This week my monthly BioSpace Career Coach column dropped, so I'm going into greater detail about each of the questions I answered in that column. We chat about excelling in Zoom calls, acing HR interviews, and navigating potential layoffs. This advice is widely applicable for those of you wanting to stand out and take control of your career. Check out the full column on BioSpace for more insights! Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources: Join our free Slack group Attend our free, on-demand LinkedIn Workshop Watch our quick Jobseeker Training Check ..read more

In this episode, Dimple Doshi, MS, SAPM, shares her inspiring journey from a bench scientist to R&D Strategy and Operations, where she now blends science and business. As a first-generation immigrant, she navigated challenges and leveraged transferable skills to carve her unique career path. From the Northeastern Co-op program to her experience in large and small companies, Dimple's story will resonate with many aspiring biotech professionals we meet in the community. We discuss career transitions, mentorship, immigration hurdles, social impact, and more! Note: The views and opinions expre ..read more

This week, I recap the great BioSpace event I participated in this week: Navigating a Competitive Job Market. Moderated by Chantal Dresner, VP of Marketing at BioSpace, I joined forces with Greg Clouse, Recruiting Manager at BioSpace, to answer questions about job seeking, the state of the industry, and how to put your best foot forward if you're on the market. This recap gives a nice quick overview, but grab the links below for the full replay and all of the other goodies I mention in this episode: Podcast Episode: Decoding Job Descriptions: Tailoring Your Resume for Success Report: 2024 U.S ..read more

In this episode, we discuss the power of mindset in your job search and career. Despite some considering it "woo," we explore how mindset can impact success. Check out the research links below for some great papers on the subject. Positive thinking plays a crucial role in facing challenges in the job market and navigating career growth. Drawing on neuroscience and psychology research, we emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and give you quick tools to reframe your mindset quickly if you're feeling down. Planning, Positivism Influence Employment Success At Different Stage ..read more

In this episode, we chat about bad bosses. Whether you're currently dealing with a difficult manager or looking to avoid one in the future, we've got you covered. Learn how different work styles can impact your relationship with your manager, and how to fix it. We also give actionable tips on 'managing up' and interviewing effectively to land a better boss next time! Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources: Join our free Slack group Attend our free, on-demand LinkedIn Workshop Watch our quick Jobseeker Training Check out our sister podcast: Buildin ..read more

This week I take you behind-the-scenes into one of our office hours discussions. Tailoring your resume to align with the job description is critical for success in job applications. I teach how to thoroughly analyze a job description to grasp the specific pain points and challenges faced by the hiring manager. By identifying repeated keywords and themes, you can effectively speak to those pain points as you create a resume that truly addresses the need. Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources: Join our free Slack group Attend our free, on-demand Li ..read more

This week, we have something for both sides of the table, whether you're interviewing for your next job or interviewing candidates for your next hire. Navigating the interview process can feel like a minefield. How do you follow up? When should you follow up? Have I been ghosted? And if you're interviewing candidates, you also have a lot to keep in mind, like creating a great candidate experience and running a data-driven process. Carina and Alison chatted about all things interviewing this week, plus how to answer the all-important question, "If you were a tree, what type would you be." Learn ..read more

How do you escape if you get cornered by someone at a networking event? What if you can't get a word in edgewise? And how about those uncomfortable LinkedIn exchanges? This week we chat all things awkward when it comes to networking. Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources: Join our free Slack group Attend our free, on-demand LinkedIn Workshop Watch our quick Jobseeker Training Check out our sister podcast: Building Biotechs Send Carina a connection request on LinkedIN! Stay connected with us: ? Website & Blog ? Facebook ? Instagram ? LinkedIn ..read more

In this episode of the Biotech Career Coach, Carina and Alison discuss outplacement services and their value for individuals who are transitioning between jobs. They explain that outplacement varies between providers, but generally includes support services such as career coaching, resume and interview training, and guidance for finding new employment. They also emphasize the value of using outplacement as an opportunity for personal growth and exploring new career paths. Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources: Join our free Slack group Attend our ..read more

Networking is scary but can become easier with a good strategy. In this episode, Alison Hall, co-founder of the Collaboratory Career Hub, leads a round table discussion with biotech recruiters Daniela Sharma, PhD, and JingXin Liang, PhD. Together, they humanize networking and give actionable tips and tricks that you can use right away. We loved Alison's networking advice from a 5-year-old: "That's easy. You just walk up to them and say, hi, I'm Allison and my favorite color is pink. What's yours?" Career Coach: How to Overcome the Fears and Pitfalls of Networking in 2024 | BioSpace ‎Building ..read more