Dr Vic

How to Craft a Killer Cover Letter

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Learn how to write a cover letter that gets your resume/industry CV read by hiring managers. Avoid some of the common pitfalls when crafting a cover letter for non-academic job applications.  Here I cover 5 common cover letter mistakes that people make when preparing their job applications and summarise the key elements needed to prompt … Read more

Why Understanding Workplace Culture is so Important for Job Seekers

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Since graduating in 1999, I’ve had the pleasure of working in 6 academic departments and 4 multinationals. I’ve transitioned from academia to industry twice; once as a graduate and again later as a PI. And therefore, also moved from industry to academia once (and who knows what’s on the cards for me in the future….). … Read more

How to Get Hired in Pharma

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Learn what recruiters in the pharma industry are looking for in applicants and how to put your best foot forward with your application (even without prior industry experience). I interviewed Sam Barrett, a career coach and former recruiter for the pharma industry. Sam provides advice about preparing applications for jobs in pharma and what can … Read more