Are you ready to make the jump out of academia and into industry? Your very first step to getting on a career path in industry is to put together a resume. But writing a scientific resume can be difficult, and there doesn’t seem to be […]
You may read that resumes should only be one page, or a maximum of two. You might read that that one page per ten years experience is the rule. Scientific resumes occupy a rather unique niche–especially if you are a graduate student or postdoctoral scientist. […]
Resumes and C.V.s differ in important ways, though the terms are often used interchangeably. Don’t be fooled, though. If you want to move into, or advance in, industry, you will need an industry friendly resume. While the scientific approach to discovery may not be much […]
Year’s end prompts us to re-examine where we are and where we are headed. For scientists, the question of future career development usually means choosing between two environments – the focused application of science to the R&D of products, or the fundamental discovery of scientific […]
Making the step into industry from academia, private research institutions, or government can be problematic, and the process is often discouraging. That is why I routinely publish links to jobs that do not require prior industry experience. But, industrial work experience is not the biggest […]
It is hard to admit that some of our most labor intensive, time-consuming rewards in academia may have little significance when applying to industry R&D jobs. Surely things like fellowships, grants, being on an editorial board, etc. demonstrate our effectiveness at doing quality science, generating […]
Most everyone will tell you that a cover letter is important. I disagree. There are very few instances I can think of where a cover letter is more beneficial than harmful. More often than not, they end up disqualifying you from consideration rather than advancing […]
The question of whether or not to do postdoctoral training after graduate school has become a popular topic. For graduates intent on pursuing an academic career, the answer is an obvious yes. But what about those who have decided to pursue scientific work in industry, […]
Looking for that first industry job can be daunting–even scary. What do you want to do? Where will you fit in? What are you qualified for? As you pour over job ads you’ll find some that you think fit you perfectly! Scrolling through the list […]
One of the most important requirements for securing an academic position is a strong publication list—the higher the number and the more prestigious the journal the better. But what about industry jobs? “Do I need a lot of publications to get a job in industry?” […]