Meetings and Conferences: Go for the Professional Development, Stay for the...
I’ve always enjoyed attending meetings and conferences, and not because I’m a technology nerd or need to escape my work environment. Whatever field you’re in, here’s hoping you’re really into it, or at...
View ArticleYour Resume
Back in November, I wrote a blog with tips for writing a cover letter. This blog will focus on the resume. read more
View ArticleIs all in order?
It started with a good idea that became a testable hypothesis and a research plan. Now all the data has been recorded and analyzed, and you’ve got a research article to write and submit for...
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Tips for Designing a Contact or Business Card
I often get asked for tips on designing a business or contact card. My response is to keep it simple. The goals are for the recipient of the card: 1) to be able to easily contact you; and 2) even more...
View ArticleThe Uninvited Guest Syndrome
Over the past several years, the federal government has been moving toward greater collaboration within and between federal programs, departments and agencies as well as with those outside of...
View ArticleThe Art of Getting Positive References
Congratulations! Your resume has landed you an interview. read more
View ArticleDon't be your own worst enemy
Hello everyone! This month, I wanted to focus on something that “SHOULD” go without saying, but I see it enough that I am moved to make it my topic this time around. read more
View ArticleShould I apply?
As you are going through a job search, you inevitably come across a position description for a company that you’d really like to work for. But the position description isn’t a 100% fit. Or even a 70%...
View ArticleNetworking Tips For Career Changers
In last week’s post, I shared Marketing Tips For Career Changers, but given that career changers will get more traction from Networking (so they can directly tell people their story, rather than...
View ArticleJobs in Curriculum Development
In the new year, my job title changed from eLearning Specialist to eLearning Developer. My boss delivered this news with some hand waving about internal alignments, and my day to day work hasn’t...
View ArticleAlternative Careers, Away from the Bench
Ok, so the luster of the ivory tower has worn off. But you spent at least five years getting that degree, and maybe have struggled through your 4th and 5th post-doctoral positions. Now what? Is it time...
View ArticleWhat about headhunters?
Hello Everyone!This month I wanted to speak from some personal experience. I am part of a facebook group for professional recruiters, and it encompasses all types of recruiters: Internal, third party...
View ArticleThe Argument for Work Life Balance
When I was a graduate student I worked hard, but not quite as hard as I felt like I should work. I often brought home manuscripts I thought I might read before bed, only to take them back to work to...
View ArticleEntrepreneurship: Commercializing that Awesome Idea
You’ve spent excessive hours in the lab, but you’ve done it. You have a widget that will end global warming. Or a hover board that actually works like they do in the movies. Or a cure for cancer. Now...
View ArticleTop 10 Biotech Jobs (#10-7) – Positioning Yourself
Recently, Genetic Engineering News published a list of what they believe will be the top 10 biotech jobs most in demand over the next decade. For those looking for moving beyond the bench, starting...
View ArticleIn Start-Up Mode
So a month or two back, I attended a seminar on winning government contracts. I work for a non-profit research institute, and even though I spent seven years working in the Department of Defense, I...
View ArticleWhat About Headhunters Part 2
Hello Everyone! Last month, I mentioned that I will talk about the right way to approach, work with, and manage your expectations regarding headhunters, both independent, and their corporate...
View ArticleFirst year on the job: Making a good impression
It has been said that the first 90 days are particularly important in making a good impression on your manager. The closer your skill set matches the job tasks, the easier this will be. However,...
View ArticleHow to Rock the Interview
There are tons of articles out there on interview skills. I’d like to throw in my twenty-five cents (inflation). I was a hiring manager for a while, and talked to a lot of job candidates. And I’ve...
View ArticlePreparing for an interview (Part 4): Prepare for the unexpected
Contrary to what many people think, preparing for an interview entails much more than just knowing what you are going to say or even rehearsing ways of selling yourself as a candidate. read more
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