‘Search Strategies’
Nashville Area Career Fair, February 11, 2014
Jan. 23, 2014—The Nashville Area Career Fair is on Tuesday, February 11, at the Williamson County Ag Exposition Park. The event is free, but tickets are required. The BRET Office of Career Development has your tickets! For more information, visit www.nashvillefairs.org. Email kate.stuart@vanderbilt.edu to request a ticket. She will put tickets at the BRET front desk (Light...
PhD and Master’s Virtual Career Fair
Jan. 10, 2014—Meet employers live in a virtual setting… Open to PhD & Master’s Students, Postdocs, and Alumni. Sponsored by the Graduate Career Consortium Schools To register and for more information, visit the Career Eco site.
Postdoctoral opportunities at the NIH
Dec. 4, 2013—The NIH Office of Intramurual Training & Education maintains a list of available NIH postdoctoral positions on their website. As in academia, however, not all NIH postdoctoral opportunities are advertised! If you are interested in a particular lab at the NIH, you should reach out directly to the potential postdoctoral mentor even if there is...
5 Non-Annoying Ways to Follow Up After a Job Interview
Aug. 13, 2013—“What You May Be Ignoring In Your Job Search” by Heather Huhman, Glassdoor.com You did your research, tailored your resume, and applied for a great position. You may have even scored an interview, came prepared, and impressed the interviewer. Now it’s just time to play the waiting game, right? Wrong! If you’re sitting around waiting for your dream job to find...
Ten Take-Aways from the Career Symposium
Aug. 7, 2013—Your professional journey will be unpredictable and unforgettable. Begin your journey by understanding your strengths. Strengths Finder 2.0 is a great place to start. (Linda Distlerath) Have a good dose of humility. In your first job, find a buddy who can help guide you through the unwritten protocols and etiquette of your workplace environment. (Linda...
Best Questions to Ask in Your Job Interview
Jun. 26, 2013—Best Questions to Ask in Your Job Interview, by Carole Martin, in BioSpace When this question is asked in the interview, surprisingly, the most common answer is “No.” Not only is this the wrong answer, you have missed an opportunity to find out information about the company. It is important for you to ask questions; not...