.Welcome To

THE SMART DUMB CAREER CLARITY CALL

A free 20-minute diagnostic to spot the gaps, thats stopping you from landing industry offers

What You’ll Walk Away With from Your Free Clarity Call:

✅ Quick Diagnosis Of Your Linkedin Profile

✅ A Free Diagnosis On What Is keeping You Stuck

✅ Free Resume Template That Landed Clients Industry Offers in Pharma, Tech & Consultancy

Where Do Ph.Ds & Stem Professionals Working With Me Land Interviews & Offers @

Who this is for

Ph.D.s, postdocs, researchers, and STEM professionals who want to industry offers within ⏰ 90 days.

With An Average

Salary Hike Of 20%

Success Stories Of Career Transformation

Lavanya Cracked offers @Qral, Astrazenca

Omkar, landed interview directly on Linkedin

Subhendu landed offers directly on Linkedin at competitor company

Vasumathy cracked offer at Cactus

What you’ll walk away with

(even if we don’t work together)

✅ At least one personalised strategy and a clear next step for the next 14 days.

And Just Don't Take My Words For It

With 20 LinkedIn Testimonials , 8M+ Content Views on LinkedIn, let the previous clients results speak for themselves

I was able to secure offers at my target companies, in less than 4 months of working with Dr. Rima Dey.

N P Sharvari, IITB, Bengaluru

From ghosted to getting multiple offers, and it wasn't just a Linkedin tweak, but a mindset reset specially in terms of networking.

Laavanya Lokhande, Lund University, Sweden

Before working with Rima, networking felt like begging.
However that has changed massively now & landed opportunities that I even turned down.

Subhendu Kusari, Deputy Manager, Voith Group, Kolkata

Still Wondering if this is for you ?

I’ve worked with researchers at every stage across 🌍 6 countries and counting

Just to Let you know The Ph.D's I work with are from

And I Love The Transformation The Ph.Ds Go Through When They Finally Make The Transition, Here's A Quick Story👇

Sree Lekshmi From Germany Transitioned From Astrophysics to Data Science Role"

They✅ Did It & I Am Rooting For YOU !!

Because 90 days is the goal but the guarantee is this: I work with you until you land the role, even if it takes longer, at no extra cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Things You Might Be Wondering Before You Book Your Clarity Call

1. What am I signing up for here?

You're booking a free Career Clarity Call with me, Dr. Rima Dey — Ph.D. career coach and founder of The Smart Dumb Ph.D..
This is a 1:1 consult to understand your background, goals, and roadblocks — and identify the gaps in your current job strategy.

If slots are available, you'll automatically receive an invite to my calendar.

2. Who is this best for?

This is designed for:

Ph.D.s and postdocs aiming to move into industry roles

✅Researchers and engineers struggling with resume silence, branding confusion, or interview anxiety ✅Academics wondering: “I’m smart, so why is this job search so slow?”

Mid Career Professionals looking for a Career Transitions.

3. What makes this program different from LinkedIn courses or career services?

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all course. It’s a personalised 3-month transformation pathway based on the RRAPID framework, tailored to your domain, research track record, and career goals. No generic templates—you get personalised feedback, peer cohort learning, and real interview prep simulations with hiring managers when relevant.

4. Will I walk away with anything useful even if I don’t join your program?

Yes. 150+ Ph.D's across the world have taken this call, and walk away with some form of clarity. SO I promise you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your blind spots and at least one strategy to move forward regardless of whether we work together or not.

5. Is this only for STEM folks / engineering / medical fields?

“I’ve helped Ph.D.s from AI, Neuroscience, History, Public Policy, Agriculture, and even Theoretical Physics land roles in tech, consulting, pharma, and beyond. It’s not your field — it’s how we translate your story that matters.”

6.What kind of roles do your clients typically land?

In the past my clients have pivoted to consultancy, tech and roles in Pharma with an average salary hike of 20% in a time span of 4 months to 9 months.

7. I’m not based in India will your strategies work in my country ?

Yes. I’ve worked with Ph.D.s & job seeker from over 6 countries across 3 continents. I tailor my advice based on your country’s market, visa landscape, job culture and many of my strategies are universal.

8. What do you look for when deciding who to work with?

I only take on Ph.D.s who are action-biased, open-minded, and ready to commit 2–5 focused hours a week. You don’t need to have it all figured out, but you must be ready to show up.

9. What happens after the call if we’re a good fit?

I’ll walk you through the program details, pricing, and timeline. There’s no pressure. My goal is for you to make an empowered, informed decision. Period.

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Founder of Smart Dumb Club

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