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Investing in Yourself for Long-Term Success

Investing in Yourself for Long-Term Success

As a life science professional, finding ways to boost your odds of long-term success is essential. Fortunately, there are many ways to support your career, ensuring you have what’s needed to stand out from other candidates and work your way up. One of the best strategies available is investing in

Unlocking the Secrets of the Life Sciences Job Market

Unlocking the Secrets of the Life Sciences Job Market

Whether you’re new to the life sciences industry or a highly experienced professional, understanding the life sciences job market isn’t always simple. As with many sectors, change seems like the only constant, primarily because emerging technologies and new discoveries highly influence the life sciences industry. Fortunately, it’s possible to unlock

The Art of Networking: Maximizing Your Connections for Job Search Success

The Art of Networking: Maximizing Your Connections for Job Search Success

When you’re preparing for a job search, networking is a way to access far more opportunities in the defense industry. It allows you to learn about unadvertised job openings, essentially giving you a way to access the hidden job market. Plus, it can expedite the hiring process, as you may

The Hidden Job Market: Networking Your Way to Undavertised Job Opportunities

The Hidden Job Market: Networking Your Way to Unadvertised Job Opportunities

Many life sciences professionals experience difficulties when looking for a new position. One reason why it’s often challenging is that not all openings are publicly advertised. Instead, many are part of what’s colloquially referred to as the hidden job market. Essentially, the hidden job market is comprised of vacant positions

Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on the Defense and Homeland Security Sectors

Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on the Defense and Homeland Security Sectors

New technology trends and innovations occur on a surprisingly regular basis. While many such advancements benefit the defense and Homeland Security sectors, they can also come with significant risks. Here’s a look at some emerging technologies and their impact. Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is generally used to refer to

Don't Get Your Security Clearance Denied Doing These Things

Best Practices for Maintaining Mental Health at Work

Maintaining your mental health is crucial for many reasons. Along with ensuring you’re happy and productive while working in your life science job, improving your mental health benefits your personal life. Often, work is a primary source of stress for many life science professionals. Fortunately, there are steps you can

Don't Get Your Security Clearance Denied Doing These Things

Don’t Get Your Security Clearance Denied Doing These Things

The vast majority of defense sector jobs require some level of security clearance. That process ensures that those handling sensitive or classified information will do so properly and that individuals with authorized access to such materials and information aren’t likely a threat to national security. As a result, it’s critical

How to Respond to "What Is Your Greatest Achievement?"

How to Respond to “What Is Your Greatest Achievement?”

Landing an interview for a new life science job is exciting, but it’s also a little intimidating. Even if you’re highly confident in your ability to handle the duties, interviewing for the position is often a bit anxiety-inducing. Fortunately, by preparing for classic interview questions, you’ll have an easier time