THE SMART DUMB CLUB
For Ph.Ds. on Career Transitions, Who Know They’re Meant For More… But Aren’t Sure How To Begin.
This Isn’t Just a Call. It’s the First Door Out of the Academic Maze.
🎓 You’ve Got Degrees. But They Didn’t Teach You How To:
✅Influence a hiring manager in 30 minutes
✅Negotiate a salary that reflects your value as a Ph.D
✅Communicate like a leader — not just an expert
✅Or network like someone who belongs in every room they walk into
And that’s where this begins.
👋🏽 Hey, I’m Dr. Rima Dey
Ph.D., ex-scientist, turned Career Transition Coach for academics, postdocs, researchers & engineers.
After a decade of working in some of India’s top research labs and global powerhouses like General Electric, I realized something gut-deep:
I had knowledge. But no voice. I had results. But no recognition.
I was “qualified” — yet still questioning my worth.
So I pivoted. From microscopes to microphones.
From technical leadership to thought leadership.
And built a life around what academia never taught me —
how to speak, lead, and earn with impact.
Today, I help Ph.D.s like you do the same.
And I Have Worked With Smart Dumb Ph.Ds. From 6+ Nations Helping Them Land Interviews & Offers @
So Welcome to The Smart Dumb Club
❌This isn’t a course.
❌It’s not a checklist.
It’s a guided 1:1 career transformation Club — where we explore, reframe, and realign your path beyond academia.
Because here’s the truth:
Your problem isn’t qualification.
It’s translation✅.
And in this club, we begin the journey of translating who you are — into where you’re meant to be.
What Do Ph.D.s & Other Stem Professionals Say About Smart Dumb Club
Lavanya From Lund University Sweden, Cracked offers @Qral, Astrazenca
Omkaar, From Toledo University U.S.A landed interview calls directly on linkedin through his content strategy
Subhendu, A senior Manager, landed offers directly on Linkedin at competitor company
Vasumathy From IISc, cracked offer at Cactus, and speaks about "How networking has been gamechanging for her"
Want To Create Similar Transition Stories, Then I Would Love To Be A Tiny Part Of Your Journey
With 2 career transitions having trained more than 3500+ researchers, Ph.D’s, engineer’s, students and other professionals at premier institutes in India and abroad I know exactly what keeps high achievers like you in the STEMM space, from landing the right opportunities in career despite having relevant technical expertise.
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So How Does SMART DUMB CLUB Help You With CAREER TRANSITION ?
Through My Signature RRAPID Framework.
Each letter is a step toward owning your space — in interviews, in negotiations, and in leadership.
👉R: Reflect & Reposition
We begin with the hardest (and most overdue) question: Who are you beyond your Ph.D.?
We’ll unlearn your job titles and relearn your value.
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👉R: Resume & Relevance
No more jargon. No more 5-page CVs. We distil your research into business language that gets interviews — not silence.
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👉A: Amplify Your Presence (LinkedIn + Visibility)
Because “just applying online” is not a strategy. You’ll learn how to craft a visible brand without sounding salesy and how to attract opportunities without chasing them.
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👉P: Position through Impactful Communication
Interviews aren’t Q&A sessions. They’re sales conversations. We teach you how to speak to influence not just inform. From intro calls to panel interviews we build your story, language, and edge.
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👉I: Influence Through Soft Power
We equip you with real-world skills academia missed: Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Influence without authority & Problem solving that translates
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👉D: Direction & Decision Making
You’ll walk away with offers sure. But also with a playbook for leadership, negotiation, and long-term growth. No more asking “What next?” every 6 months.
In Addition You Will Have Constant What's App Support
And Just Don't Take My Words For It
With 19 LinkedIn Testimonials , 8M+ Content Views on LinkedIn, this is what our previous members say about the club
I was able to secure offers at my target companies, in less than 4 months of working with Dr. Rima Dey. Her support and expertise transformed me from someone with little understanding of how to approach the industry to someone confident and well-prepared to make the transition from academia to a professional role. She was incredibly responsive and always ready to help, no matter when I reached out. There were times when I called her with doubts at odd hours, and she patiently took the time to answer my questions and provide guidance.
N P Sharvari, University Of Toledo,IITB, Bengaluru
Within four Weeks of joining the lab I have been recieving Inbound Querries,from recruiters, and have conducted numerous informational interviews, leading to referrals and actual interviews. Most importantly the way I am approaching things are very different, and I am filled with enthusiasm making my job search journey quite exciting.
Laavanya Lokhande, Lund University, Sweden
I am grateful, for being a part of dynamic professionals hub, Rima’s boundless energy dedication,and thirst for learning were contagious. Through out the course Rima, played a pivotal role, in enhacning, my linkedin presence, and reshaping my mindset. The RRAPID framwork sessionwas incredibly beneficial, her ability to tailor her guidance to our specific need, is verythoughtful of her. All in all this expereince, helped in self improvement, with a noticeable boost in my confidence.
Being with Rima has been an immense learning curve. For me specifically I lacked networking skills, and after joining Dynamic Professionals Hub, I have been able to network extensively through linkedin while hearing back from industry experts in addition to landing job opportunities that I denied. The best part is she keeps your super excited and motivated, for the hard things that needs to be done to see tangible results.
Subhendu Kusari, Deputy Manager, Voith Group, Kolkata
This Is For You If:
You’re tired of being “overqualified” but underpaid
You’ve applied to hundreds of jobs and heard nothing back
You want to be seen not just as a researcher, but as a future leader
You are feeling like an imposter.
You aren't sure about the job roles for you in the market
You’ve been quietly asking yourself:
“Can I really pivot this late?” (Spoiler: you can.)
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📅 Book your 1:1 Clarity Session now
Let’s begin your Smart Dumb journey where your depth becomes direction, and your questions become breakthroughs.
The Smart Dumb Club is open.
And your next chapter is waiting !!
Rima
Founder, Career Coach, Ph.D. , Who Left the Lab to Build the Smart Dumb Club
where career transitions feel brave, not broken❤️.
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Founder of Smart Dumb Club
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