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Policy Careers for PhDs
As more and more PhD’s pursue careers outside of academia, science policy has emerged as a viable and popular career path for those with doctoral degrees. Many people think of science policy as working on Capitol Hill with Congress; however, science policy is a multi-faceted field with many entry points.
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Tips for Finding Employment in Biotechnology
Toby Beth Freedman, biotechnology recruiter, and esteemed author recently came to Georgetown to speak about the biotechnology field, and how to get your foot in the door. The entire process of looking for a job to accepting a position was covered in a jam-packed hour of detailed insider-information. Read about his tips to finding a job in biotechnology.
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Career Opportunities in Biotechnology & Drug Development
Learn about the wide array of careers and find the career that best suits your personality and life goals.
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Transitioning from Scientific Research to Policy
Policy means taking a step back from the nitty gritty. Getting a policy fellowship doesn’t require any prior policy experience. Fellowships are looking for scientists who appreciate the value of science for policy and policy for science and want to branch out from just science and engage in bigger issues.
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Networking is Necessary
Learn the ins-and-outs of networking!
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Presenting a Powerful Pitch
A powerful pitch can demonstrate how you are the right person for the career of your interest. Learn the FAB method of making a powerful pitch!
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Primp your LinkedIn Page
A career strategists details how to achieve a strong LinkedIn profile to wow recruiters!
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Acing the Job Interview
This workshop provided a toolkit to understand how to prepare for interview day, how to respond to common questions, and how to wow your interviewer(s)!
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Grant Writing Skills
Georgetown Tumor Biology PhD candidate, Eric Berens, illuminates the process he underwent to achieve the NCI/HIH Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00 Grant).
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Biomedical Opportunities in the Federal Government
Drs. Amy Avila, PhD, and Albert Avila, PhD, narrated their respective experiences as an FDA drug reviewer and a researcher at the NIH. Their experience serves as a reminder that the federal government always has a place for scientists who are interested in public service.
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