Your Worthy Career Melissa Lawrence

It can feel really overwhelming to interview for a new job, especially if the interview is for a job you really want or need. On today's episode, I am sharing how to prepare for your interview so you can lessen the anxiety, feel confident, and increase your chances of getting an offer.This episode originally aired in 2022 and is a listener favorite. If you haven't heard it or haven't heard it since it was released, give it a listen.What you'll learn:How to show up in the interview as yo...

If you are looking for a new job in Pharma/Biotech right now, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the fundamental steps to getting a new job that are proven to be more effective than the traditional job search advice.You’ll hear the simple steps to follow and insider tips to increase your interviews and get you a job faster.What you’ll learn:5 simple steps to get a new job in Pharma/BiotechInsider tips on how you can increase your interviews with LinkedInThe one thing you should do to save y...

When you are looking for your next career move, you might not be sure if you need a Career Coach or a Life Sciences recruiter to help you find your next opportunity.Coaching and recruiting are two different services. In this episode, I am breaking down the differences and how I work with Life Sciences recruiters to help you get the benefit of both. I’m sharing how they are both valuable, how to use them, and how to know which is best for you right now.What you’ll learn:The difference between ...

When you're looking to get promoted or a new job, you might look for all of the options you have. You have a lot of experience that could be lended to different roles or departments. You apply to the ones you are qualified for hoping it's the one. But when you focus on all the job options, it actually costs you the dream job you want. Tune in to hear what to do instead.What you'll learn:Why you shouldn't apply to all of the jobs you're qualified forWhat to do before hiring a resume writer or ...

If you want a raise, this episode is for you. Performance review cycles recently wrapped for many companies in the Pharma/Biotech space. If you received the standard merit increase, or maybe the promotion you expected didn’t happen, then I’m going to tell you how to get a raise right now so you can get paid more for your time and expertise.What you’ll learn:How to get a 10%+ salary increase right now (it’s not what you think)The subtle ways you’re demoting your own salary and what to do inste...

Asking for help can feel like defeat, like you’re showing the world you don’t actually know what you’re doing or you just can’t do it all.And what does that mean about you?In today’s episode, I’m sharing a new perspective on how to overcome the shame surrounding asking for help, including my own journey with balancing work and family.What you’ll learn:How to stop feeling bad and get out of your own way so you can prioritize better and make work easierA simple exercise to overcome the resistan...