Biotech Career Coach

This week, we have something for both sides of the table, whether you're interviewing for your next job or interviewing candidates for your next hire. Navigating the interview process can feel like a minefield. How do you follow up? When should you follow up? Have I been ghosted? And if you're interviewing candidates, you also have a lot to keep in mind, like creating a great candidate experience and running a data-driven process. Carina and Alison chatted about all things interviewing this week, plus how to answer the all-important question, "If you were a tree, what type would you be."Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn

How do you escape if you get cornered by someone at a networking event? What if you can't get a word in edgewise? And how about those uncomfortable LinkedIn exchanges? This week we chat all things awkward when it comes to networking. Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn

In this episode of the Biotech Career Coach, Carina and Alison discuss outplacement services and their value for individuals who are transitioning between jobs. They explain that outplacement varies between providers, but generally includes support services such as career coaching, resume and interview training, and guidance for finding new employment. They also emphasize the value of using outplacement as an opportunity for personal growth and exploring new career paths.Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of a LinkedIn seminar that was highly popular in our community. The seminar focuses on using LinkedIn as a networking tool and optimizing your profile to be more discoverable by recuiters. We share insights on creating a standout profile and provide a sneak peek into the back end of LinkedIn. If you want access to the full seminar, it's totally free! And we're giving all attendees access to our LinkedIn course so that you have all of the templates and worksheets you'll need to create a standout profile. Watch the LinkedIn Workshop Now!Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn

Networking is scary but can become easier with a good strategy.In this episode, Alison Hall, co-founder of the Collaboratory Career Hub, leads a round table discussion with biotech recruiters Daniela Sharma, PhD, and JingXin Liang, PhD.Together, they humanize networking and give actionable tips and tricks that you can use right away.We loved Alison's networking advice from a 5-year-old: "That's easy. You just walk up to them and say, hi, I'm Allison and my favorite color is pink. What's yours?"Career Coach: How to Overcome the Fears and Pitfalls of Networking in 2024 | BioSpace‎Building Biotechs: Networking, Collaboration, and the Dynamics of Business Growth with Padma Kodukula, Chief Business Officer at A-Alpha Bio on Apple PodcastsLink in with JingXinLink in with Daniela Sharma Link in with Alison HallLearn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn

Carina recently appeared on the Hopkins Biotech Podcast, where she and host Joseph Varriale discussed a range of topics related to biotech job searches, including layoffs, common myths, LinkedIn networking, and resume tips. It's a fun and informative conversation that offers valuable insights for early-career professionals and job seekers in the biotech space. Be sure to check out the Hopkins Biotech Podcast; it's a great compliment to ours and explores cool companies and career paths in and around the life sciences. ‎Hopkins Biotech Podcast on Apple Podcasts‎Hopkins Biotech Podcast: What You Should Know About the Biotech Job Market in 2023 with Carina Clingman on Apple PodcastsLearn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn

In part two of the interview workshop at UMass Medical School, Carina introduces interview exercises to help everyone get in the right mindset for interviewing. These exercises, inspired by the world of improv, aim to help individuals overcome the fear of selling themselves and improve their communication skills. Resources: the book "Yes And" and the podcast "Think Fast, Talk Smart," for further communication skill development. Overall, these exercises provide a fun and effective way to prepare for interviews and improve interview performance.Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn

I recently had the absolute pleasure of virtually returning to my alma mater, Umass Medical School, to give an interview skills workshop. This episode is part one of two!Want to ace your interviews and land that dream job? Join me as we dive into interview mastery. I'll spill the beans on everything from crafting a compelling elevator pitch to nailing behavioral-based interview questions. We even discuss storytelling strategies and how to turn challenges into triumphs. Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn

In this episode, Carina and Alison answer some great questions from the community.How do you explain a career gap in a job interview? We explore the art of turning what may seem like a setback into a powerful part of your professional narrative. Whether you've taken time off for personal growth, family care, or to indulge your wanderlust, we've got tips to help you articulate career gaps with authenticity.We also discuss the role of LinkedIn networking when you're on the job hunt, especially if you're considering planting roots in a new city. From initiating dialogues that could segue into salary talks to understanding the local cost of living, our conversation is packed with actionable insights. And let's not forget about those pesky application bots flooding recruiters with generic resumes—to rise above the noise, you need tactics to ensure your application stands out. These days the human connection is more important than ever, and we break down why.Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn

Looking for a job in biotech at the end of the year can feel frustrating and confusing, right? Should you be applying to jobs? What are the companies doing? Why are you not hearing back?This week, Carina and Alison team up to give you the strategies you need to end the year strong. While many people worry about a hiring freeze, we'll let you in on a little secret: the holiday season can actually be a great time for networking and polishing your LinkedIn profile. Use this time to recharge and strategize because being prepared is the key to making a grand entrance into the job market in the new year.Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn

It's almost here! We're translating our popular "Ask a Recruiter" community events into a podcast. The biotech community needs this podcast, and here it is!In this podcast we'll cover:Common questions from job seekersTactics to excel in your careerHow to pursue or create a career you loveCareer paths and career explorationsBiotech from the insideWhether you're a student transitioning into an industry role for the first time or a seasoned professional, we'll be throwing back the curtains and spilling the tea so that you are set up for success. You deserve a career you love, and this industry has so much to offer. Let us be your guide!Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn