Networking

Clement
Weinberger

So you want to go freelance?

My first step toward freelancing was moonlighting. Actually, it was the unintended result of interviewing for a staff job as a medical writer but being offered a consultant contract instead of a full-time position. Not knowing if it would work out, I kept my “day job” while I completed my fir...


Todd
Pihl

The Great Wall of Experience

As a number of the bloggers here have noticed, one of the biggest obstacles that postdocs face in moving into the commercial world is the dreaded “3-5 years of business experience” requirement seen in so many ads.  Many times, it seems as if there are no entry-level positions at all!&nb...


Marielena
Mata

Who is the Boss? Part 2

Last time I wrote about the boss and how to be a great one.  This time, I’d like to write about the qualities to look for in a boss based on my previous experiences.  Sometimes I think I’m too subjective about these things but, interestingly enough, when I read articles about great ...


Peggy
McKee

Building Your Brand for a Career Change

Simply put, your personal brand is what people think of you.  It’s the image you project to others, and it’s how they distinguish you from everyone else, professionally.  It’s also how people who don’t know you can find you and evaluate whether or not they want to work with, r...


Peggy
McKee

5 Ways to Research Prospective Employers

If you’re in the market for a job, it can seem like an overwhelming task to find information on prospective employers that will really tell you what you need to know.  Approaching your task from several different angles will give you a better, more complete picture of prospective employe...


Peggy
McKee

Using LinkedIn to Prepare for Interviews in Science Careers

Because there are over 70 million professionals on LinkedIn, it’s a great place to network within the scientific community.  But did you also know that LinkedIn is an amazing resource for interview preparation? Preparing for the job interview is vital—no matter what career you’re in.  Pot...


Marina
Enachi

9 New Webinars: Transitioning to Industry Jobs and Beyond

We would like to let you know about the free webinars coming soon on Bio Careers.  All you need is your computer and internet access to attend. On the day of the webinar, we'll open the room twenty minutes prior to the start so you'll have plenty of time to get your spot and check that you...


Thomas Patrick
Chuna

Daily Move To Your Goal

“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.  Make at least one definite move daily toward your goal.” ~ Bruce Lee As I write this, it is June 20th, the 39th anniversary of the death of Bruce Lee…You might wonder what Bruce Lee has to do with a job search...


Lauren
Celano

The Importance of YOUR Contact Details when Job Searching

I usually write pieces that are valuable for the talent in our network, but for this article, I decided to write one that pertains more to my own interests.  This topic has come up repeatedly in the thousands of emails, resumes, cover letters, and phone messages that I have received through...


Marina
Enachi

New Webinars on Transitioning from Academia and others, Coming Soon!

We would like to let you know about the next free webinars coming soon on Bio Careers: 1. Presenter: Jennifer Reineke Pohlhaus, PhD Topic: Career Path: "Science Policy: Making the Switch" Wed, 7/25/12, 1-2PM EST  Register to this webinar: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register...