Job Search


Shu Chin

Pros and cons of working remotely

When you hear the words “working remotely,” does it conjure up an image of someone sloppily dressed in their ratty pajama, hair unkempt, with a huge mug of coffee cradled in one hand, while sitting in front of the television with a computer, haphazardly propped on their lap? How about someo...



Do you have a Sponsor?

I am wondering how many people know the difference between a mentor and a sponsor?  I am sure everyone has heard of mentors, but have you heard of a sponsor (and this isn’t someone who is trying to raise money for a deserving charity!)?  My description of a mentor is someone who teaches ...


Ramos da Silva

When is the right time to leave a job?

I still can remember the feeling of having butterflies in my stomach on my first day at the lab. Everything was new and exciting, and I wanted to know everything, meet everybody, exchange experience, show everyone what I know, and learn what I didn’t. In the perfect world, that feeling should...



Do you need a Job Search Mentor?




I Know What You Did This Summer




Changing Your Name Part 2

A few months ago, I wrote a blog on “Changing Your Name,” and I have been having discussions about this subject ever since!  The odd thing was that, while people considered the issues with identity crisis and confusion over the name change, no-one really considered the amount of effort that...



The Power of Positive Thinking in the Job Search

Are you starting to think about your career path? Does the prospect of applying for jobs scare you? If so, please follow the instructions listed below before you read the rest of this blog post. 1. Stand up. 2. Place your right hand over your heart. 3. Recite the following sentence: “I wil...



When Your Postdoc Is Not What You Expected

You may have had a successful PhD, with publications in high-impact journals, a great mentor, and peers you got along with. You interviewed for the ideal postdoc position. Your presentation went well. All the people you interacted with during the interview welcomed you. Your personality seemed to be...



Presentation is Important




A Strategic Postdoc to Help Propel Your Career
