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How do you feel after chatting with your co-workers on the job? Are you upbeat, motivated, and inspired? Or are you tired, drained, and feeling unbalanced?
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15 Ways to be Happier at Work
5/10/2018
Some studies show that over half of all Americans are not happy with their jobs. While this is an improvement from years’ past, it’s still a dismal reality for over half of the working population. -
Whether or not you’re actively looking for a new job, it’s always prudent to regularly update, refresh, and in general keep optimizing your resume.
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Check out these 10 inspiring, motivating Ted Talks when you're on the job market. They'll make you think, look your goals and fears squarely in the face, and give you some much-needed perspective during a time of great change and opportunity.
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A growing number of employers are asking “behavioral questions” in the job interview. If you’re currently on the job market, you should spend some time researching the most likely behavioral questions you’ll be asked in your next interview, how you can prepare for these questions, and the best an...
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The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation recently published a report diving into the U.S.’s trade deficits in the life sciences industry worldwide and steps that can be made to keep the biopharma and medical device industries competitive globally.
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A recently published study in the Academy of Management Journal suggests an innovative take on the well-established tradition of “mindfulness” that could have a positive impact on workplace productivity and job satisfaction.
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Despite raised awareness over the past few years, the gender diversity gap in the boardrooms of Fortune 1000 companies has remained at slightly less than 20 percent, as of 2017. There is evidence though that shows companies with more diversity at the highest levels see a higher return on investme...
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Your professional reputation is worth its weight in gold. It is a delicate, valuable asset that, when untarnished, can work in your favor and help to propel you along a successful career path where you’ll be rewarded with good relationships, fruitful collaborations, exciting opportunities, sought...
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A personal leadership philosophy does more than just describe someone’s unique management style. It serves a very specific purpose and lays out the high-level guiding principles leaders use to run successful departments, teams or organizations.
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Birmingham, Alabama resident Emily H. will be able to pursue her dream of studying elementary education ad Auburn University due in part to a $5,000 scholarship awarded by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
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Many of the trends that affect biopharma recruitment are trends that affect healthcare in general, as well as other industries.
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Seventy-nine percent of Americans feel stress sometimes or frequently during the day. Work was found to be one of the top two stressors for people overall. Increased levels of stress effect your mood and overall physical health.
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It may be a bit cliche, but it’s true… if you don’t come across as confident in yourself and your abilities to do your job, how do you expect an employer to likewise feel confident making a long-term investment in you as a new employee?
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It may not feel like it when you’re preparing for interviews, putting your application materials together, and in general trying to become the best possible job candidate… but you’re also evaluating potential new employers to see if their organization is the right fit for you.
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How to Approach Someone to Mentor You
4/27/2018
When it comes to your career, it’s important to embrace the idea that getting support from someone with an outside perspective can help you actually achieve your goals. Here is a step-by-step blueprint on how to approach someone to mentor you! -
How to Find Your Next Mentor
4/26/2018
Having a mentor can help you effectively navigate your career. Since most life science professionals understand the value of having a mentor, why don’t they have one? -
What to Look for in a Mentor
4/24/2018
Moving forward in your career requires having a strong work ethic, the right professional development opportunities, and helpful career support. -
It’s an often-cited statistic in the job recruitment world: hiring managers typically spend an average of six seconds scanning each resume before deciding whether to discard it or move it along for further review. Six seconds!
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Check out these five things you can do to before asking for a promotion.