Tips for Landing a Life Sciences Job

Here’s what I would do if faced with a challenging job search in today’s biotech market: - Ensure you meet the ‘minimum qualifications’ listed in the job posting. This is the most underestimated part of a job posting. It doesn’t matter how experienced you are; if you don’t meet the minimum qualifications, you probably won’t be considered. - If you have skills that match the ‘preferred qualifications,’ it’s a lottery! Make sure to showcase them in the top one-third section of your resume. - Make the top half of your resume outstanding! Remove fluff words that don’t add much value to it, please. - Don’t emotionally attach yourself to job applications. Some people apply for 50 jobs, while for others, one application is enough to crack an interview. - Industry transitions—like from academia to biotech—demand foresight. Start job hunting 6-9 months ahead. - Avoid wasting energy on unresponsive employers. Follow up twice at most (with a gap of one week in between) and save your dignity. - Be super nice and polite during interviews. Sometimes, the impression you leave on people can secure you a better position in industry when you least expect it. - Some companies will demand perfection and pay low or just ghost you after four rounds of interviews. It’s okay! It has happened to a lot of us. Unfortunately, we can’t control them, but we can always control where we put our energy, right? Feel free to add more tips to this list! Would love to hear any unique ones :) #jobsearch #biotech

More than 70% of jobs are never posted. They’re filled through conversations, referrals, and relationships. When I first started job hunting in the U.S., I did what most people do: submit resumes through job boards and wait. But over time, I realized that the most powerful tool is not the application—but the connection. So I wrote this article to help others who are navigating similar paths: 🔗 “Job Searching Is More Than Just Submitting Resumes: How Proactive Networking Unlocks Hidden Career Opportunities” Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ How to map and activate your existing network ✅ A 30-second elevator pitch structure that actually works ✅ How to lead better coffee chats using the A.I.R. model ✅ Networking tips for introverts (yes, it’s possible) ✅ Follow-up messages that lead to real opportunities ✅ My weekly networking action plan template This guide is especially helpful if you are: 🔹 Job hunting in biotech, life sciences, or tech 🔹 Switching careers or transitioning from academia 🔹 Building your network as an introvert or international professional 📬 I’ve also included free templates for your networking profile and thank-you notes. Feel free to leave a comment or DM me—happy to share! 👇 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e8_qnq9V #Networking #JobSearch #CareerDevelopment #BiotechCareers #InformationalInterview #CareerTips #BiomedicalScientist #CoffeeChat #LinkedInTips

The best thing that you can do when searching for jobs is to define your niche, and ignore everything else. Here's how. Instead of typing the word scientist in the job search bar and going through 14,000 results, come up with a more focused search. 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 If you're in molecular biology, you might try something like this: "scientist" AND ("molecular" OR "RNAi" OR "discovery" OR "cloning" OR "R&D") That one change in your search string reduces the number of hits from 14,000 to 375 Now add some additional industry filters to include: -biotechnology research -pharmaceutical manufacturing -medical equipment manufacturing The result? 163 hits. That's a manageable number. Now go through all 163 hits and apply to the top 20 that you're a good fit for. Repeat the search tomorrow, and set the Date Posted filter to "past 24 hours" You'll see 7-10 new jobs. If any of them are a good fit, apply and you'll be among the first applicants, which increases your chances of being interviewed. Do this every day, and you'll go from doom scrolling to applying with discipline and focused intent. Try that out, and follow me for more advice on how to break into biotech. PS - LinkedIn recently launched a new AI job search feature. It sucks. Don't use it. If you look in the top right of your screen you'll see an option to switch back to classic job search. Click that and you'll be able to use the instructions above to navigate your search MUCH more effectively.