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Career
When Did We Stop Asking Why?
Apr 16 2019
“C’mon honey, it’s time to put on your shoes.” “Why?” “Because it’s time to get going.” “Why?” “Because we have an appointment in 20 minutes.” “Why...
What to do When You Don’t Wanna
Apr 08 2019
Oh Mondays. They come every week, whether we’re ready for them or not, and if you could sum up the day in one grunt, it would be ‘ugh’. Sometimes, that ‘ugh’ feeling...
Shifting Lab Culture HPO Style: An Interview with Ross Capps
Feb 28 2019
Each year, Promega hosts workshops across the United States called Tech Tours, where speakers from various labs and organizations in the forensic community are brought in to d...
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...