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Overcoming 5 Bottlenecks in Communicating Life Sciences Research
Jan 31 2019
As a first-year grad student, I was so excited to start my thesis work. I brainstormed to make a list of experiments to try and then discussed them with one of the senior grad...
Building a Career in Science: Academia or Industry?
Jan 17 2019
If you’re a student in a research lab, discussing career options with your PI can be a tricky topic to navigate. Whether real or perceived, many students feel they cannot br...
You’re Hired – Tips for Nailing a Job Interview
Jul 11 2018
So far, we’ve discussed the importance of keeping a schedule when you’re job searching and investigating company cultures. Now that your resume is flawless and you...
Surviving the Job Hunt
Jun 28 2018
So you’re looking for a job. Maybe you’ve been laid off, downsized, fired, or just finished school. The hunt is now on to find gainful and hopefully meaningful employmen...
Networking for Scientists Part III: Tips and Tricks for Online Social Networks
Jun 08 2017
It’s 2017. Odds are you’re on a social networking site. And if you’re not, you need to be! At least for your job search. There are two kinds of social networkers: those ...
Networking for Scientists Part II: How to Get a Job (Hopefully)
May 24 2017
Times are hard. Unemployment is high. Networking and maintaining job-relevant connections is more important than ever. Employers literally get hundreds of applications for e...
7 Ways to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Nov 16 2015
According to Business Insider, more than 30,000 organizations throughout the globe use LinkedIn to recruit new hires. If you’re looking for a new job and haven’t optimized...