Interviews and Job Hunting Pharmaceutical

Pharma jobs for B.Sc. (Canada) Technicians Instruments Animal handling Sales Research assistants (U.S.)

Pharma jobs for M.Sc. (Canada) Technicians Instruments Animal handling Research Assistants U.S. and Canada Intellectual property

Intellectual property Pharma jobs for Ph.D. Research Scientists Scientific skills Management Leadership Intellectual property

What Companies Look For Attitudes and Abilities Leadership Communication Skills Interest and Job Fit Interpersonal Skills Background Training/Experience

Make a list of desired jobs and companies Starting a job search Make a list of desired jobs and companies A List B List C List Contact your A list first Make sure you are interested

First impressions are important Be Yourself and Relax Enjoy the interview Dress properly Professional Bring clothes appropriate to the weather You are being evaluated all the time Travel Meals

Be responsive, interact Communicate strengths and interests Sell Yourself Be responsive, interact Communicate strengths and interests Illustrate capabilities Ask for info you want or need Don’t be shy

Meetings with managers Meeting with human resources Interviews last a day Seminar Meetings with managers Technical questions Meeting with human resources Ask questions Benefits, pension Don’t ask about salary Lunch and dinner You are still being evaluated

Company is buying your brain Make sure they see it Knowledge Leadership Interpersonal skills Attitude

Present your graduate research Check the available time and facilities Interview seminar Present your graduate research Check the available time and facilities Call ahead and ask Put effort into the seminar Many opportunities lost here

Seminar structure (50 minute) Introduction Body Summary Often neglected

Clearly outline your goals Seminar introduction 15 minutes Explain significance Provide background Don’t assume they know what you are talking about Clearly outline your goals

Title tells the whole story Clear printing Seminar body 25 to 30 minutes One idea per slide Don’t overload Title tells the whole story Each slide title is the conclusion of the slide Clear printing Ariel font (sans serif) Large size

They will listen to you or read Point form, highlights Keep writing brief They will listen to you or read NOT BOTH Point form, highlights

They want you brain not your body Focus on why Illustrate your intellectual input Explain decisions Explain concepts Clarify points Avoid temptation to overload

Seminar conclusion 5 minutes Often neglected Address each point in your intro Address all your project goals Tell them why your work was important

Failure to orient audience Perceived lack of commitment or motivation Seven deadly sins Failure to orient audience Perceived lack of commitment or motivation Too much extra information common Failure to derive conclusions Common Disorganized Pair of hands syndrome Failure to highlight significance

Starting your new job Your career path is determined early Reputation hard to change once you get one

Realize you are on your own Don’t be afraid to ask Fastest way to learn Recognize key people Find out organization norms Dress code Addressing co-workers Focus or workable problems

Develop a positive attitude Success has more to do with attitude Be enthusiastic Good visibility Working hours Use your best skills Avoid becoming a management liability

Performance evaluation Find out early how the company evaluates Achieve your goals

Quantity and quality of work Work smart not just hard Initiative and creativity Judgement and analytical ability Communication and interpersonal skills Planning Leadership Dependability Performance under pressure Security and safety concious

Success is mostly attitude 80/20 rule Can achieve 80% of results with 20% of work Try to focus on the 20% Success is 80 % attitude and 20 % aptitude Work smart