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Managing Job Interview Questions
Author: Cliff Mintz There are countless interview question anecdotes and horror stories on the Internet. Moreover, urban legend suggests that jobseekers should expect to be asked “off-the-wall” or ridiculous questions during face-to-face job interviews. While this may...
Why Professionalism Matters More Than Performance
Author: Jason Burns The article below is written by Sci.bio’s technology partner, Jason Burns of Kortivity. This piece really resonates with us at Sci.bio, as professionalism and customer service are our top KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Myth: Good performance is...
Work-Life Balance in Biotech
Author: Claire Jarvis A career in the biotech industry is a dream for many STEM professionals, though it can be a challenging, demanding career. As in all industries, there’s a lot you can do to prevent burnout and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Challenges of...
Beyond the Interview: Negotiating A Job Offer
Author: Cliff Mintz One of the trickiest parts of the job seeking process is negotiating an employment offer if one is extended. Generally speaking, there is a lot of anxiety, trepidation and misinformation surrounding the entire job negotiation process. This is...
The Sci.bio TEAM Volunteer at the Greater Boston Food Bank
The Greater Boston Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. "Through compassion and action, together we can End Hunger Here." Recently some of the Sci.bio team visited The Greater Boston Food Bank to...
Ikigai—Find Your Career Sweet Spot
The 4 questions that every professional, especially job seekers, should ask themselves. By Dr. Brad Fanger, STEM career coach, Great Fit Coaching “What is the best next step for my career?” This is something everyone should consider. For job seekers, it is the first...
The Job Search: Are Cover Letters Still a Thing?
Author: Cliff Mintz Before the advent of the internet, a cover letter was an essential requirement when applying for a job. These days, however, some companies may require a cover letter while others do not. Interestingly, in some instances, companies do not specify...
Screen for Success
Author: Gabrielle Bauer Pre-interview screening helps you hire the right people faster The hiring process is a pyramid: you start out with a platform of candidates, and stack it up with smaller and smaller platforms until you get to the golden egg at the summit....
How to Reconnect with Previous Candidates
Author: Claire Jarvis With the biotech market hungry for candidates, and the average employee changing jobs every few years, recruiters cannot never assume that the end of a job search is the last time they’ll work with a particular applicant. Both recruiters and...