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You likely know that there are some types of questions that are off-limits in a job interview, but did you also know that many of these are basically illegal?
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For those looking for work, it’s good to know that some positions are in such demand that employers are falling all over themselves to offer hiring incentives. That’s the case with the biotech sector in Massachusetts, as many companies are dangling almost unheard-of benefits as incentives.
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“That can never be done.” “We’ve tried that already.” “Those plans always fail around here.” “We’re smart, and have already thought of everything.” Those are just a few of the statements you might hear from a “Negative Nancy” at work
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11 Indications of a Good Company Culture
10/11/2018
Whether you’re deciding to accept a job offer from a new employer or you’ve just started a new job, one of the most important aspects of your professional life will be the workplace culture. The office or organization’s environment or “vibe” is so powerful that it can make or break your job exper... -
Are you feeling discouraged because you’re not getting the kind of offers or feedback that you want or need? Job search fatigue is real, and when you’re in the thick of an intense job hunt, the stress of the “network, apply, interview, eat, sleep, repeat” routine can start to wear even the most c...
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Being the target of gossip in the workplace can negatively affect your reputation, character, and promotional opportunities. Here are four keys to working with the office gossip.
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While it’s unlikely that you’ll get the answers you want to all of your questions, there are still appropriate ways to approach your interviewers or the employer and find out as much as you can about their decision. Here are a few of the best ways to do just that.
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If you’re currently on the job market or getting ready to find a new job, you’re probably spending a fair amount of time adding to, revising, tweaking, and in general optimizing your resume so it will get noticed by a potential employer and, eventually, be so powerful and effective that it leads ...
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Email is an inescapable form of communication that informs nearly every single aspect of our lives, from personal to professional. But what happens when your inbox starts to work against you?
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Have you ever had a great idea shot down by a “Know-it-all” at work? Maybe they didn’t even give you the chance to fully explain your thoughts or position. Here are some ways to deal with a Know-it-all in the workplace.
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A new study published in the journal Work & Stress goes against popular opinion that a “transformational leadership” style always leads to improved employee health, performance, and job satisfaction, and suggests instead that inspirational leaders can sometimes put undue stress on their teams, po...
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If your bad behavior has gone unchecked and morphed into a bad habit, then it’s time to re-evaluate the ways this kind of negativity is affecting your workload, your professional relationships, or even your potential to succeed. If you can see yourself in any of these common workplace mistakes, y...
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Your earning potential and career growth can be stunted if you don’t know how to handle a co-worker (or boss) who doesn’t communicate well. Here are three ways to improve your relationship with a colleague who is a non-communicator.
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Thomson Reuters recently announced their list of the top 100 most diverse and inclusive organizations. In the top 50 of the list there are 10 biopharma and medical device companies. Let’s take a look.
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Looking for a great company culture in the pharmaceutical industry? 3 Aspects of an Employer’s R...
9/29/2018
What criteria do you look for when considering working for a new organization? Is it their compensation rates, products, services, or overall direction from corporate executives? -
With shifting corporate priorities, it’s important that life science professionals proactively manage their career.
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Going out of your way to overly ingratiate yourself with your boss (aka “kissing up”) may not be the most ‘attractive’ quality to display in the workplace, but there’s no denying that being proactive about getting your boss on your side can have some positive results … for the short term, anyway.
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Myriad Announces New GeneSight® Study Published in Personalized Medicine
9/26/2018
Study based upon OptumInsight data showed More Than $6,200 in First Year Healthcare Costs Compared to Treatment-As-Usual for Patients with Depression
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Are you ready to look for a new job? If you have made the decision to put yourself on the job market, there are a few things that you need to do right away to get yourself ready for the process… and it is a process.