Alternative Science Careers

Mobile Applications continued…

Know of any other applications that are useful? We would love to hear what apps have worked for you in finding a job.

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Dendreon Corporation is a Seattle-based biotechnology company, focused on targeting cancer to transform lives through the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to fight cancer.

Committed to developing innovative cancer therapies, Dendreon is evaluating a variety of therapeutic approaches. While each approach employs a distinct mechanism of action to destroy cancer cells, they all share a common attribute–- a targeted therapy platform that addresses an unmet medical need, improves the lives of patients, and provides a favorable safety and tolerability profile.

Dendreon’’s research and development program is exploring the application of active cellular immunotherapies (ACIs) and small molecules to the potential treatment of a variety of cancers. To learn more about ACIs, get the free PDF article below.

Use the following links to find out more about job opportunities within Dendreon:

Biotech Research Jobs (http://dendreonjobs.com/)
R&D jobs (http://dendreonjobs.com/careers/research-%EF%B9%A0-development-jobs)
Biotech Sales Jobs (http://dendreonjobs.com/careers/sales-jobs)

For more details or to apply for these openings or any of the many other job openings at the Dendreon Corporation please visit their career page,
http://dendreonjobs.com/.

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Most people have at least taken a stab at writing a regular resume, but writing a government resume is somewhat different. You can’t just follow the rules of writing a standard resume and assume that it will land you that government job. These days, writing the resume on the Federal resume form is the recognized protocol; it is also called the OF-612 form. Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to writing a federal resume

Include personal information as requested: Be certain to include your complete contact information, such as your name, address and email, reinstatement eligibility if applicable and job series and dates of previous positions as applicable.

Write school history in chronological order: Unlike standard resumes, you are going to provide your background info and skills in chronological rather than reverse chronological order. So, for education, you’ll want to start with your high school education, and move on up from there.

List any major studied, and include the total credits earned: It might be appealing to use bullet points for these paragraphs, but be careful; while bullet points are great for civilian resumes, they’re less applicable in government job applications.

Be as detailed as possible: Again, while civilian resumes focus on being brief and to the point, federal employers are going to want to know precisely what you’ve done, specifically as it relates to education and experience.

List equivalent experience: There may be times when your education doesn’t exactly fit the qualifications needed for the position, but if you’ve had experience that will qualify you nonetheless, make sure you list it.

There are a few don’ts when it comes to writing your government resume, as well.

Don’t fail to include precise information as it pertains to the job you’re applying to: you can fill in the gaps if you don’t have the necessary education for a specific job by detailing experience, but if specific information is asked for, be sure to include it.

Don’t skimp: write everything to the fullest detail possible.

Don’t make the KSA’s a copy of the resume: Write the KSA as precisely and succinctly as possible.

Federal-Resume.org provides free information about Federal government jobs.

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The Naturejobs Career Expo (formerly The Source Event), now in its 4th year, is a dedicated science career fair that combines a dynamic exhibition with conference and workshop sessions. This year, it will be held on September 23, 2010 at The Business Design Centre in London, UK.

The event promotes the UK and Europe as great places to pursue a career in science, be it in industrial research, research organizations, or academia. Jobseekers will have the opportunity to meet with potential employers offering hundreds of genuine job openings. The employers are from public, private, national, and international companies. Jobseekers/attendees also are able to attend the conference plenary and workshop sessions, which provide a unique opportunity to meet high profile scientists and gain careers information and advice.

The Naturejobs Career Conference allows attendees to learn about their career development from speakers active in a range of disciplines, organizations, and countries. The program includes tracks for graduates and postdocs, skills workshops, and talks on careers in a range of industries.

To register:
For further details and to register, please visit: http://www.nature.com/natureconferences/careerexpo/index.html Registration was to open in April, but it seems that you have to email them to find out more information.

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