How To Avoid Limiting Your Options As A PhD

[@NophiweSmiles]

You have no idea how much healing you're bringing to me right now! You have no idea. Thank You.

[@CheekyScientist]

We appreciate hearing this, Nophiwe. I hope that you are doing well. Are you looking to transition into industry?

[@NophiweSmiles]

I would love to... my training is in public health, specializing in Human Nutrition. I constantly feel like i'm stuck with academia or working for the government... I don't mind the latter, I mind it's pay scale.

[@CheekyScientist]

Hi Nophiwe. You don't have to feel stuck. It sounds like your experiences would be well-suited for industry. We work with a number of public health (and cognate field) PhDs in our Association. Have you looked into the resources we offer? You can learn more about us here: phdsgethired.com. We actually have enrollment open for our Association right now.

[@amkd5]

I am a postdoc in a college and have been going through exactly what you mentioned on this video and.. I.. I can’t find words to thank you for changing my mindset and opening my eyes. Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@dr.dermixgirlmd7479]

Wow...sounds like your Phd/post-doc experience was much like my general surgery residency experience. Good to know there is hope outside of academia and clinical practice.

[@CheekyScientist]

There absolutely is! Have you looked at the resources on our website? cheekyscientist.com

[@dr.dermixgirlmd7479]

Cheeky Scientist--I have yes, just started looking yesterday. Downloaded the resume guide!

[@arnobotha5990]

Thank you very much for this. I'm near the end of my own doctoral journey (by fire). This helped me realize my own worth.

[@CheekyScientist]

We are happy to hear that Arno! Best of luck to you! Let us know if you have any questions or need help!

[@smittyflufferson1299]

Great channel. Lots of interesting jobs I see want PhDs so it's comforting to know that there is a community for PhDs to find those jobs

[@CheekyScientist]

Absolutely, the supportive community has been valuable to so many PhDs! You can find out more here: ://cheekyscientist.com/association-learn-more/ and stay tuned for new updates coming soon!

[@David-td4ik]

I am so glad I found Cheeky Scientist early in my Ph.D. career (3rd year). I am definitely think about joining the Cheeky Scientist Association

[@shashvatshukla]

What a great organisation!

[@javim7635]

Thank you for your knowledge !

[@georgel8411]

we all have been there. Thank you!

[@CheekyScientist]

You're welcome! How's your job search going, George?

[@sanjayraman8337]

this is very reassuring. thank you.

[@CheekyScientist]

Glad to hear. Remember your value as a PhD. Check out our free resume guide if you haven't already. Hope it helps cheekyscientist.com/complete-industry-resume-guide/

[@peternguyen5097]

A PhD in Forensic Psychology or Clinical Psychology can earn about the same as the Primary Physician. Peter Nguyen, PhD

[@karenc6201]

So there are still twice as many PhDs made a year as there are jobs that open?

[@Solomon-Stone]

spot on

[@CheekyScientist]

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

[@DragonSlawe]

Ok, I got that pursuing academic career in US is not a good idea. But what is that academic mindset one have to get rid of? Isn't it more then just 7:09 4 things that keep one stuck?

[@CheekyScientist]

You're right, it's the entire academic mindset keeping PhDs stuck. These are 4 common examples of limiting beliefs that we see PhDs telling themselves that are making them feel stuck. For you it might be another thought about how you are not qualified for a position in industry or that you think leaving academia is a failure. Getting rid of your academic mindset is about removing those limiting beliefs and being confident going after the industry job you want. What limiting beliefs do you think are holding you back?

[@dont-mind-about-them]

@@CheekyScientist how to get a job in industry with my academic background? Or UN background. Please, talk about the UN systèm compare to academia and industry. Thks.

[@MJ-qb5ph]

Great posts - thanks. Not being an American, what is a PI? Thanks.

[@digitaldaemon74]

Nigel Gearing principal investigator

[@barabebe]

Preach!!!!

[@CheekyScientist]

We will continue to do so!

[@M3ta1]

Sad pizza party... Oh so relatable.

[@alihamid9558]

The problem is there are no jobs in the industry.

[@CheekyScientist]

You have many options, Ali. Download our FREE Industry Resume Guide here cheekyscientist.com/complete-industry-resume-guide/ to learn more.

[@venkatsahan4905]

First of all thank you for your valuable suggestions. At present I am pursuing PhD and I came to hear that PhDs are a lot theoretical rather than practical, coming up with fantasy and non implementable ideas. So industries won't hire them. Could you please tell me your opinion over this.