Interviews
Thomas Patrick
Chuna
WINGING IT IS FOR THE BIRDS
Job hunters fall into two categories – those who have a job interview lined up, and those who will. It’s natural to be keyed up or nervous before meeting new people to discuss important things...more so if that important thing happens to be your future and livelihood. If you haven’t ...
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Peggy
McKee
Resume Search Optimization (RSO): A Power Boost for Your Resume
Do you know about Resume Search Optimization? It sounds complicated, but it’s really a simple concept: write your resume using the words that will attract the attention you want. It’s simple, but if you overlook it, you might as well throw your resume in the trash, because that...
Kate
Sleeth
Transitioning into Industry: The Wonder of Randy!
A few months ago I participated in the Webinar given by Randall Ribaudo here at Bio Careers. It was jam packed with information and ideas which I found very interesting. One of my fellow participants was one of the career development coordinators also from my research institute and was s...
Peggy
McKee
How (and Why) to Close in the Job Interview
Closing in the interview is asking for the job. The most common reaction to that idea is “Do I have to?” It seems too forward, or even outright pushy. But if you want to give yourself the very best chance possible at getting the job, you really, really have to do it.
Thomas Patrick
Chuna
The interview went great! Now what?
So you spent all day meeting with hiring authorities, and you got along great. You feel there was a meeting of the minds, and you are sure you did all you could do to make your case. Chances are, you heard these words as you left:1.)“We have a few more people to talk to, and we’ll be in con...
Clement
Weinberger
You’re in (a) good company
So how do you know that? You don't have to be a rocket scientist to answer that question. I mean – if you just think about the people you are talking or sitting with at the moment, or those you are working with right now, it's not so hard to decide if you are in “good company.” After all, you ...
Peggy
McKee
4 Truly Impressive Job Interview Techniques
Ever wonder how (and if) the tools I urge candidates to use in their job interviews really work? In the video below, I show you real-life examples of how candidates have taken my advice on brag books, references, interview preparation, and 30/60/90-day plans, and then added their own unique and c...
Peggy
McKee
30/60/90-Day Plans: Your Key to Winning Every Job Interview
So what happens when the playing field for the job you want is filled with strong, qualified, experienced candidates? Are you stuck with hoping someone likes your personality better? Should you just give up and wait for a better job market? Of course not.
Sarah
Pick
Applying for Positions at Academic Institutions (Part 2)
In Part 1, David Rasko, PhD, shared his tips for post-docs who are looking for a research position at an academic institution. David is an Assistant Professor, Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and a scientist at the Institute for Genome Sciences, ...
Peggy
McKee
How to Calm Your Job Interview Nerves
Has your upcoming job interview turned you into a bundle of nerves? It’s no wonder. You’re on the spot and it’s make-or-break time. The good news is that you can relax, be calm, and still have a fantastic interview with the tips I’m going to give you in the video below: