Career Paths
Christiana
Davis
Finding the Door to Get your Foot In
We are often told to get our foot in the door. Yet, for most of us, finding the door is our greatest challenge. In fact, most foreign nationals find this to be true. Case in point, I am originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa. I completed medical training in Russia, and matriculated to the United ...
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Jennifer
Reineke Pohlhaus
Take Care of Yourself
In this crazy busy world when we are all focused on our jobs, and careers, and our research, don’t forget to focus on yourself. I’ve seen many articles lately that when taken together, make me think more about taking care of myself, especially if you are still young.
Fabian
Zanella
Postdoc in Academia: Freedom of thought for the brave.
As I was finishing my PhD, I faced a dilemma that comes across the minds of many PhD graduates: To stay in academia or try to transition to an industry job.In my case, I took the first option--even after being tempted with a few industry positions that paid more generous salaries.A good friend that ...
Shu Chin
Ma
How to Linkedin- a personal prospective in the proper etiquette
When I was introduced to LinkedIn in 2004 there were no plethora of articles, blogs or websites about the proper etiquette for using the site.I learned it the hard way, by having a few soul-pulping rejections, mortifying notification of suspended requests, and a couple of not so politely worded resp...
Nathan
Vanderford
Don’t Avoid All Risk: On Becoming a Skilled Risk Manager
Imagine if a start-up company in an emerging market called you today and offered you your dream job with all your dream benefits and in your dream geographic location. Would you take the job without reservation? Or would you immediately envision the risks involved in a start-up company in an unprove...
Michael
Salgaller
The Siren’s Song of Employment
So, how is the New year treating you? Are your resolutions still in place, or have you joined the humbled masses who will swear once again to never make New Year’s resolutions? I know Spiderman (in the 2012 reboot) said that the best kind of promises are those you can’t keep – but are you real...
Charlotte
Mitchell
I got my PhD – now what?
I am very excited to be writing blog posts for the Bio Careers community and hope that my experiences can help other PhD scientists discover their own career path. In this first introductory blog, I want to tell you all a little bit about myself and also address an issue that I think a lot of scienc...
Shu Chin
Ma
Sibling Rivalry: The Stupidest Way to Choose Your Career
First things first: Maybe you’re wondering how I can make that claim? Let me tell you a story about a girl and her inability to swallow her pride.
Lauren
Celano
“How” to find a Mentor(s)
A mentor is someone who shares both wisdom and knowledge. Most often a person that is more senior in a role or specific area of expertise. A mentor can be extremely valuable for advice, insight, and professional and personal development. The importance of having a good mentor cannot be overstated; b...
Kristine
Hennessy
The Stigma of Leaving
When I last wrote, I had been offered a position as a teacher, and jumped at the chance. It has been the most fulfilling job I have ever had. I have the chance every day to make a lasting impact on my students.