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Interviews and Job Hunting
Pharmaceutical
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Pharma jobs for B.Sc. (Canada)
Technicians Instruments Animal handling Sales Research assistants (U.S.)
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Pharma jobs for M.Sc. (Canada)
Technicians Instruments Animal handling Research Assistants U.S. and Canada Intellectual property
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Intellectual property
Pharma jobs for Ph.D. Research Scientists Scientific skills Management Leadership Intellectual property
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What Companies Look For
Attitudes and Abilities Leadership Communication Skills Interest and Job Fit Interpersonal Skills Background Training/Experience
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Company is buying your brain
Make sure they see it Knowledge Leadership Interpersonal skills Attitude
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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
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Seminar structure (50 minute)
Introduction Body Summary Often neglected
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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
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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
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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
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They want you brain not your body
Focus on why Illustrate your intellectual input Explain decisions Explain concepts Clarify points Avoid temptation to overload
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Seminar conclusion 5 minutes Often neglected Address each point in your intro Address all your project goals Tell them why your work was important
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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
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Starting your new job Your career path is determined early Reputation hard to change once you get one
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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
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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
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Performance evaluation
Find out early how the company evaluates Achieve your goals
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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
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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
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