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Thanks Marielena. I enjoyed your blog on this subject. As an FYI, headhunters react strongly to the "Looking for Work" green indication on the LinkedI...
Hi Dick, Good analogy. The "we need money" elevator speech adapted to the "Why should I hire you?" question . . . something everyone coming out of sch...
Hello Beatrice, I don't believe that personal fitness careers are generally a topic that we would cover here, or that our readers could assist you w...
As the two experts above stated, getting that first job in industry is going to move you directly into a career that could go in many different direct...
I can get what I need, and I have a great pair of "BS detector" antennae, in about 15 minutes. Never failed me. But you have to ask the right questio...
There's an odd disparity in the way that companies approach references. In some companies, it's a complete afterthought. I could get away with doing n...
Good Suggestion DX. One way that many have started in policy is with an AAAS Science Policy Fellowship. That's a very clear path to success in that jo...
It's a story that I've heard repeated a number of times. I don't think there is a way to ferret this out in advance. Of course, you can "check referen...
Happy to see you back with some posts populating the forum, but this is such a long and convoluted story and it just seems like no one is going to be ...
I don't think there's anything wrong at all by posting with this topic. Thank you for asking and for staying away from espousing political views, as t...
THANKS for pointing out our golden oldie, Dick. I hope you and our other readers are enjoying the year end holidays and that 2021 will be better for a...
Personally, I love it when I am asked an intelligent question about something I know. It isn't a bad feeling to know you are perhaps helping someone a...
Thanks DX. I am completely in agreement with you on the concept of grunt work. So many people want to start at the top, not the bottom. Anyone who is ...
Great reply to the blog, DX. As a recruiter, we're not a big help to the big career changer, or the industry changer. Don't rely on headhunters for l...