Biopharma Career Advice

How To Ensure Recruiters NEVER Consider Your Biopharma Application

When you are entering the biopharma field fresh out of college, there are a million things running through your mind. You have to make the decision about whether you want to pursue a career in academia or the growing biotech industry. Hours are spent polishing your resume, and you spend even more time applying to open jobs. If you want your application to be considered by recruiters, avoid doing these things. Don't Customize Your Resume You should customize your resume for every application you submit. Recruiters will take note of when you do. Your resumes should list relevant experience and focus on skills the employer is looking for. It will help the recruiter market you to potential employers too. However, if you don't customize your resume and hone in on the skills that make you an asset in the industry, recruiters are more likely to pass up your application. Neglect Doing Your Research ......

2022-01-14T20:09:14+00:00January 17th, 2022|Categories: Talent Resources|Tags: , , , |

3 Words to Omit from Your Biopharma Resume and Cover Letter

When you are searching for a job in the biopharma industry there are a lot of things to take into consideration. You should have some experience, be able to showcase your skills well and have the education to back them up. Piecing together the perfect resume and cover letter can be a challenge. If you are working on your hiring materials, omit these three words from your resume and cover letter. The Word “Hope” Many people use the word hope when they are applying to a new position. Of course, you are hoping to hear back from the employer and you hope to get the job. However, you should refrain from using the word in your resume, cover letter, or any correspondence with the employer. Some examples of how people typically use this may be “I hope to hear from you soon” or “I hope to contribute my skills at your company.” This ......

How to Land a Job in Vaccine Research

Pursuing a career in life sciences and vaccine research is exciting. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many blossoming researchers have been looking for ways to use their skills and expertise to land a new job. There are some things you will need to consider before embarking on your search though. Here is how to land a job in vaccine research. Education First and foremost, before you pursue a career in vaccine research, be sure you have the education to back up your application. Typically, you will need at least a Bachelor’s degree and, more often than not, a Master’s degree as well. Consider whether you may need additional education prior to pursuing the career you want. Know Your Career Goals  Know what direction you want your research career to go. Have goals for yourself and identify what needs to be done to achieve them. This means you need to be aware of educational requirements, ......