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
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
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
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
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
In the defense industry, security is essential. As a result, defense professionals working remotely need to remain vigilant, ensuring they’re taking appropriate steps to secure critical data and communications at all times. Often, some of the simplest security precautions are highly effective, making them an excellent starting point. If you’re
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
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