Life-Changing Tips For Biotech Freshers
Caroline Green Samuel Biotecnika
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Caroline Green Samuel Biotecnika
Tip 1: Do a Market Survey on what's trending and choose what interests you
the most
• Choose which is best for you • Whats trending in the market • Decide- Research, education (academics) or Industrial Exposure
Confused, initial struggle to decide?
Decided? What’s Next?
Search for the right opportunity by doing a lot of background research/check into their field of interest.
If focused from the start, easier to chalk out a career and struggle towards achieving their passion, their dream.
Choose wisely IndustriesL’oreal, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche etc or indigenous companies like Reliance, Tata Research, Biocon Builds a stable and strong profile Education PhD- Start early for competitive exams- Look in Reputed Institution
Follow your passion for selecting field of interest
Never undermine any career choice
Find a way that associates with the field and earn well at the same time
you may be paid better in a job that you are not satisfied in doing and may be paid less in a job of your choice
Acquire new skills / Learn, Unlearn relearn / Upgrade yourself
Tip 2:
UPGRADE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS EG: RESEARCH- LEARN NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES READ A LOT OF SCIENTIFIC WORK AND KEEP YOURSELF UPDATED WITH THE LATEST ONGOINGS AND CURRENT FINDINGS. SCIENTISTS ASSOCIATES WITH STUDENTS WHO CAN BRING NOVEL IDEAS TO THE FORUM AND SUGGEST EFFICIENT, ACCURATE AND FASTER METHODS OF EXPERIMENTS. LEARNTECHNIQUES LIKE CRISPR, NGS, DNA FINGERPRINTING, HPLC- GREAT DEMANDS
Tip 2: Acquire new skills / Learn, Unlearn relearn / Upgrade yourself
When caught in a race with multiple candidates, the one knowing the most relevant skills will definitely be preferred over the others.
Tip 2: Acquire new skills / Learn, Unlearn relearn / Upgrade yourself
Eg: Companies
Prefer linguistic abilities- Send employees across globe Being fluent in multiple languages or having a good hold over certain desired languages will prove to be an asset.
Train yourself in scientific writing
Publishing your research in renowned journals indicates that both the technique used and the language must be novel and of a high standard.
3.3. Network more & more
Networking is very essential.
Employers and Institutes rely on credibility.
Your skills and abilities can be proved when there are people to refer you.
An experienced individual will have a reference from his past employers
Fresher, the reference begins at College/Universitiesfrom his educational institutes itself.
at least have 3 referees
3.Network more & more
Your behavior and skills must make people remember you wherever you go.
Always try to do your best in any institute that you associate yourself with. In the future, they will help you in building your career.
A lot of times maintaining contact with your peers may help you get exposed to new opportunities in your fields.
This will help you analyze your prospects first hand You can also have publications in collaboration with your contact. The key is to be of help, to get help in return
4. Know how to apply for jobs & where to apply Get Notified By websites –Job opportunities In Biotechnology-India’s Best Lifescience Job Portal sites- Biotecnika
5. Design your Resume & Cover Letter Very very Carefully
5. Design your Resume & Cover Letter Very very Carefully Highlight the right details in your profile. For an educational institute do not focus on your management skills Focus on Knowledgeability, Paper publication Teaching ability related degree etc.
5. Design your Resume & Cover Letter Very very Carefully Showcase the certificates Personalise your CV/Cover letter letter A good CV is quite informative in the least amount of words used. Make cover letter & CV crisp
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