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Post written by Brad Fackler, MBA When you have primarily worked in an academic setting, any other work path can seem like a confusing and scary venture. Many scientists consider career options in industry; however they often worry about what this transition will be like. Here are the top ten myths I often hear about an industry career in science. x
1. I will have my project “yanked away.”
Richard Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute?, developed a prioritization grid to help individuals make career decisions.
Career decision making is something that everyone struggles with at some point; in a recent blog post, we wrote about this struggle, which can lead to a tendency to drift into decisions. Turns out, there are two basic decision-making styles. Which one are you -- a maximizer or a satisficer?
Your cover letter is often the first document an employer sees. It serves not only as an introduction to your résumé or CV but to you and your writing style.**TWO-PART SERIES — Part 2: Job Search**
Name: Veronica Irvin
Job Title & Organization: Assistant Professor; Oregon State University, College of Public Health
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Do you have a Skype interview coming up? In a previous blog post, we went into great detail about how to prepare for a Skype interview. Now, here is a quick video with some tips on how to look your best on interview day. Don't have time to watch the video?
Your résumé often creates an employer’s very first impression of you as a candidate. Undoubtedly, you have labored over how to format the content effectively, and you have worked to highlight your accomplishments while using strong, active verbs. But, have you thought about your font? Perhaps you should, especially considering that a Bloomberg article recently described Times New Roman as the “typeface equivalent of wearing sweatpants to an interview”.
Job Title & Organization: Associate Research Project Manager, MedImmune
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
How long you’ve been in your current job: 8 months
Postdoc Advisor, IC (when at NIH): Dr. Ligia Pinto
People overthink their resumes -- constantly. It’s true that the competitiveness of the job market makes it even more imperative than ever for applicants to draw the attention of the reviewer before s/he moves on to the next resume in their pile. However, it’s equally important that an applicant’s resume convey its message concisely, thoroughly, and in an easily comprehendible format.