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While continued learning opportunities are easy to access and many are quite affordable, the real question is, can you list these courses on your resume? And if you do so, what will recruiters in the biotech field think of them?
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Consider limiting your use of “manage” on your resume, opting instead for more powerful, descriptive synonyms that concretely communicate your ability to effectively lead people and projects.
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Here are three reasons why you need to boast a little, and ways to do just that.
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As you sit down to write or update your resume, you will probably find yourself reaching for the same words over and over again. Here are a few examples of how to swap mainstream words with some unique ones.
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It’s important to ensure that your resume showcases why you’re the only fit for the job. It can’t do that if it’s too generic or doesn’t explain a specific job requirement fully.
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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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A resume is your first impression. When a recruiter or hiring manager is scanning it, you want them to be able to immediately understand your strengths, experiences and why you’re the right fit for the open position.
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When you’re on the job market, how you come across and the level of professionalism that you exhibit at every step is often just as important as the substance of your background, skills, or education.
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Unlike the professional skills and experiences you gain through formal training or education, soft skills are those elusive interpersonal skills, personality traits, character attributes, or communication styles that will determine how you interact with your colleagues and the success or failure ...
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If you’re applying for multiple jobs at the same time, perhaps over several weeks or months, things can quickly spiral out of control. You can easily find yourself with 10 or 20 different versions of your resume or cover letter floating around on your desktop, requests for materials coming at you...
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How to Address Gaps on Your Resume
8/14/2020
We break down how to talk to a future employer about a resume gap depending on the situation that caused it. -
When you’re applying to a job you found on a job board, more often than not, your resume is fed through an ATS.
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No matter what industry you work in, or at what level, there are certain soft skills that employers want to see.
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If you’re struggling to figure out how, exactly, to back up your accomplishments with facts, think about your impact, and then ask yourself some of these questions.
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If you’ve never worked from home or had a flexible schedule, how do you portray to a recruiter or hiring manager that you have what it takes to be productive outside of the traditional office?
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Writing a cover letter is, for most people, one of the most dreaded parts of the entire job search. People usually have fairly strong feelings around writing -- they either love it or they hate it with a passion so strong that even the thought of putting “pen to paper” sends them into a panic.
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Sometimes you don’t have days or weeks to prepare for a job interview. Sometimes, you may only have a few hours… If you’re called in for a last-minute job interview, don’t assume that there’s nothing meaningful you can do to prepare in the hours and minutes leading up to the meeting.
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Of the resumes submitted to employers that use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), 75% are never seen by human eyes.
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Are you a life sciences professional over 40? If so, have you noticed differences in how you’re treated by recruiters and hiring managers during your job search?
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The moment you step on the job market, you’re selling yourself. Yes, you, the job seeker, are a “brand,” and each touchpoint you have with a potential new employer is an opportunity to “sell” that brand, that vision of your candidacy, the promise of yourself as a future team member and employer.