Alternative Science Careers

We have sleepless nights thinking what questions the interviewer will ask on the D day and what will we say in return. There is a specific cause behind every question asked in an interview. Here we will talk about some of the dreaded questions that might be hurled to you inside the interview room. You will also find one possible way to answer the question. Learn the cause behind asking the question. Here we go!

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The premier biotech career fair will be held on Monday, June 27, in conjunction with the
2011 BIO International Conventions (June 27-30) in Washington D.C.

BIO Career Fair
Grand Hyatt Washington
Monday, June 27th 2pm – 7pm

The BIO Career Fair is intended for professionals in the bioscience industry. Job seekers can spend the afternoon with regional, national, and international HR Representatives and hiring managers from top biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies who are looking to hire talent in various fields and levels.

All information taken directly from www.biocareerfair.org/

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BioSpace is proud to present the Pharm Country Career Fair, an opportunity for leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to meet face-to-face with experienced job seekers.

Pharm Country Career Fair
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
11am to 4pm
Radisson Valley Forge
King of Prussia, PA

Spend the day speaking with representatives from top biopharmaceutical and medical device companies in the area to find job openings. Positions are available in various areas including QA/QC, clinical research, engineering, manufacturing, biostatistics, clinical data management, chemistry, regulatory affairs, and research. Face time is hard to get in today’s world of technology, so take advantage of this great opportunity to speak with HR reps and hiring managers in person!

This Career Fair is intended for professionals with experience in the bioscience industry. All candidates must have at least a four-year college degree AND two years of industry-related work experience to attend. (PhD and Postdoc candidates are welcome to attend. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)

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St. Jude Medical is a medical device company that develops medical technology to treat cardiac, neurological and chronic pain patients worldwide. St. Jude Medical is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota and has four major focus areas that include: cardiac rhythm management, atrial fibrillation, cardiovascular and neuromodulation.

To find out more details about each internship and to apply, visit St. Jude Medical’s career website at http://careers.sjm.com/.

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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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BioSpace has announced that registration is open for their fall career fairs for individuals desiring a science or research job. The career fairs are an opportunity to meet with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies that are hiring.

Upcoming Career Fairs

• October 18, 2010   BioCapital Bethesda, MD

• October 18, 2010   Biotech Bay Burlingame, CA

• November 1, 2010  Genetown Cambridge, MA

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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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Landing an internship in college isn’t easy. Once you put forth the effort of securing a spot for yourself, make sure that you do your best while you are there. While a workplace can feel pretty intimidating compared to the classroom environment that you’re used to, don’t let your nerves get the best of you. Interns are mainly in place to observe and help out, so any mistake you make likely won’t be an earth-shattering one. Here are a few ways to make your internship a good one:

1. Take your cues from the people you see around you. The first day of your internship will set the tone for the remainder of your time there. Look around and see how people interact with each other and get a feel for the corporate culture. If it’s a laid back environment and people are pretty comfortable with each other, feel free to do the same. If formality and business-like behavior is the norm, rise to the occasion perform your duties in a similar manner.

2. Remember the manners your mama taught you. Common courtesies never go out of style. Show respect to everyone around you and it won’t go unnoticed. The janitor, doorman, receptionist and CEO all appreciate a warm greeting and a pleasant demeanor.

3. No task is too small for an intern. Granted you’re not majoring in barista science on campus but if you’re asked to make coffee for a meeting; do it. Making a stack of collated presentation booklets may seem menial, but take a moment to look over the material while you’re at the copier. You can learn a lot about business by being the person who makes copies. Interns are brought on board to help out in a myriad of ways, so keep a ‘can do’ attitude at all times.

4. As the internship draws to an end, take what you’ve learned and consider whether or not you’d like to come back for a paid position after graduation. If so, don’t be afraid to let it be known that you are interested. If they liked what they saw in you, they might be willing to wait for you to complete your college education.

Once you’re back on campus (or at home if you go to an online college), be sure to send a thank-you note to your direct supervisor. If there was anyone else who was especially helpful to you during your internship, send them something as well. You can use these people as references later when you are looking for a job, so keep in touch as time passes by.

Julie Clark Robinson is a prolific writer. Her many subjects include Arizona colleges and Delaware colleges which meet students’ full financial need.

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