PhD Transition Report On-Demand

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20 episodes
Updated Jul 25, 2025

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Jul 25, 2025 · 6 min
#801 Most Referenced PhD Job Search Strategies (12 Month Review)
A review of our internal data as well as external data including large media, niche media, journal articles, and other studies, identified 8 core strategies.
Jul 23, 2025 · 5 min
#800 Cost Efficiency Is What Employers Hire For Now
As a PhD, you’re not just one employee—you’re several. Your ROI to an employer is very high. Are you communicating it?
Jul 21, 2025 · 5 min
#799 Irresistible Networking Emails & LinkedIn Messages
Standing out to hiring managers and company employees requires more than just submitting applications; it demands strategic communication that grabs attention from the very first sentence.
Jul 18, 2025 · 5 min
#798 Modern Ways To Get An Employer’s Attention
If you’re tired of being just another name in an ATS black hole, it’s time to embrace bold, cutting-edge strategies that grab an employer’s attention.
Jul 17, 2025 · 6 min
#797 Stop Writing Resumes That Scream Overeducated
Employers need to see that you’re motivated, adaptable, and ready to contribute right now.
Jul 14, 2025 · 5 min
#796 Older? Experienced? …“Outdated”?
Employers need to see that you’re motivated, adaptable, and ready to contribute right now. In today’s job market, your experience and education are only as valuable as the story you tell about them.
Jul 14, 2025 · 4 min
#795 “Overqualified” Often Means “Too Expensive”
Employers need to see that you’re motivated, adaptable, and ready to contribute right now. In today’s job market, your experience and education are only as valuable as the story you tell about them.
Jul 9, 2025 · 4 min
#794 Avoid The “Know-It-All” Label (3 Tips For PhDs)
Employers aren’t just hiring for skills—they’re hiring for fit. If they sense even a hint of arrogance or bossiness, you’re out of the running.
Jul 7, 2025 · 4 min
#793 Show Employers You’re Not Going To Be A Problem
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.
Jul 3, 2025 · 4 min
#792 Stop Being Seen As A Flight Risk
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.
Jul 2, 2025 · 8 min
#791 Why So Many Laid Off PhDs Never Get Hired Again
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.
Jun 30, 2025 · 6 min
#790 Employers See Your Online Activity. Get Hired Anyway
The job market isn’t fair, but it is predictable. Use that predictability to your advantage.
Jun 27, 2025 · 6 min
#789 Your Resume Repels Hiring Managers. Here’s Why
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.
Jun 25, 2025 · 5 min
#788 The Job Market Rewards Ability, Not Need
Your job search, like any meaningful pursuit in life, must be approached with unrelenting rationality. Reason is your only tool for survival and success.
Jun 23, 2025 · 4 min
#787 Timeless Wealth Principles That Get PhDs Hired
The path to success in your career is no different from building wealth: it requires discipline, strategic effort, and a clear understanding of how to maximize your opportunities.
Jun 13, 2025 · 5 min
#786 How To Move From One Industry Job To The Next
Industry research suggests that changing companies yields a much higher pay bump compared to typical internal promotions or raises, which are often capped at smaller percentages.
Jun 11, 2025 · 6 min
#785 Merit-Based Hiring Is Roaring Back (Be Ready)
Your PhD represents years of specialized skill development, rigorous research, and the ability to solve complex problems. These are assets that many employers need but don’t know how to evaluate.
Jun 9, 2025 · 5 min
#784 Stoic Lessons For Overcoming Job Search Sadness And Burnout
Rejection will happen. Feeling sad and unwanted will happen. But those emotions do not define you or your worth—they are simply part of the process.
Jun 6, 2025 · 4 min
#783 Staying Motivated During A Guarantee-Free Job Search
Just as your PhD research took years of work before yielding results, your job search is an investment in your future. It’s not about immediate gratification but about positioning yourself for the right opportunity.
Jun 4, 2025 · 4 min
#782 Are You Too Overqualified For This Job Market?
Employers care about who makes their lives easier. Prove that’s you, and you’ll win the role—even against the odds.