When Should New Grads Begin Applying for Jobs?

Welcome to Career Coach, a column for job seekers and employees navigating the ins and outs of finding, landing and succeeding in jobs in the biotech industry. This month, Carina Clingman, founder of The Collaboratory Career Hub, answers questions from …

By Carina Clingman
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10 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Land a Great Job

Do you hate writing cover letters?

Or coming up with the perfect resume bullet?

Or just figuring out what to do with your life???

Good news: ChatGPT is here to help!

And while it can’t find you a job completely …

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Allyship at Work | How to Turn Intentions into Actions

Illustrated by Marian Blair

We’ve all heard the term ally, used most often to describe an alignment between those who have shared beliefs and who seek the same goal. Up until about 30 years ago, the term was almost exclusively used …

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Preparing for a binge writing session

It’s been a busy month here at Thesis Whisperer HQ… I am doing #LazyPost this month by recycling a bit of my teaching content.

This post is about organising yourself for a ‘binge writing’ session.

While ‘snack writing’ (writing small …

By Professor Inger Mewburn
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3 Questions for Kevin McClure on ‘The Caring University’

When I wrote a post asking about scholars studying the university as a workplace, the responses I received all pointed me to Kevin McClure. Kevin, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, is working on a book …

By Joshua Kim
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6 Smart Ways to Stay Ahead of the Curve in an AI Integrated Workforce

Conversations about artificial intelligence’s role in society and the workplace are heating up, so what does AI mean for you and your career? There are many things to consider as you navigate determining career goals. Here are six smart ways …

By Yvette Green
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Changing My Mind About CVs

In my most recent “Two-Year Track” column, “How the Job Search Differs at Community Colleges,” I stated that candidates need to tailor their cover letter for each job but can probably use the same CV. I think I’d like to …

By Rob Jenkins
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The Art of Negotiating for the Timid and Risk-Averse

Rarely do we find (or maintain) the perfect position with ideal pay and benefits. Instead, we must ask (or negotiate) for raises, promotions, schedules, accommodations, opportunities, etc., that we desire.

I believe some people are born with an innate gift …

By Leah Jackson
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Moving From the Bench to Management: How to Become an Effective Leader

While scientists are often thought of as individual workers, being productive in a team is required for any researcher who wants to move their projects forward. A good manager can be the one to help these teams reach their goals.

By Eden Whitlock
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Preparing for a Binge Writing Session

It’s been a busy month here at Thesis Whisperer HQ… I am doing #LazyPost this month by recycling a bit of my teaching content.

This post is about organising yourself for a ‘binge writing’ session.

While ‘snack writing’ (writing small …

By Professor Inger Mewburn
Professor Inger Mewburn
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