Professional Skills and Development
Becoming a successful scientist requires more than an understanding of protocols and biological processes. Before heading out into the real world, prepare yourself for the challenges that your post-academic life can bring.
Resume vs. CV — What Is the Difference?
Not sure if you need a resume or a CV? Read about the differences and when to use one or the other.
Landing a Summer Internship
Check out this how-to guide with tips from our summer interns.
Hiring Undergraduates and Recent Graduates in these Unprecedented Times
Read how students, recent grads and potential employers may need to think differently about job applications as a result of the pandemic.
Reaching Out for Lab Research Experience
Want to get the most out of your undergrad education? Learn how to get hands-on experience by working in a research lab.
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Compensation 101
There's more to compensation than just that golden salary number. Learn how to analyze and negotiate your "total rewards".
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Culture Rules: Investigating Company Cultures
Your workplace should be an environment where you're comfortable and happy.
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Pop Quiz: What Scientific Job is Right for You?
There's more out there than just academia!
Finding a Career that Fits
In this episode of HelloPhD, listen to tips from a psychologist and career expert about confidently choosing your next opportunity.
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Tell Me Your Story
What sets you apart from the other applicants?
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Interview Responses Recruiters Can See Right Through
Make sure you're prepared for more than just "Describe yourself in three words".
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Interview Day Checklist
The details can make or break your interview! Make sure you're ready for a long day of impressing your hosts.
Framing Your Research
Learn more about picking an area of study, framing your objectives and planning your experiments.
Planning Your Budget
Read up on how to ask for funding, including balancing wants and needs, itemizing your budget and more.
Consider Your Audience
Find out how to identify your audience and organize your application to effectively engage your reviewers.
Putting It In Words
Get tips and tricks for writing your grant proposal and avoiding common mistakes.
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Optimizing your Scientific Conference Experience
Stop staring blankly at the agenda and go learn something.
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The Casual Catalyst: Science Conversations and Cafes
Read the story of two scientists working together to clone specific regions of DNA—forming the biotechnology field—over lunch.
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Reflections on Virtual Conference Life: “Can You Hear Me?”
In this blog, a Promega R&D Scientist shares her tips for effective presentations at virtual conferences.
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From Academia to Industry
A scientist shares her journey transitioning from academia to the biotech industry.
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Overcoming 5 Bottlenecks in Communicating Life Sciences Research
One of our science writers shares her tips for facilitating communication of the latest research work.
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7 Tips for Creating an Individual Development Plan
Our guest blogger shares advice for communicating about your career goals.