‘“Path to Career” Resources’
Beyond the Lab: Karissa Culbreath, Medical Genetics
Apr. 3, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight Karissa Culbreath, the Scientific Director at Tricore Laboratories. Dr. Culbreath was a speaker at the 2013 Annual Career Symposium, and she shares her bio...
Beyond the Lab: Kim Dahlman, Shared Resource
Apr. 2, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight Kim Dahlman, PhD, the Director of Innovative Translational Research Shared Resource at the Vanderbilt Ingram-Cancer Center. Dr. Dahlman speaks with the BRET Office of Career Development about...
Beyond the Lab: Seth Ogden, Patent Law
Apr. 1, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. We are starting off the series with the most popular interview of the series. This particular video is with patent attorney, Seth Ogden. Dr. Ogden has since returned to...
How to make a good first impression
Oct. 27, 2015—Meeting someone new for a business meeting, interview, or conference? How to make a good first impression, by author Harvey Mackay for The Business Journals, provides tips for how to act – and what not to do – when meeting new acquaintances for the first time.
Guide to Cover Letters by OITE Careers Blog
Sep. 14, 2015—Your cover letter is often the first document an employer sees. It serves not only as an introduction to your résumé or CV but to you and your writing style. Take advantage of this opportunity to expand upon your qualifications. A cover letter also allows you to: » Elaborate on important experiences/skills and relate them...
Career Resource: How to Get a Job in Industry by Dr. Tom Novak
Jun. 12, 2015—Dr. Tom Novak is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Cellular Dynamics International (CDI). Given his academic experience (PhD from Caltech and Postdoc from Yale) and industry experience (Wyeth-Ayerst, Roche, Fate Therapeutics, CDI), Dr. Novak has great advice for students and postdocs on how to successfully transition from academia to industry. Read below to...
Advice for crafting a compelling cover letter
May. 8, 2015—The following two articles are a "must read" for everyone who will need to write a cover letter, now or at some time in the future. (That's you, right?) "Dear Dr. Neufeld" from ScienceCareers is written by a professor from the University of Waterloo who has grown frustrated with the letters of inquiry he has received from...
50 Most Common Interview Questions (great blog post from Glassdoor)
May. 1, 2015—Prepping for a job interview? Courtesy of Glassdoor, here's a list of 50 common interview questions you should be ready to answer in your interview.
Learn Coding: courses and schools in Nashville
Apr. 13, 2015—The BRET Office of Career Development does not endorse these opportunities, nor do we know the effectiveness of the programs. That said, here are a few options to learn more with your interest coding. The Iron Yard (Nashville) The Iron Yard works directly with Launch Tennessee to bring tech education to the already-robust ecosystem they...
“Job Searching While Pregnant” by the OITE Careers Blog
Jan. 19, 2015—Job Searching While Pregnant – OITE Career Blog – NIH Office of Intramural – Training and education
Download latest Career Trends booklet by ScienceCareers/AAAS
Jan. 16, 2015— If you are considering making the move from the lab, you are not alone. This transition is taking place at all career levels, spurred by different motivations. Whatever the reason, many have successfully taken this road, and so can you. Learn More: Download your free copy of the newest PDF booklet in our Career Trends series, Exploring Careers Beyond...
2015 Vanderbilt Center for Teaching Fellowships Available
Jan. 16, 2015—Deadline is Monday, February 16, the Center for Teaching (CFT) hires graduate student fellows as part of its efforts to mentor and train graduate students, including those serving as teaching assistants or instructors of record here at Vanderbilt as well as those interested in developing teaching skills for future faculty careers. The CFT has several...
Looking for a faculty position in the sciences at a small liberal arts teaching college?
Jan. 16, 2015—Looking for a faculty position in the sciences at a small liberal arts teaching college? Here’s an insider’s view of the hiring process. In general, what does the hiring committee look for in an applicant? While teaching experience is great, depending on the school, it may or may not be essential. What is important,...
Guest Blog Post: So you want to be a science writer?
Jan. 13, 2015—While moving away from the bench toward a science-writing career can feel daunting, it is possible (and as this collection of science writer origin stories shows, lots of folks have done it). When you’re interested in any career, whether it’s one at the bench or not, the best way to eventually get the job that...
Job Postings now on Twitter!
Jan. 7, 2015— In an effort to simplify the information found on the often-updated Office of Career Development blog, job postings can now be found on Twitter! How do I access these tweets? 1. Follow us on Twitter @VUBRETPhDJobs 2. Request to be notified on your mobile or email device when tweets are updated. What if...
Use VersatilePhD to learn more about careers
Nov. 19, 2014—Thanksgiving weekend, why not dedicate a couple hours to learn about nonacademic careers and open your mind to some new possibilities? The PhD Career Finder is an excellent tool for that. Everyone can read about a wide variety of good careers for PhDs. Those at subscribing institutions get to read the “How to Break In”...
PhD Jobs: How To Transition From Academia Into Business
Sep. 17, 2014—“I sent resumes to over 200 companies during my last year of graduate school and heard back from exactly zero of them. It was embarrassing. And confusing. I guess I just assumed that big corporations would fall all over themselves trying to hire me once I had a PhD. Not so much. Getting my PhD turned...
Financial Wellness highlighted in recent GradLEAF newsletter
Sep. 14, 2014—Thanks to the most recent GradLEAF newsletter, the following resources contain tips on enhancing your knowledge about financial management and wellness. Borrowing Money Grad School Debt is Said to Rise Rapidly and Deserve More Policy Attention (Chronicle of Higher Education): A summary of findings from the New America Foundation Financial Planning Tools: The following...
5 Most Promising Biotech Jobs By 2022
Jul. 10, 2014—In this recent article from BioSpace, Angelina Rose explains the 5 most promising biotech positions by 2022: Biomedical Engineer, Biostatistician, Biochemists and Biophysicists, Nuclear Technicians, and Medical Scientist. “Foretelling the future of the American workforce is difficult—unless you’re a psychic with a crystal ball. The rest of us must rely on an array of data if we want to predict where the best...
Two Part Series on Industry Interviews
Jul. 7, 2014—In this recent article for ScienceCareers, recruiter Dave Jensen presents Views on an Interview, a two-part summary of a “typical” job interview for a biotech company. In Part 1, the job candidate tackles HR interviews, a job talk, lunch, and unanticipated interview questions. In Part 2, an individual interview turns into a panel interview and the day ends with a surprise...