Align Technology. Michael’s experience includes hiring top technical candidates and managing new technical employees after the hiring process.

In this podcast, you’ll learn:

• Advanced networking strategies that are both practical and effective
• How to properly interview at biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies
• The one thing you should do right after receiving a job offer
• How to negotiate a salary contract 10% higher than the original offer
• Power networking techniques for building rapport before and after you’re hired

Once you listen to the podcast, be sure to ask any questions you have in a comment on our YouTube page here. 

To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the wait list for the Cheeky Scientist Association now.

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Do you know what it really takes to get a Research Scientist position in industry?

Do you know if this position is  good fit for you?

Do you know how to network effectively to get referrals for Research Scientist positions, how to interview, how to negotiate a Research Scientist salary contract, and what will be expected of you when you start?

In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Vadim Khaychuk, Ph.D., an industry Research Scientist with experience at leading biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies such as Sanofi Pasteur.

In this podcast, you’ll learn:

• Exactly how to network to get referrals for Research Scientist positions
• What to do once you get a Research Scientist job referral, including how to follow up and how to interview
• A complete overview of the timeline from submitting your resume and networking to getting a job offer for Research Scientist positions
• How to leverage your academic technical skills and your transferable skills to secure a Research Scientist position in industry
• What will be expected of you within the first 6 months of starting an industry Research Scientist position

Once you listen to the podcast, be sure to ask any questions you have in a comment on our YouTube page here. 

To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the wait list for the Cheeky Scientist Association now. 

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Do you know what how to build relationships with industry recruiters?

Do you know what industry recruiters want to see on your industry resume?

Do you know how to approach industry recruiters, how to best follow up with them, and how to communicate your transferable and technical skills effectively?

In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Kyle Synder, an industry recruiter and global talent acquisition specialist. Kyle has extensive experience as a senior recruitment consultant, life science and healthcare account manage, and scientific writer. Here, Kyle shares his expertise in placing PhDs into biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and biomedical positions in industry.

In this podcast, you’ll learn:

• The difference between a hiring manager resume and a recruiter resume.
• How to best approach recruiters online (hint: be direct, humble, and transparent) and how to follow up with them without being annoying.
• The one section you need to add to your industry resume right now to ensure recruiters don’t throw your resume in the trash.
• The lesser known transferable skills recruiters want to see on your resume (these are the skills that will help recruiters place you at top industry companies).
• Insider tips on how to best communicate your technical expertise to hiring managers and recruiters without coming off as too narrowly focused.
• The top emotional intelligence and team building skills recruiters want you to demonstrate on informational phone calls.

Once you listen to the podcast, be sure to ask any questions you have in a comment on our YouTube page here.

To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the wait list for the Cheeky Scientist Association now. 

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Are you struggling to keep up with the best practices on LinkedIn?

Do you want to  know how to best optimize your LinkedIn profile so industry hiring managers and recruiters can find you quickly?

In this episode of the Industry Careers for PhDs podcast, we interview Donna Serdula, a LinkedIn optimization and career strategist expert.

In this podcast, you’ll learn:

• How to create a professional headline that stands out
• The kind of professional picture you need to demonstrate industry credibility
• How to optimize your profile so hiring managers and recruiters can find you quickly
• How to create a strong, results-oriented professional summary
• Strategies for embedding the right keywords into your profile & much more

Once you listen to the podcast, be sure to ask any questions you have in a comment on our YouTube page here. 

To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the wait list for the Cheeky Scientist Association now.

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