by Travis on November 11, 2009

This old construction adage has a home within your job search. Attention to detail is crucial, especially in the "e" age. You no longer have your sense of humor, wit, charm, personality or infectious smile to fall back on. (read on...)

by Suzanne on November 9, 2009

In a previous article, I listed some ways that people annoy their co-workers and many of you added some of your own pet peeves. Now I would like to discuss some ways to be the lab favorite, also known as the "golden child". Does (read on...)

by Suzanne on November 5, 2009

I don't need to tell you that you can find (virtually) everything you need to know on the internet -- encylopedias are a thing of the past. Now, you have an app for that on your phone. You don't even need to wait to get home. So (read on...)

by Travis on October 20, 2009

Now that you've aced your phone interview and your in-person interview, it's time to negotiate your salary! Don't know where to start? Don't worry. Here's my advice. First things first. Be sure you remember what you have (read on...)

by Travis on September 30, 2009

If you mastered my 'Nailing Your Phone Interview" tips, you will, of course, now be preparing for your face-to-face interview. So you will be glad to know that I have some killer tips for that too! Often, it's the subtle nuances (read on...)

by Travis on September 16, 2009

The past five years has seen the "phone screen", where employers interview a large number of candidates over the phone then choose who they'd like to invite for a face-to-face, become an often-used tool. This is unfortunate (read on...)

by Travis on August 31, 2009

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. There is a lot of truth in this old adage and it is especially true for job hunting. Previously, we discussed the importance of the impression your resume leaves on the (read on...)

by Victoria on August 18, 2009

Most people that do scientific research for a living seem to have mixed feelings about their job. Many that I know are routinely day dreaming of quitting. This contrasts with the well-established, romantic image of the dedicated (read on...)

by Travis on August 14, 2009

When you are searching for a job, sitting at home mailing out resume after resume might work. But if you get everyone in your village out on the hunt for you your chances of success are greatly increased. Your village is (read on...)

by Nick on August 5, 2009

So you finally got your PhD (or your masters or batchelor's) and you are making the big switch to a small biotech company. You will probably have been hired for the specific skill set that you have built during your training, (read on...)