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Katharine Hansen, PhD

Career Advice
Word Choice Can Make a Big Difference in Resumes and Cover Letters
The words and phrases you choose in your resume and cover letter can have a surprisingly powerful impact.
October 29, 2019
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5 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
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Cover Letter Power is in the Specifics
A cover letter cannot be a canned or generic form letter; it needs to be specific in every way.
October 25, 2019
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4 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
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The Type of Cover Letter You Need Based on Your Situation
An effective job search involves several approaches to employers and job vacancies. Ideally, you’ll engage in a mix of responding to job postings, approaching employers that have not specifically publicized openings, contacting employers based on networking referrals and reaching out to recruiters.
October 24, 2019
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4 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
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10 Unexpected Ways to Use Cover Letters
Here are 10 ideas for using cover letters in ways you may not have thought of.
October 22, 2019
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6 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
Use these tips for interview background research
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Special Cover Letter Formats Can Grab Employers’ Attention
One of the challenges of getting an employer to pay attention to your cover letter is that it looks uninviting. Here are some cover letter formats you can use to perfect your resume.
October 21, 2019
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3 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
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Mastering the Case Job Interview: A Guide for Life Sciences Professionals
Case job interviews are aimed at gauging at least some of the skills used in a consulting practice.
October 17, 2019
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4 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
Career Advice
Identifying and Communicating Transferable Skills for Life Sciences Professionals
Transferable skills are skills you’ve used in any sector of your life and career that are transferable and applicable to what you what you want to do next.
October 15, 2019
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4 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
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Targeting Life Sciences Employers Based on Their Needs
A successful targeted job search is not a scattershot approach like my spammer’s. It is narrowly focused on a finite list of employers that you’ve generated and qualified.
October 11, 2019
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4 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
Handling Pre-Employment Screenings and Assessments
Pre-screens and assessments are aimed at assuring the company is hiring a reliable and qualified candidate.
October 10, 2019
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4 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
Develop a 30-Day Plan to Make a Positive Impression During Your First Month on the Job
Consider including the following components in your plan.
October 8, 2019
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3 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
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Benefits of a Targeted Job Search and How to Get Started
The more you funnel the universe of employers into a laser-focused, precise, narrow segment of those who would love to hire you, the more successful you’ll be.
October 7, 2019
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4 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
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Background Checks for Life Sciences Professionals: What to Expect
Background checks, especially at the executive level, have become routine in the recruitment process.
October 4, 2019
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4 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
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Making the Most of Working with Recruiters
The tips that follow will help you make the most of your relationship with recruiters, also known as headhunters and search firms.
October 1, 2019
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4 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
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How Life Sciences Professionals Can Find Jobs in the ‘Hidden’ Job Market
Do you know about the hidden job market and how to tap into it to find jobs? For years, career gurus have claimed that 75-95% of job vacancies are “hidden” in that they are not advertised or publicized.
September 30, 2019
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4 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
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Creating a Life Sciences Job Where One Doesn’t Exist
Frustrated by your job search? Does your dream employer rarely have openings? A little-known technique – the job proposal approach – can open doors for you.
September 27, 2019
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4 min read
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Katharine Hansen, PhD
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