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While strong technical expertise is often prioritized in hiring for roles within the life sciences industry, the importance of soft skills may sometimes be overlooked in the recruitment process. Yet, for technical positions, why are soft skills valuable? Exceptional soft skills can elevate a researcher from being merely competent to becoming a standout scientist capable of seamlessly adapting to various business needs. How can organizations in the life sciences sector harness the potential of these skills? Discover how: https://lnkd.in/eURe4wBa #SkillAlliance #SoftSkills #LifeSciences #WorkforcePlanning

While robust technical knowledge and experience are deemed essential in hiring for life sciences roles, focusing on soft skills in your recruitment process is worth considering. So, are you giving them equal attention? For technical roles, soft skills can make all the difference. They can elevate a researcher from being good to becoming a rockstar scientist, capable of adapting to various business needs. Discover how Life Sciences organizations can leverage this skillset: https://lnkd.in/ethSx9cw #SkillsAlliance #SoftSkills #LifeSciences #Recruiting

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🔬💪 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩💪🔬 💊 "𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆" in life sciences recruitment mirrors the unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of excellence in sourcing top talent. Let's explore the core principles that define this powerful mindset: ⚡ 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰: Dedication to Finding Talent: Going beyond traditional methods with relentless search strategies. Consistency: Daily commitment to identifying and attracting exceptional candidates. 🎯 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Single-Minded Focus: Blocking out distractions to align the right talent with the right roles. Determination: Persevering through challenges to meet client and candidate expectations. 💪 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Resilience: Bouncing back stronger from candidate rejections or market fluctuations. Confidence: Firm belief in the recruitment process amid industry competitiveness. 🌟 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Pursuit of Quality: Striving for the highest standards in candidate selection and placement. Continuous Improvement: Always evolving recruitment methodologies and market insights. 🏆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Desire to Succeed: Unyielding drive to excel in matching talent with life sciences opportunities. Healthy Competition: Using industry peers as motivation for innovation and growth. ❤️ 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Deep Passion: Genuine commitment to connecting candidates with fulfilling careers. Joy in the Process: Finding fulfillment in each successful placement and career progression. 🌍𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆: Inspiration: Elevating careers globally through strategic placements. Industry Influence: Setting benchmarks in life sciences recruitment practices. Cultural Legacy: Symbol of dedication to advancing human capital in life sciences. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Let's embrace this mindset to drive industry growth and empower professionals to make impactful contributions to life sciences. 🚀 Aspire Life Sciences Search Aspire Recruitment Group #LifeSciencesRecruitment #ScientificExcellence #TalentAcquisition #CareerGrowth

PhDs - In 20 years of hiring and building teams, the strongest people I ever hired had 3 things in common: 1. Growth mindset 2. Empathy 3. Work ethic It wasn't their skills that made them great. It was their attitude and approach. Many recruiters and hiring managers have experienced the same: great candidates aren't always those with the most skills. So, if you're beginning your job search: 👉Look beyond technical skills - what unique strengths do you bring to the table? 👉Take some time to reflect about what you want and need from a company 👉What are some companies that embody your values (and who are their look-alikes)? Answering these questions can help you build a focused roadmap for your search. Your personal roadmap can help guide your application towards company's and roles that will value what you uniquely bring to the table. 🔁Pass it along - repost to help a friend :) _________________________ Are you a PhD, PostDoc, or Mid-Career Researcher struggling to land an industry job? Check out my website or DM me, I can help. #phd #jobsearch #careers #humanresources

𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿: 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Are you a highly specialized scientist seeking a position that aligns precisely with your expertise and aspirations? Look no further! I offer a complimentary service designed to connect distinguished scientists like yourself with leading employers actively recruiting top STEM talent. My network spans a vast array of scientific disciplines, ensuring a targeted approach to your job search. Here's how I can empower your career advancement: Strategic Job Matching: Through a comprehensive understanding of your background and goals, I leverage my extensive network to identify ideal opportunities that perfectly align with your scientific specialization. Application Optimization: We work collaboratively to refine your resume and cover letter, ensuring they effectively showcase your qualifications and leave a lasting impression on hiring managers. Interview Preparation: I provide tailored coaching to hone your interviewing skills, enabling you to confidently present your scientific expertise and career aspirations during critical conversations. Direct Access to Decision-Makers: I strategically connect your profile directly with hiring managers and recruiters actively seeking exceptional scientific talent. Proven Success in Diverse Scientific Fields: My track record of success includes connecting exceptional scientists with coveted positions in a broad spectrum of disciplines, including: -𝖭𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅 𝖲𝖾𝖼𝗎𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗒 -𝖭𝗎𝖼𝗅𝖾𝖺𝗋 & 𝖯𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝖼𝗅𝖾 𝖯𝗁𝗒𝗌𝗂𝖼𝗌 -𝖱𝖾𝗇𝖾𝗐𝖺𝖻𝗅𝖾 𝖤𝗇𝖾𝗋𝗀𝗒 -𝖠𝗋𝗍𝗂𝖿𝗂𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗅 𝖨𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗅𝗅𝗂𝗀𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 -𝖢𝗋𝗒𝗈𝗀𝖾𝗇𝗂𝖼𝗌 -𝖬𝗈𝗅𝖾𝖼𝗎𝗅𝖺𝗋 𝖲𝖼𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 -𝖤𝗇𝗀𝗂𝗇𝖾𝖾𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 -𝖮𝗆𝗂𝖼𝗌 𝖳𝖾𝖼𝗁𝗇𝗈𝗅𝗈𝗀𝗂𝖾𝗌 -𝖡𝗂𝗈𝗀𝖾𝗈𝖼𝗁𝖾𝗆𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗒 -𝖰𝗎𝖺𝗇𝗍𝗎𝗆 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗉𝗎𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 -Machine Learning And many more! Ready to propel your scientific career to the next level? Contact me today for a free consultation! I'm eager to discuss your unique needs and guide you on your path to a fulfilling scientific career. #STEMCareers #TargetedJobSearch #ScientificExpertise #FreeService #ScienceCareers

“Isaiah, I applied to ThermoFisher 2 weeks ago and a hiring manager got in touch with me and I had my first interview…. But then a 2nd hiring manager reached out about another job I applied to. I started talking to this 2nd manager and they asked if I applied to any other positions there. I told them about the other job and the other hiring manager. Now, neither of the hiring managers will get back to me. What do I do?” This is what a PhD told me last week. I hear stories like this all the time. I heard a similar story from another PhD last month who applied to 5 jobs at Intel and after 2 different hiring managers found out about the competing roles, they both ghosted. This is why I recommend only applying to one job posting at a company at a time. Choose the best fit job and apply to it. Unless, of course, you’re talking to a hiring manager directly and they tell you to apply to multiple jobs. Applying to one job at a time at a company shows a clear and focused interest in a specific role. It tells the hiring manager that you've done your homework, understand where you can contribute, and are truly interested in that particular position. This can set you apart from candidates who appear to be indiscriminately applying to multiple roles, which can come off as lacking direction. It can also help you get hired faster in a competitive job market where others are shotgunning resumes and applying to everything they find online. In larger organizations, different departments or teams may handle hiring independently. If you apply to multiple jobs simultaneously, and hiring managers from different departments express interest, discovering that another team is also considering the same candidate can lead to confusion. This might prompt both parties to step back, concerned about internal competition or the impression that the candidate is not genuinely interested in their specific role but just any job. Have you applied to more than one job at a company only to be met with silence? Tell me in a comment. Share this post to help inspire another job seeker. - Isaiah #jobsearch #jobtips #careerdevelopment #careercoach #phd #phdlife #postdoc #phdstudent #cheekyscientist

Are you a PhD candidate or Postdoc who wants to transition from academia to industry? In this week's free seminar, we'll provide a sneak peak and insights from our upcoming 5-step course on how to make the transition from academia to industry with confidence. Angela Priest, who has been a hiring manager for over 20 years, and I will cover the following topics: 🎯 Learn why it's important to understand your career goals before applying 📑 Gain insights into how ATS systems work and what hiring managers look for in your resume from a hiring manager with 20+ years of experience in industry 👩💼 Understand how to negotiate a job offer and get off on the right foot when you land the job Join us this Tuesday at 6 pm CEST, 9 am PST! Sign up here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d3MBi8xc If you're interested in attending but can't make it, go ahead and sign up. We'll send you a link for the recording! If you find this helpful, consider sharing it with others ♻ See you on tomorrow 🙌 #phd #academia #resume #craftyourcareerwithconfidence

“Isaiah, help - I got rejected because I applied to 2 positions at the same company… I applied to ThermoFisher two weeks ago and a hiring manager got in touch with me and I had my first interview…. But then a second hiring manager reached out about another job I applied to. I started talking to this second manager and they asked if I applied to any other positions there. I told them about the other job and the other hiring manager. Now, neither of the hiring managers will get back to me. What do I do?” This is what a PhD told me last week. I hear stories like this all the time. I heard a similar story from another PhD last month who applied to 5 jobs at Intel and after 2 different hiring managers found out about the competing roles, they both ghosted. This is why I recommend only applying to one job posting at a company at a time. Choose the best fit job and apply to it. Unless, of course, you’re talking to a hiring manager directly and they tell you to apply to multiple jobs. Applying to one job at a time at a company shows a clear and focused interest in a specific role. It tells the hiring manager that you've done your homework, understand where you can contribute, and are truly interested in that particular position. This can set you apart from candidates who appear to be indiscriminately applying to multiple roles, which can come off as lacking direction. It can also help you get hired faster in a competitive job market where others are shotgunning resumes and applying to everything they find online. In larger organizations, different departments or teams may handle hiring independently. If you apply to multiple jobs simultaneously, and hiring managers from different departments express interest, discovering that another team is also considering the same candidate can lead to confusion. This might prompt both parties to step back, concerned about internal competition or the impression that the candidate is not genuinely interested in their specific role but just any job. Have you applied to more than one job at a company only to be met with silence? Tell me in a comment. Share this post to help inspire another job seeker. #jobsearch #jobtips #careerdevelopment #careercoach #phd #phdlife #postdoc #phdstudent #cheekyscientist

Navigating Career Transitions: The Importance of Transparency Embarking on a career journey often involves navigating a patchwork of experiences, some stitched tightly together, others with gaps that tell a story of their own. As a Technical Resourcer specializing in the dynamic Pharmaceutical Industry, I've observed the innate hesitation candidates have when it comes to addressing career breaks. Here's why I advocate for clear articulation of those intervals in your curriculum vitae (CV). -Clarity Breeds Confidence When career pauses are left unexplained, they become blank canvases for interpretation. By stating these gaps openly, you seize the narrative, transforming potential red flags into authentic expressions of your professional journey. -Reflect Your Growth Mindset Life's intermissions are often rich with personal development, from upskilling to volunteering. Detailing your activities during career breaks showcases a commitment to growth—a trait highly valued in the fast-paced Pharmaceutical sector. -Honesty Fosters Trust Transparency is the cornerstone of any professional relationship. By candidly discussing career gaps, you exhibit integrity, laying a foundation of trust. Our industry thrives on reliability, and your candidness reflects a professional ethos we and our partners respect. #CareerDevelopment #TransparencyInRecruitment #Pharmaceuticals