When you’re preparing to launch your life sciences career, you typically have a limited skillset and little – if any – direct experience. While entry-level positions often don’t expect life sciences candidates to have highly developed capabilities, gaining additional experience quickly can make moving forward easier. You’ll be more competitive
Disagreements are tricky to navigate in a professional way in general. However, when you’re a defense professional that doesn’t agree with your boss, it’s even more challenging to get it right. Simply remaining constructive is potentially tough. Couple that with ensuring you don’t come across as judgmental, insulting, or condescending,
When you need to find a new life sciences position, it’s common to assume that managing your own job search is the best approach. However, job searches are often cumbersome undertakings, requiring a significant amount of time, energy, and knowledge to get right. Plus, going it alone actually limits your
Once you’re working in a defense job, it isn’t uncommon not to think twice about the condition of your resume. Generally, resumes are viewed as part of the job search process. As a result, updating your resume when you aren’t actively seeking out opportunities seems unnecessary to many. However, maintaining
The world of life sciences is vast, encompassing a wide array of industries and specialties. As a result, choosing a career path in the life sciences isn’t always easy since so many different options are available. By understanding a bit about the career paths you encounter in life sciences, it’s
For many professionals, working as a defense contractor seems like the perfect fit. The jobs are often surprisingly stable, incredibly engaging, and excellent for boosting resumes through skill acquisition. However, job seekers without prior experience in the defense industry aren’t always aware of what comes with these roles. Before you
Remote interviewing is increasingly commonplace. As a result, life science candidates need to prepare for meeting with hiring managers using video conferencing technology. While the bulk of the interview process is the same, there are nuances you’ll want to prepare for if you’re going to stand out. Fortunately, most of
Many defense candidates will need a security clearance if they’re selected for a position in the defense industry. Security clearances are formal authorizations to interact with classified information. Essentially, the credential asserts that an employee has undergone a suitable background check based on the sensitivity of the data they’ll work
Showcasing your leadership skills as a life sciences professional is crucial for several reasons. First, it can open doorways at your current employer, making it easier to advance. Second, highlighting your leadership capabilities during a job search increases your odds of landing career-boosting pharma positions at cutting-edge employers of choice.
With the new year approaching, many defense professionals set their sights on the future. Often, this comes with creating New Year’s resolutions or a plan to keep their career on target during the coming year. Acquiring a new, relevant skill is one of the most common goals among defense professionals.
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