Are you ready to leave academia and take your first step into industry? Likely, you already know that your scientific resume should show off the skills you would bring to a potential employer. But what about an “Objective” statement, such as “Seeking a position at […]
Are you a scientist who has been having trouble making the jump from academia into industry? Have you found industry positions that you felt were a good fit but never heard back after submitting your resume? The process of applying for jobs can be time […]
If you’re an academic scientist who wants to transition into industry, you may have felt defeated by the number of positions that require prior industry experience. This may have led you to believe that you will never find your way into industry. That’s why we […]
The end of each year prompts us all to look at where we are and where we are going. For scientists, this sometimes means deciding between a future in academic research, or transitioning into industry R&D, product development, or other applied science role. While academia […]
As part of our effort to help scientists transition out of academia and into industry, I try to post positions we find that do not require industry experience. This month’s list is heavy on genome-related openings. But there also are opportunities ranging from chemistry to […]
There are industry positions that pop up regularly for scientists with advanced degrees that do not need prior industry experience. But you must be proactive in finding them and ready to respond when they arise. Openings that specifically fit your skills and interests may be […]
Recently I’ve begun to collect postings I see for scientific jobs that do not require prior industry experience. Getting your ‘foot in the door’ is always a challenge, especially for advanced degree scientists who have great academic training and credentials, but no industry experience. If […]
Seems that lately there are a number of scientific openings we’ve found that do NOT require prior industry experience. That’s good because getting into industry is probably the most difficult step after graduate school or postdoctoral training. Companies prefer candidates who have 1-2 years of […]
Creating a scientific resume can be confusing. There are hundreds of sites on the Internet that are dedicated to advice on resume writing, but those sites will likely not address the unique challenges a scientist faces. “What am I supposed to do about my publications?” […]
The Internet is full of advice on writing resumes. You will often read that resumes should only be one page, especially for early career candidates, or you may see that two pages are the maximum length of a resume. Most resume writing sites give tips […]