February 2025 Career Coach insights: NIH Funding Freezes, Transferrable Skills, Networking Templates, and More

2025-02-08

This week, join me for our monthly Ask Me Anything event where I address your questions about the biotech job market, effective networking strategies, and making successful career transitions. I discuss the impacts of the NIH and HHS funding uncertainty, tackling employment gaps on resumes, leveraging connections after a bad interview, and which to update first: LinkedIn profile or resume. Additional topics include how to translate academic experience into industry, the importance of career journaling, crafting compelling cover letters, and strategies for starting a biotech company in Michigan. Tune in for practical advice and actionable insights to boost your job search. Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources: Join our Skool Community Take the Free 7-day Interview Sprint Challenge Check out our sister podcast: Building Biotechs Send Carina a connection request on LinkedIn! Stay connected with us: 🌐 Website 📱 Facebook 📷 Instagram 💼 LinkedIn 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:25 New Resources and Updates 02:13 Biotech Job Market Insights 03:49 Addressing Employment Gaps 05:13 Effective Networking Strategies 07:35 Job Search Tips and Strategies 13:39 Transitioning Between Roles 20:23 Starting a Biotech Company 22:14 Cover Letters and Resume Tips 24:38 Final Q&A and Conclusion