3 Things Holding PhDs Back From Getting Hired

Watch this video to learn how uploading too many resumes can blacklist you and keep you from getting hired.
Only 5-8% of PhD-level jobs are filled through uploading resumes to online job portals. Most PhDs think that they simply need to upload more resumes to get hired. This is not the case and is often what prevents PhDs from being hired.
Many PhDs are also "not sure" about working in industry and this attitude is the kiss of death when it comes to interviewing for industry positions (watch the video to learn what questions employers will ask to gauge your committment level).
Finally, too many PhDs depend on their advisor, PI, or thesis committee's "connections" to get hired, only to realize that these lifetime academics do NOT have any connections outside of academia. Here, we review how to rely on yourself for your job search and what the 4 key transition points are for transitioning into an industry job.
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[@kerengranados7421]

As a first year PhD student who wants to go into industry after graduating your content is GODSEND. I am the first person in my family (and extended family) to go to college and want a career in science at times I feel lost about what is out there for me. Thank you so much for your work

[@CheekyScientist]

Thank YOU, Keren, for your kind words. What's your PhD background?

[@mattball7074]

I'm the same way--only at the Masters level right now.

[@joaquimaugusto8074]

Thanks. With PhD in STEM is very difficult to find a job! It is surreal ! haha

[@dr.winstonsmith]

Good, solid advice 👍🏻

[@CheekyScientist]

Glad it resonated with you. Thanks for commenting!

[@ashwin2112]

It's funny, I faced the exact same thing with my master thesis supervisors (One of them being a department head). They didn't know anyone. Though I wanted to do Ph.D. I'm finally starting my Ph.D. in material science. But I hope to put your videos to good use in the coming time, especially in generating networks.

[@CheekyScientist]

Let us know how networking goes! Have you been connecting with industry professionals on LinkedIn? Go to our website and download our free ebooks to get help with networking and sign up for all updates: cheekyscientist.com/

[@ashwin2112]

Thank you very much. I haven't used LinkedIn for connection with Industry people yet. I'll be looking into it.

[@CheekyScientist]

If you need some assistance, check out our blog on LinkedIn "hacks." cheekyscientist.com/linkedin-hacks-that-get-phds-hired/

[@barabebe]

Thank you so much, this is educational. Trying to transition from finance to agritech while pursuing a PhD and that's hard

[@CheekyScientist]

Hello - thank you for your support here. Have you seen the resources at our website? phdsgethired.com. We are about to open enrollment into our Association. We've helped thousands of PhDs transition into a variety of industries. We'd are happy to help you with your transition as well!

[@spm3847]

Thanks a lot for this information

[@CheekyScientist]

Of course, Nishtha. How is your job search going?

[@spm3847]

Cheeky Scientist I am pursuing my PhD

[@CheekyScientist]

Great. What is your PhD program?

[@sureshvajrala]

1000 likes to this video 👌

[@CheekyScientist]

Thank you, Suresh. How's your job search going?