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Lauren Celano, MBA
March 24, 2016
Looking Your Best on Paper – Resume Writing for Postdocs
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Looking your Best on Paper – Building a Resume and Cover Letter for Industry
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Lauren Celano CEO, Propel Careers
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Differences and similarities between a resume and CV
Content advice
Formatting advice
Resume examples for research and non-research roles
What happens to your resume, CV and cover letter after you apply
Outline
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A Resume is not a CV
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Resume CV
And a Resume is not an NIH Biosketch!!!
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Be succinct
Include “big-picture” summaries of research experience
Tell a story
Tailor to position (layout and keywords)
Don’t minimize accomplishments
Similarities Between CVs and Resumes
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Differences Between CVs and Resumes
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CV Resume
Address Work Home
Email Professional address Personal address
Education Education listed first Education can be listed a few different places
Research detail Include a lot of detail on research projects. Correct to assume reader has knowledge in your field
Research detail is tailored for each role / company
References Professional references listed
Typically not listed
Mentees Mentees names listed Mentees names not listed
Grants List grants with $$ on CV’s Grants funding agency name listed, typically not dollar amount
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Picture
Personal information:
date of birth, family, relationship status
Be careful with listing hobbies
Interesting hobbies are ok
US Resumes: Do not include
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When to Submit a Resume or CV
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CV Resume
Academic PI Role X
Academic Research Role X
Academic Administrative Role X
Industry Research Role X (with papers and presentations)
Industry non-research role i.e. project management, clinical, regulatory, etc
X (papers and presentations optional)
All other Non-Academic Roles i.e. consulting, investment banking, venture capital, marketing, etc
X (papers and presentations optional)
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Example of an academic CV
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Resume Example
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10 Seconds …
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The average time an HR looks at your resume or CV
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You choose what to
highlight among your experiences
Customize your Skills!
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Skills for Academic Success can also apply to Industry
Publications and Presentations
Thought Leadership (e.g.) Peer Reviewing
Chairing conferences
Advisory Roles
Grants Navigation / external funding
Involvement in the University
IRB, IACUC, etc
Admissions committees Departmental initiatives
Collaborations
Teaching
Mentoring
Additional Skills Gained in Academic relevant to Industry
Writing / reviewing intellectual property
Developing Business plans; market research
Consulting clubs / case studies
Writing: blogs, technical / non-technical writing
Software: Illustrator, photoshop, indesign
Quantitative Skills: SAS, Matlab, STATA, R, SPSS, Matlab, etc
Courses: i.e. Drug discovery, entrepreneurship, finance, regulatory, etc
Leadership roles in organizations
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Research and Development
Solid Technical Foundation
Translational research
Manage / Initiate research collaborations
Work cross functionally
Write patents Intern with startup Develop business
plans Write Grants
Highlighting Skills for Different Roles
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Research and Development
Solid Technical Foundation
Translational research
Manage / Initiate research collaborations
Work cross functionally
Write patents Intern with startup Develop business
plans Write Grants
Intellectual Property
Highlighting Skills for Different Roles
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Research and Development
Solid Technical Foundation
Translational research
Manage / Initiate research collaborations
Work cross functionally
Write patents Intern with startup Develop business
plans Write Grants
Intellectual Property
Grant Writer / Reviewer /
Administrator
Highlighting Skills for Different Roles
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Research and Development
Solid Technical Foundation
Translational research
Manage / Initiate research collaborations
Work cross functionally
Write patents Intern with startup Develop business
plans Write Grants
Intellectual Property
Grant Writer / Reviewer /
Administrator
Product/Project / Alliance
Management
Highlighting Skills for Different Roles
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Research and Development
Solid Technical Foundation
Translational research
Manage / Initiate research collaborations
Work cross functionally
Write patents Intern with startup Develop business
plans Write Grants
Intellectual Property
Grant Writer / Reviewer /
Administrator
Product/Project / Alliance
Management
Technology Transfer
Highlighting Skills for Different Roles
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Research and Development
Solid Technical Foundation
Translational research
Manage / Initiate research collaborations
Work cross functionally
Write patents Intern with startup Develop business
plans Write Grants
Intellectual Property
Grant Writer / Reviewer /
Administrator
Product/Project / Alliance
Management
Entrepreneurial Company
Set up a lab (with 1st time PI)
Develop a new research direction for the lab
Comfortable with very innovative research
Wear many hats Initiate
collaborations Write grants, annual
reporting Write Patents Intern with a startup
Technology Transfer
Highlighting Skills for Different Roles
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Business Development
Startup formed from your research
Tech Transfer Internship Collaborative Research Intern at Startup Develop a business plan Secured funding for
your research Business Course(s) Patents Networking Negotiation
Medical Affairs, Clinical Research
Translational disease research
Collaborate with Clinicians/ Medical Teams
Clinical research Clinical biomarkers IRB experience Regulatory
submissions Regulatory / clinical
courses Presenting a lot
Highlighting Skills for Different Roles
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Strategy Consulting
Consulting club Case competitions Business courses Leadership roles in
organizations Tech transfer
internships Working with cross
functional teams Presenting a lot Strong writing skills
Marketing Communications
Technical & non-technical writing
Lab Public Relations Give Tours / Present
Blog writing Design flyers or
marketing materials Social Media use programs i.e.
Illustrator, photoshop
Regulatory
Develop / improve processes
Develop SOP’s and protocols
Train people on techniques
QC data Contribute data to a
regulatory filing Work with cross
functional teams
Highlighting Skills for Different Roles
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Policy
Advocate for grad students / postdocs (i.e. head of grad student or postdoc association)
Member of a groups advocacy committee like AWIS or your “professional association, i.e. AACR”
Member of national postdoc association
Improve policies within university
Technical Sales / Application Specialist
Manage relationship with vendors
Manage the purchasing process
Develop budgets Install equipment Train people on
techniques Develop training
materials
Data Science Roles
Quantitative Skills i.e. SAS, STATA, R
Data visualization tools
Programming languages
“big data analytics”
Highlighting Skills for Different Roles
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Management
Manage people (interns, grad students, teams)
Manage a team/activity for your lab or outside of your lab, i.e. non profit
Manage a collaboration Manage a grant review Manage a activity
Teaching and Managing Skills – Always Valuable
Teaching
TA or TF at undergrad or graduate school
Adjunct teach a lecture or a course
Design courses / labs Volunteer with STEM
non-profits Teach at grade school
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Resume Formatting
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Resume Example
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If you want to pursue research
Highlight research experiences, skills, techniques
Research Techniques Section in Resume
If you want to pursue non-research roles
Highlight teaching, presentation, organizational, volunteer, team work, mentorship experiences
2 pages can be okay
Put your name (first / last) in the file name
Formatting matters
A Few Points to Consider…
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How do you Know What to Include in a Resume?
Use the job description to guide you
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Experience and Required Skills:
This position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the area of biology or life sciences.
The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate/industry research experience related to Molecular Genetics with a comprehensive understanding of genetically modified mouse model generation.
The individual should have extensive knowledge and technical proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques to work independently in the design and generation of complex targeting constructs
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and accurately perform new procedures involving a range of technologies
Ability to motivate and/or supervise junior staff with a good understanding of project scheduling and timeline
Excellent written and oral communication skills in addition to a strong desire to excel in a multi-disciplinary environment and dedication to team work are essential
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Company is looking for a Scientist, dedicated to the Molecular group to utilize high-throughput techniques to generate genetically modified mouse models for pharmaceutical development.
Hard Skills – Green. Soft Skills – Purple.
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Hard Skills
High-throughput techniques to generate genetically modified mouse models
Experience with state-of-the-art molecular technologies
Familiarity with current advances in transgenic and genome engineering technologies
Ability to design and generation of complex targeting constructs
Publications
Patents
Soft Skills
Ability to trouble shoot under minimal supervision
Scientific and technical supervision to junior staff
Ability to maintain scientific curiosity
Communication and documentation skills
Ability to quickly learn
Experience with project scheduling and meeting timelines
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment and team oriented
Points to Highlight in your Resume and Cover Letter
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Your name, with credentials (e.g. Ph.D., MBA)
Contact Information
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John Smith, Ph.D. XX Street, Cambridge Ma, 02139 [email protected]; 123-456-7890
Green Card Holder
Your HOME address, personal phone and email Have a professional email name… i.e. [email protected]
If you are international and have US citizenship or Green Card, list it, otherwise sponsorship is assumed
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Objective vs. SOQ
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Objective can be restrictive in a resume
Objective: to be a research chemist in an oncology biotech
What if your objective changes?
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What top 3 things do you want people to know about your qualifications… Scientific skills Business skills/interest Leadership ability, analytical skills, teamwork
… and your fit with the
company and position
Summary of Qualifications
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SOQ Example - Science
Adaptable neuroscientist specializing in the molecular mechanisms underlying chronic neurodegeneration
Disease experience includes Alzheimer’s, ALS, and rare neuromuscular diseases (NM, CFTD, HCM, MPD-1 &GSD-V).
Highly skilled in both in vitro (cellular and molecular biology, protein, histology and imaging) and in vivo (surgery, behavioral analysis) research techniques.
Established track record of successful collaborative research projects (4 external and 3 internal), strong ability to multi-task and work effectively within a group setting.
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Current postdoctoral fellow with a research background in infectious disease and vaccine development.
Understanding of healthcare related IP and commercialization through tech transfer internship.
Successful collaboration experience (2 external and 3 internal), and strong communication skills (>10 international conference presentations)
SOQ Example - Business
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EXPERIENCE
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Employment – salaried
Graduate and undergraduate research
Certain volunteer experience
What belongs in this section?
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How you List Information Matters
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Name
Address
Phone; email
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Provide a one sentence description of the lab, or organization you work(ed) for.
Listing Organization Information
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EXPERIENCE University, Boston MA Sept 2006-2012 One sentence desc of lab Postdoctoral researcher, Department of XX
X Lab focuses on novel neurobiology research in the area of X therapeutic area
X Lab is focused on cutting edge bioinformatics modeling for drug efficacy predictions
X Lab focuses on evaluating small molecule oncology therapeutics
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When listing position title, include department
Graduate student researcher, Cell Biology Department
Graduate Researcher, Department of Radiology
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Listing Job Title
EXPERIENCE University, Boston MA Sept 2006-2012 One sentence desc of lab Postdoctoral researcher, Department of XX
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List what you were responsible for:
Research focused on XX
Identified a novel pathway related to XX
Responsible for setting up the lab and/or coordinating research of lab mates
Utilized the specific lab techniques of XXX
Were you responsible for managing any... People, budgets, collaborations, activities, relationships, etc
Did you present at public meetings or conferences on behalf of the lab or company?
Did you write grants?
Listing Scientific Experience
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Lead a team of 4 graduate students and postdocs to perform a genetic screen leading to the identification of 12 novel genes that regulate synaptic morphology and development
Initiated and lead collaborations with Dr. James E. Rothman (Yale University), Dr. Daniel Kümmel (Universität Osnabrück, Germany), Dr. Maria Bykhovskaia (Universidad de Caribe, Puerto Rico)
Collaborated with clinical team in the design of a phase I trial for brain tumors (industry / academic collaboration).
Extensive experience writing successful grants (i.e. RO1, SBIR, AHA, NSF).
Trains fellows and graduate students (>20 people) in cellular and molecular biology techniques.
Highlighting Transferable Experience
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Before:
Research studies the role of different cell types in VNH with emphasis on key proteins such as VEGF-A, miRNA-21 and IEX-1
What does this mean?
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Resumes – Wording Matters…
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After:
Research studies chronic kidney disease and the role of key proteins in an oxygen-deprived environment.
Drill your resume down to words that many people can understand
Resumes – Wording Matters…
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Practice Saying your Research
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Two+ Positions under one Organization
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Subheadings Can be Useful
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Highlight transferrable skills for certain roles
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Strategy for Subheadings…
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If you have gained several experiences in a position you can make a separate section to highlight the skills
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University X, Boston MA 2011- Present
Graduate Student Researcher, Dept of _______
Project 1: Research focused on X (2014- present)
Project 2: Research focused on X (2013- present)
Project 3: Research focused on X (2011-2013)
Collaborated with XX
Techniques used include XX
etc
Listing Multiple Projects
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Listing Multiple Projects
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RESUME EXAMPLES
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Research Resume
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Project Management Role
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Business Development Role
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1 Page Consulting Resume Example
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SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
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Skills and Techniques
Molecular Biology: Cloning, PCR, quantitative PCR, mutagenic PCR, DNA purification from Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, DNA sequence analysis, plasmid design and construction, microarrays, Illumina-based sequencing
Protein: Protein expression, protein purification via affinity chromatography, protein separation by SDS/PAGE, ELISAs, Western blotting, protein quantification, enzymatic protein digestion
Microbiology: Construction and maintenance of mutant bacterial strains, characterization of mutant phenotypes (ie. growth curves, cell wall protein profile, biofilm assays, antibiotic and stress susceptibility, etc.), quantitative plating, bacterial staining, light and fluorescent microscopy, electronic microscopy sample preparation, transcriptional profiling
Virology: Manipulation of positive RNA virus (Dengue virus) including tissue culture infection, plaquing assays, and mouse model of infection
Immunology and Tissue Culture: Growth of bacteria in primary macrophages and tissue culture cells; maintenance of tissue culture lines; isolation and differentiation of primary cells; flow cytometry; cytokine analysis by ELISAs and Western blotting; immunofluorescence; transcriptional profiling by qPCR and microarray analysis; Tcell stimulation assays; quantitative and qualitative antibody assessment
Animal Infections: Intravenous, intraperitoneal, and pulmonary infection, nasopharyngeal colonization of mice, full dissections and determination of bacterial load in liver, spleen, intestines, lymph nodes, lungs, nasal lavage; cytokine and antibody assessment from serum and tissue samples
Computer: Microsoft Office, Swiss PDB, GraphPad Prism, Kaleidagraph, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Vector NTI, EndNote, Literature Search (PubMed, MEDLINE, GoogleScholar, Science Direct)
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Scientific / Technical Skills
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Imaging software
Statistics programs
Design software
Programming languages
Patent databases
Marketing software
Etc…
Non-Laboratory Scientific Skills
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Education Section
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List degree, thesis title, academic distinctions
List certificates, etc. under “Additional Training”
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These sections vary from person to person.
Additional Sections
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Additional Sections
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RESUME FORMATTING
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Formatting is off - Attention to detail lacking
Attention to Detail…
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Full Use of Pages
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If using 2 pages, use the full second page
Page 2
Page 1
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This is hard to read.
Use Bullet Points
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Writing a Cover Letter
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Put job # or title in the cover letter
Include your contact details – email and phone number
Reiterate the job requirements
Tailor your cover letter
Don’t put in random irrelevant information
Keep to 1 page
Address to: Dear Hiring Manager (is fine)
Make sure the company knows that you have read the job description
Writing a Cover Letter
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3-4 paragraphs
Intro Paragraph
Paragraph about your Hard Skills aligned for the role
Paragraph about your Soft skills aligned for the role
An additional paragraph, if needed to emphasize either hard or soft skills relevant for the role
Conclusion paragraph
Sign with Name, Email address, Phone
Building a Cover Letter
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Sample CL Format
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Experience and Required Skills:
This position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the area of biology or life sciences.
The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate/industry research experience related to Molecular Genetics with a comprehensive understanding of genetically modified mouse model generation.
The individual should have extensive knowledge and technical proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques to work independently in the design and generation of complex targeting constructs
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and accurately perform new procedures involving a range of technologies
Ability to motivate and/or supervise junior staff with a good understanding of project scheduling and timeline
Excellent written and oral communication skills in addition to a strong desire to excel in a multi-disciplinary environment and dedication to team work are essential
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Company is looking for a Scientist, dedicated to the Molecular group to utilize high-throughput techniques to generate genetically modified mouse models for pharmaceutical development.
Hard Skills – Green. Soft Skills – Purple.
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Hard Skills
High-throughput techniques to generate genetically modified mouse models
Experience with state-of-the-art molecular technologies
Familiarity with current advances in transgenic and genome engineering technologies
Ability to design and generation of complex targeting constructs
Publications
Patents
Soft Skills
Ability to trouble shoot under minimal supervision
Scientific and technical supervision to junior staff
Ability to maintain scientific curiosity
Communication and documentation skills
Ability to quickly learn
Experience with project scheduling and meeting timelines
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment and team oriented
Points to Highlight in your Resume and Cover Letter
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I have over 15 years of research experience that relates to carcinogenesis, stem cell maintenance, developmental and skeletal biology regulated by Wnt signaling. As a graduate student, I used mouse genetics to characterize a dose dependent Wnt inhibitor high bone mass phenotype. During my postdoctoral work I have continued studying Wnt signaling. I have analyzed the intracellular phosphorylation sites of Wnt co-receptors, and the extracellular ligand-binding surface for Wnt and its inhibitors. I have also functionally characterized an interaction site important for R-spondins used to regulate Wnt receptor levels in stem cells. Most recently, I generated a series of Wnt mutants to examine disulfide bonds essential for Wnt biogenesis and receptor binding. As part of this research I became an expert in cell and molecular biology concepts and techniques and in cell signaling assays.
I am an accomplished scientist with 28 publications (13 first author), and have presented work at national meetings (3 oral and 10 poster). I have demonstrated a high level of self-motivation, organization, and ability to work collaboratively by initiating and/or managing multi-institute academic collaborations (Oxford, U. Michigan), and collaborations within industry (Millipore, Pfizer CTI).
Sample Cover Letter Paragraphs for a Scientific Role
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I am a Ph.D. trained scientist with expertise in ophthalmology, specifically geographic atrophy (GA) in advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), acute retinal necrosis (ARN), and other inherited retinal degenerations. For my research, I lead a research team on a preclinical study investigating the use of patient-specific iPSCs as a potential therapy for AMD. As part of this work, I manage collaborations with internal and external clinicians and basic scientists as well as non-profit foundations. This has provided me the opportunity to gain exposure to clinical applications of my research, develop relationships with KOL’s in the ophthalmology space, and communicate extensively with clinicians, researchers, and technical and non-technical audiences. I have a strong publication record and have presented at local and national ophthalmology meetings. I continually review leading journals for latest advances in this area of work.
Sample Cover Letter Paragraphs for a MSL role
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Highlight engagement with clinical trials or clinicians, presentation, teamwork, disease area of expertise, KOL outreach, etc
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You want to highlight
Disease expertise (if relevant to the company)
Teamwork skills
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Leadership roles in organizations
Business / consulting experience Tech transfer internships
Courses
Business plan competitions
Etc
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Sample Cover Letter Info for a Consulting Role
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I have a research background that spans biology, microbiology, and pharmacology and over 10 years of translational research experience through my Ph.D. and postdoctoral fellowship. I worked on projects focused on cancer and CNS injury, and also gained exposure to other therapeutic areas, such as diabetes and aging from my colleagues. My training has taught me to review literature and quickly synthesize information in order to get up to speed in new areas. I have strong quantitative skills developed through extensive data gathering and analysis as well as excellent problem-solving skills.
I have a passion for the business side of science, and recently trained as an Intern at the Office of Technology Transfer and Business Development at University X. In this role, I worked on multiple projects covering diagnostics, drug discovery, medical devices and therapeutics to provide insights and recommendations on whether a particular technology has commercial potential. I performed primary and secondary market research, used information provided by inventors, and various proprietary databases such as MedTRACK, Pharma eTrack, and Thomson Innovation. I have a good publication record in peer-reviewed journals (20, 11 first author), experience communicating with leaders in the scientific community, and have presented research findings to colleagues at local and national meetings. I have also taken a leadership role at my university as the vice president of the postdoctoral association. My professional experience is a proven testimony of my leadership skills and strong communication skills.
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Sample Cover Letter Paragraphs for a Consulting Role
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If you know someone at the company, say it… I am writing to submit my application for the Associate Consultant position. I had the
pleasure of speaking with XX during a recent ___ meeting, and this confirmed my interest in Company X, as a place where I can have a stimulating and rewarding career in consulting. My credentials and skills are highly relevant for this position. I have listed a summary of my credentials and skills for this role below.
Sometimes it is helpful to provide an idea of when you can start I.e. May 2016
Sometimes it is helpful to provide your international status
A Cover Letter should be 1 page
A Few Other Points to Keep in Mind
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What happens to your job application
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HR Person Hiring
Manager Interviewers
Maybe
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Recruitment Database
Used by many firms, both large and small
Key word searchable Details in resume = searchable
Searches for key words in job description
User created profile (typically)
Systems can track applications over time
Do not get too fancy with resume formatting!!!
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Key Word Search Skills and Techniques Molecular Biology: Cloning, PCR, quantitative PCR, mutagenic PCR, DNA purification from Gram-
positive and Gram-negative bacteria, DNA sequence analysis, plasmid design and construction, microarrays, Illumina-based sequencing
Protein: Protein expression, protein purification via affinity chromatography, protein separation by SDS/PAGE, ELISAs, Western blotting, protein quantification, enzymatic protein digestion
Microbiology: Construction and maintenance of mutant bacterial strains, characterization of mutant phenotypes (ie. growth curves, cell wall protein profile, biofilm assays, antibiotic and stress susceptibility, etc.), quantitative plating, bacterial staining, light and fluorescent microscopy, electronic microscopy sample preparation, transcriptional profiling
Virology: Manipulation of positive RNA virus (Dengue virus) including tissue culture infection, plaquing assays, and mouse model of infection
Immunology and Tissue Culture: Growth of bacteria in primary macrophages and tissue culture cells; maintenance of tissue culture lines; isolation and differentiation of primary cells; flow cytometry; cytokine analysis by ELISAs and Western blotting; immunofluorescence; transcriptional profiling by qPCR and microarray analysis; Tcell stimulation assays; quantitative and qualitative antibody assessment
Animal Infections: Intravenous, intraperitoneal, and pulmonary infection, nasopharyngeal colonization of mice, full dissections and determination of bacterial load in liver, spleen, intestines, lymph nodes, lungs, nasal lavage; cytokine and antibody assessment from serum and tissue samples
Computer: Microsoft Office, Swiss PDB, GraphPad Prism, Kaleidagraph, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Vector NTI, EndNote, Literature Search (PubMed, MEDLINE, GoogleScholar, Science Direct)
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HR want to see … Focus
Do not apply for many
different jobs at the same
time
Making Connections that Fuel Innovation! Making Connections that Fuel Innovation!
2 years out: Self-awareness, Informational interviewing, networking
1-2 years out: Informational interviewing and networking
Academic Roles: 12 months out: actively apply
Industry Roles: 3-6 months out: actively apply
Be aware of certain application deadlines • Large Consulting / Investment Banks: apply Fall 2016; start ~ June 2017
• Boutique consulting firms / investment banks: Some fall application process, other rolling hiring
Time to decide upon an offer: as short as 48 hours
Industry start date: as short as 2-4 weeks after acceptance
Job Search Timeframes
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Making Connections that Fuel Innovation! Making Connections that Fuel Innovation!
Lauren Celano
Founder and CEO
Propel Careers
cell: 215-370-2285
email: [email protected]
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