Thursday, September 19, 2024, 3 – 4:30 PM EDT
Office of Postdoctoral and Mentored Trainee EducationINDUSTRY JOB SEARCH SERIES
All Emory Biomedical/Biological Science postdocs and graduate students seeking, planning to seek, or curious about careers in industry are strongly encouraged to attend this series.
Facilitated by: Bill Lindstaedt, MS, OPE Career ConsultantBill has been helping scientists and engineers make career decisions for more than 25 years. Since 2001, his career advising practice has focused exclusively on the needs of PhD level scientists. Since 2014, his primary appointment has been as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Career Advancement, International and Postdoctoral Services at UCSF. He has developed particular expertise working with biomedical scientists as they transition from academic positions to careers in biotech and other non-academic settings. Bill is also the a co-author of "myIDP", a popular career development tool hosted by Science magazine's careers site. Bill also provides free 1:1 career consultations (one-time or multi-session) based on your individual needs. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT HERE.
WEEK 3:
After attending this skill-building workshop, you will leave with a set of frameworks that will help you respond effectively to the most common questions asked of postdocs when they interview for that first industry researcher position. You will improve your ability to respond to opening and closing interview scenarios, as well as tough and awkward interview questions. Finally, we will discuss tips for tailoring your job talk to an industry setting.QUESTIONS?Contact Sam Ramosevac, Ph.D.Director of Career DevelopmentOffice of Postdoctoral and Mentored Trainee Education (OMPTE)