PhD Transition Report On-Demand

Updated: 07 Jul 2025 • 729 episodes
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Employers need to feel that you’ll respect the existing hierarchy and culture. If you suspect the employer is worried about you getting bored, acknowledge it directly. The post #793 Show Employers You’re Not Going To Be A Problem appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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Employers want to hear that you’re in it for the long haul. Be specific about why this position is a perfect fit for your career stage and how you see yourself growing within the company. The post #792 Stop Being Seen As A Flight Risk appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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Stay arrogant, and you might never work in industry again. But if you’re willing to approach the process with humility, adaptability, and a clear focus on the employer’s needs, you’ll set yourself apart—and you’ll win. The post #791 Why So Many Laid Off PhDs Never Get Hired Again appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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The job market isn’t fair, but it is predictable. Use that predictability to your advantage. The post #790 Employers See Your Online Activity. Get Hired Anyway appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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Hiring managers don’t care about your credentials, your jargon, or how smart you sound. They care about whether you can solve their problems, fit into their culture, and stay long enough for them to hit their retention goals. The post #789 Your Resume Repels Hiring Managers. Here’s Why appeared first on Cheeky Scientis

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Your job search, like any meaningful pursuit in life, must be approached with unrelenting rationality. Reason is your only tool for survival and success. The post #788 The Job Market Rewards Ability, Not Need appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

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