Biotech Career Coach Carina Clingman

This week my monthly BioSpace Career Coach column dropped, so I'm going into greater detail about each of the questions I answered in that column. We chat about excelling in Zoom calls, acing HR interviews, and navigating potential layoffs. This advice is widely applicable for those of you wanting to stand out and take control of your career.
Check out the full column on BioSpace for more insights!
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In this episode, Dimple Doshi, MS, SAPM, shares her inspiring journey from a bench scientist to R&D Strategy and Operations, where she now blends science and business. As a first-generation immigrant, she navigated challenges and leveraged transferable skills to carve her unique career path. From the Northeastern Co-op program to her experience in large and small companies, Dimple's story will resonate with many aspiring biotech professionals we meet in the community. We discuss career transitions, mentorship, immigration hurdles, social impact, and more!
Note: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual presenter and should not be attributed to any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated.
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This week, I recap the great BioSpace event I participated in this week: Navigating a Competitive Job Market. Moderated by Chantal Dresner, VP of Marketing at BioSpace, I joined forces with Greg Clouse, Recruiting Manager at BioSpace, to answer questions about job seeking, the state of the industry, and how to put your best foot forward if you're on the market.
This recap gives a nice quick overview, but grab the links below for the full replay and all of the other goodies I mention in this episode:
Podcast Episode: Decoding Job Descriptions: Tailoring Your Resume for SuccessReport: 2024 U.S. Life Sciences Salary TrendsCareer Coach Column by CarinaFree LinkedIn Workshop with my Networking Connection Request FrameworkWebinar: Navigating a Competitive Job MarketJoin my free community!
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In this episode, we discuss the power of mindset in your job search and career.
Despite some considering it "woo," we explore how mindset can impact success. Check out the research links below for some great papers on the subject.
Positive thinking plays a crucial role in facing challenges in the job market and navigating career growth. Drawing on neuroscience and psychology research, we emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and give you quick tools to reframe your mindset quickly if you're feeling down.
Planning, Positivism Influence Employment Success At Different StagesEffects of conscientiousness and extraversion on new labor market entrants' Job search: The mediating role of metacognitive activities and positive emotionsHow Positivity Links With Job Satisfaction: Preliminary Findings on the Mediating Role of Work-Life Balance - PMC
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In this episode, we chat about bad bosses. Whether you're currently dealing with a difficult manager or looking to avoid one in the future, we've got you covered. Learn how different work styles can impact your relationship with your manager, and how to fix it. We also give actionable tips on 'managing up' and interviewing effectively to land a better boss next time!
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This week I take you behind-the-scenes into one of our office hours discussions.
Tailoring your resume to align with the job description is critical for success in job applications.
I teach how to thoroughly analyze a job description to grasp the specific pain points and challenges faced by the hiring manager.
By identifying repeated keywords and themes, you can effectively speak to those pain points as you create a resume that truly addresses the need.
Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:
Join our free Slack group
Attend our free, on-demand LinkedIn Workshop
Watch our quick Jobseeker Training
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Stay connected with us:
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💼 LinkedIn