Do you need to find a job in a geographically limited area far from your current location? Maybe your significant other just found a dream job, or maybe you just always wanted to live in Seattle, WA – whatever the reason, a remote and geographically limited job search poses a distinct set of challenges that require some strategizing to overcome. Here are a few thoughts that may help from a person who recently was searching for a job in Dallas, TX, while living in Bethesda, MD. These tips are useful in any job search, but particularly for conducting a remote search. Begin the search early. Job options tend to be…
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Finding the Perfect Postdoc
Are you starting to think about finding the perfect postdoc position? First, you need to decide whether you need to do a postdoc at all. Depending on your career aspirations, a postdoc may only serve to delay your entry into your desired career or even hinder your ability to get started doing what you really want to do. However, that is another post for another time. You have decided that a postdoc is the next step, so here are some key elements to consider: Advisor: Many people think that the advisor’s reputation is the only thing to consider but we argue that to have a good postdoc experience you need…
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Finding Time for Career-Enhancing Activities
Research is your top priority as a graduate student or postdoc. That, coupled with your passion for science, may drive you to devote every waking moment to your research. You love discovery. You need to publish. However, regardless of your career aspirations, your regular routine may benefit from a slight change of pace. Maybe there is a certain career you’ve always wanted to explore or skill set you’ve wanted to develop. Participating in activities outside of lab can help you learn a lot about yourself, forge meaningful networks, and potentially guide your future career path. Earlier, we discussed serving on the career symposium committee and how to make the most…