Dr Vic

Uncover the Hidden Job Market with Informational Interviews

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The hidden job market describes jobs that aren’t openly advertised or posted online. But it’s more than that. These days, it’s about getting to recruiters hiring managers early before jobs need to be posted or as soon as the listing goes live. The earlier you get your resume in front of a decision maker the … Read more

What next after academia?

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If you’re struggling with that ‘What Next?’ in your career, here’s a resource that could really help:  The PapaPhD podcast, which will help you find out more about what you can do after a PhD. I’ve been fortunate to grab an interview with the host of PapaPhD, David Mendes, who tells us how it all … Read more

What is it Like to Work as a Medical Writer?

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This short video provides insights about what professional medical writers value. In this career discussion Vera Chan (a freelance regulatory Medical Writer) and myself (a Medical Communications professional in big pharma), quiz each other about our experiences of working in Medical Writing. We provide our working preferences, insights into life as a medical writer, and … Read more