What's the best way to include your publications on an industry resume? What if they make your resume too long? What if they aren’t clinical trials, or in a different scientific area?

This episode provides an approach for creating a resume from your academic CV, specifically about whether and how to include publications. We’ll discuss how to determine whether they are relevant, and how they best showcase your skills.

We will discuss:

• Highlighting direct relevance for the selected publications
• Including the skills you gained from the process
• Curating and organizing your list, depending on the job you’re applying for

When you focus on strategically framing your publications, you can effectively communicate your expertise and transferable skills, ensuring your resume stands out without distracting the reader with irrelevant details.

In this Episode:

[3:45] Start strong by asking yourself these two questions
[4:30] How do they demonstrate your credibility as an expert?
[10:00] Different specialty? Different job? Different approach.
[12:30] Impact, Impact, Impact

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You've heard it before: tailor your resume for every job. But what does that really mean, and how do you actually do it?

This episode breaks down the crucial process of customizing your resume to stand out in a competitive job market.

We will discuss:

• Why tailoring is non-negotiable, for every single job. Yes.
• Key areas for customization -don’t skip these!
• The power of the professional summary

By understanding the "why" and "how" of resume tailoring, you can significantly increase your chances of getting noticed by hiring managers and moving forward in the application process. Remember, a well-tailored resume, combined with a strong networking strategy, is your key to unlocking industry opportunities.

In this Episode:

[2:55] Keyword density matters because AI is eliminating you!

[15:01] You probably have more skills than you realize, and you have to phrase them well

[20:41] Bringing back the elevator pitch

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Are you hesitating to apply for a job because you don't meet all the qualifications?

This episode focuses on a strategic approach to finding a job in a competitive market and why you might need to only meet 50% of the qualifications.

We will discuss:

• Transferable skills and how they... transfer
• How to prioritize networking over “blanket” applications
• Ways to tailor your resume to each job application, and get past the screeners
  

Ultimately, job descriptions often include a list of ideal qualifications, not all of which are essential. By focusing on your core strengths and taking a strategic approach to your job search, you can significantly increase your chances of landing a great position.

In this Episode:

[3:26] Numbers? Zodiac? Lottery? - let’s breakdown the current job market

[08:13] Demonstrating the ability to learn is key

[11:00] It might be more about vibes than specifics

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