Porschia Parker

We live in a time where there is no shortage of opinions, viewpoints, and advice. Due to this age of over-sharing, it’s easy to get caught up in what everyone else is doing. Are you a follower or a leader?
We are living in a business climate of intense change and what seems to be a constant transition. It’s hard to keep up with all that’s going on while following the latest news.
How serious are you about your career development? It could be a new job, promotion, or finally aligning yourself with the organization you’ve been dreaming about for years. Most professionals will talk a lot about things they claim to want, but not actually do anything about it.
Who is being hired for coveted roles and landing their dream jobs? Research shows it’s usually people with the most personal contact to decision makers.
Credibility is an attribute that is part of your being, which is why you can’t fake it or establish it very quickly.
Do you think it’s time to quit your job? If you are certain that you want to quit, do you have an exit strategy? If not then reading this article is a must for you.
Are you fantasizing about quitting your job? It can be difficult to stay focused and productive if you’re in a negative or toxic work environment.
Do you dread going in to work every morning? These thoughts and actions can be common for life science professionals if they hate their job or are in a toxic work environment.
How do you feel after chatting with your co-workers on the job? Are you upbeat, motivated, and inspired? Or are you tired, drained, and feeling unbalanced?
Seventy-nine percent of Americans feel stress sometimes or frequently during the day. Here are useful stress management tips which can help you tackle toxic situations.
When it comes to your career, it’s important to embrace the idea that getting support from someone with an outside perspective can help you actually achieve your goals. Here is a step-by-step blueprint on how to approach someone to mentor you!
Having a mentor can help you effectively navigate your career. Since most life science professionals understand the value of having a mentor, why don’t they have one?
Moving forward in your career requires having a great mentor. Here are some qualities of a good mentor that you should look for before choosing one for yourself.
Many scientists spend countless hours applying for full-time positions at colleges and universities only to experience the sting of rejection. Overall, less than half of life science professionals with doctorate degrees work in academia.
Most life science and biotech professionals are aware of the highly competitive process involved with trying to secure full-time positions in academia. Approximately 42% of life science professionals with doctorate degrees work in academia.* Unfortunately, only a fraction of them have full-time faculty positions.*