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Hiring in a Candidate’s Market
It’s a common refrain among biotech recruiters and clients that right now we’re in a candidate-driven job market, which has made it harder for some companies hiring to fill technical roles. Attracting and retaining the best talent in these conditions requires clients...
Is Another Degree Necessary After Your PhD?
Author: Cliff Mintz There was an interesting article in Science Careers Magazine this week entitled "Should you consider another degree after your PhD." The article traces the journey of several people who earned PhD degrees in science-related fields who transitioned...
Meet Sci.bio’s Mascots
You may know the team at Sci.bio as dedicated and hardworking scientific recruiters, but did you know that we also are animal lovers? This page is dedicated to our team’s pet, who we like to think of as our mascots. From puppies and dogs to cats and even a tortoise,...
Why Online Networking Can Make a Difference in a Job Search
Author: Cliff Mintz Most human resource professionals contend that some form of online networking with colleagues and peers is probably the best way to land a new job. To that point, online networking offers several advantages over live networking and other...
Industrial Careers: Big Pharma vs. Biotech?
Author: Cliff Mintz Many PhD life scientists who have determined that a tenure-track career is not for them usually set their sights on entry-level R&D jobs at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. While both pharmaceutical and biotechnology jobs are...
Publish or Perish: Dealing With the Pressure
Author: Cliff Mintz The "publish or perish" principle of academia is certainly not a new one and is likely as old as scientific research itself. And, while persons who choose scientific research as a career are often motivated by curiosity and the desire to improve...
Telephone Interviews: A Guide to Success
Author: Cliff Mintz Telephone interviews are an inexpensive and quick way for employers to screen prospective job candidates, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Generally speaking, employers use phone interviews to verify that a candidate’s personal information,...
Six Common Resume Mistakes To Avoid
Author: Cliff Mintz While a resume is required for all jobs, writing one that ultimately leads to a job interview and new job remains elusive to many. In many respects, resume writing is more of an art than a science and it can take many attempts to uncover a...
Meet the Recruiters: Meg and Laura
Author: Claire Jarvis In the third installment of our ‘Meet the Recruiters’ series, we introduce Meg Wise and Laura Helmick. Meg is a Recruiting Partner and Laura is a Senior Recruiting Partner at Sci.bio. The Winding Road To Recruiting Meg and Laura joined Sci.bio in...