Soft Skills
One can argue that those of us who go into neuroscience do so because we're fascinated with our own neuroses. In fact, several folks have expressed just that to me specifically. So... I guess I should...
View ArticleHow To Find A Lost Reference – and Other Tips for Managing Your Professional...
References are a critical part of the hiring process, and I have seen the strength (or weakness) of professional references influence the ultimate hiring decision. read more
View Article5 Reasons PhDs Are Valued More Than Other Job Candidates
The idea that getting a PhD is going to hurt your chances of getting a non-academic job is a misconception. In fact, most PhDs go on to get non-academic jobs and most get paid more than non-PhDs in the...
View ArticleResources for Scientists: Manuscript Editing Services
In today’s “publish-or-perish” environment, scientists are often judged and hiring decisions based primarily on a lengthy publication record in high-quality journals. While there is a growing movement...
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When Small Talk Isn’t Small, and Little Details Mean A Lot
In a job interview, the small talk at the start isn’t small but critical to a positive first impression (the right small talk can build rapport). I write about other ways to make a good first...
View ArticleDo you have your list of skills and keywords on your computer?
You will need this list of skills and keywords so that writing your resume and online profiles is not difficult. And you don’t need to start with a blank page! You can use a template or format. Using...
View ArticleOn the Market
Three and a half years ago, I walked into the office of my government client, and said, “I’m done. read more
View ArticleJob Search Tips from a Senior Recruiter
A few months out of my first assistant attending position, I feel freer to pontificate on the travails of how to search for your first real job. While I am not a golden child with million dollar grants...
View ArticleLife science ‘start-up’ – bootstrapped to funding
In the world of ‘start-ups’ especially in the life science domain, there are various factors that make it attractive or unattractive. read more
View ArticleTop 10 Biotech Jobs (#6-4) – 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 ArticleTis The Season
Hello Everyone! Thanks to everyone who attended my last webinar, I really appreciate all of you, and I hope we did some good together. read more
View ArticleHistory of Networking and Holidays
I want to talk about the history of targeted networking and how things have changed. Let’s also talk about what to say and how you can use it during this next month of holiday parties. read more
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How Do You Convince An Employer To Give You A Chance When You Are Changing...
Rutendo asks: I am a Medical Doctor, trained and currently working [outside the US]. I want to make a move into Clinical Research, and I do have related experience when I was working in one of our...
View ArticleA Career in Business Development
“Business Development” can mean different things, depending on the position you find yourself in, the company or agency that hires you, the size and mission of the organization, and any number of other...
View ArticleThe National Interest Waiver: A whole new ballgame?
On December 28th, 2016 the Administrative Appeals Office issued a decision in Matter of DHANASAR that has changed the landscape for National Interest Waiver cases. This is of major importance as the...
View ArticleWhat About Headhunters? Part 3
Hello everyone! I wanted to take the time to circle back and continue the discussion about headhunters, and what they mean to you as a job seeker. In previous blogs, I made the following points about...
View ArticleMake Yourself Invaluable
I can proudly say that I’ve accepted jobs even though I knew (and my new manager knew) that I didn’t have a clue how to do some or all of that job. In fact, I seem to have made a career of doing just...
View ArticleWhat if your new job is NOT what you expected?
If you are looking for a job, most likely you have many expectations about it. How much money you wish to get paid, how many vacation days you will get and what type of benefits will be included just...
View ArticleWhich is better? To Use a Recruiter or to Apply Online?
The short answer is “Neither” and here is why.The way hiring works is that a company does not hire unless they have a problem they can’t solve with the people that are already paying. Why would they...
View ArticleBeef up that resume
You can make yourself marketable. Really, you have to, especially if you’re considering a career change. There are a few things I’ve done or currently do that continue to add to my resume. And yes I...
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