Sunday, June 21, 2015

Bioscience Job Interview Tips

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There are lots of sites with general advice for job interviews but very few for bioscience job seekers. What differences have you found in these very specific bioscience jobs vs. more general ones?  

Here are some of the best I’ve seen lately

Ace Every Interview: Job Interview Tips That Will Impress Any Recruiter

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The Brazen Careerist’s new book

While this is general, I love the clarity of the Brazen Careerist.  Research the company, prep and knowing yourself are the top takeaways.

Executive Level Job Interview Tips [Podcast]

Executive Level Job Interview Tips

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Brief (62 seconds) podcast about the essential pre-interview steps.

Takeaway: Research, Rehearse, Rapport and Results.  Whether you are a scientist or a manager, these are essential!

The After-Interview Trick You’re Not Using

Biospace interview trick

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And specifically from Biospace for people in the bioscience industries. 

Takeaway: Make notes, write a thank you note, analyze the questions you were asked and learn from every interview

The One Empty Word to Avoid in a Job Interview

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Another one from Biospace, but still rather generic

Takeaway:  Use “I” not “we”.  The manager wants to know what YOU can do, not what your team did.  He is not hiring your team.  And use those PAR statements!

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