With strong demand out there for life science consultants, many of you may be thinking about fresh starts, new opportunities and new career goals.<\/p>\n
At LSC, we live and breathe the life sciences industry and love nothing more than working with our contractors to help achieve their goals. If your career goals for this year include searching for a new contract role, we would love to help you with that. Here\u2019s five top tips for your job search, from our expert resourcing specialists:<\/p>\n
Before you begin your search, take some time to understand what\u2019s driving you to change roles. Make sure you\u2019re clear on what you want (and don\u2019t want) from your new role, including what the deal-breakers are. Remember, this is entirely personal, and there are no \u2018wrong answers\u2019 here. You could be looking for career advancement, experience with new technology or a new project, a better culture fit, or simply a shorter commute.\u00a0\u00a0 Whatever your reasons, knowing what your priorities are is critical to achieving your goals and finding the right role for you.<\/p>\n
Research the company and role before applying or interviewing for a new position. LSC will give you all the latest information on our client companies, but don\u2019t be afraid to do your own research also. Consider digging deeper and taking this a step further by using additional resources, such as www.fiercepharma.com<\/a> which provides you with the latest news and trends shaping the industry.<\/p>\n The application and interview process can be a significant commitment, so it\u2019s best to consider all aspects as early as possible to decide whether the opportunity is a good fit for you. Revisit your deal-breakers and consider things like the contract length and commute, and how these will impact your life. If you\u2019re considering relocating for the role, you\u2019ll need to consider other factors, like the housing market, cost of living and amenities in the area, costs of relocating, and impact on family and social life.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve worked through many of these questions with our consultants before and have expert knowledge on the locations of key life science hubs, so just ask us for help if you’re considering whether an opportunity is right for you.<\/p>\n Your personal professional brand is something that you build over time and it\u2019s crucial to be aware of how you\u2019re seen by others. You can think about this on two levels – the micro and the macro:<\/p>\n When preparing for applications, interviews, rate negotiations and possible promotions, it\u2019s essential to have a few examples of achievements and wins at hand that illustrate your capabilities and skills. These should also be highlighted on your CV.<\/p>\n As well as having the CV up to date you need to be willing and enthusiastic to talk about the specifics of what you\u2019ve delivered, including any facts and figures, equipment names and processing terms that help illustrate and back up your professional achievements.<\/p>\n This goes hand in hand with doing your research, but also applies to asking questions during the interview process. If you\u2019re not prepared to ask questions during an interview, you risk missing the opportunity to gain deep insights into what is expected of you in the role. At LSC, we will spend time working closely with you to prepare you for an interview. This will ensure that you make the most out of interview and know exactly what to expect. We will also advise you on some of the questions that you could potentially ask which will help determine whether the opportunity is the right fit for you.<\/p>\n We\u2019d also recommend you cast the net wider and take advantage of your networks. Many people will be happy to share advice and experiences of making a similar career move \u2013 be it with the same company or location or taking on a similar role. Their personal unbiased views could be invaluable in helping you make your decision.<\/p>\n Established in 2003 and dedicated to the life sciences sector, LSC\u2019s resourcing team has access to the best project opportunities in the industry. We\u2019re here to understand your motivations and continuously connect you to projects that align with your career ambitions.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in joining our professional team of life sciences consultants, search the latest contracting opportunities<\/a> and get in touch with your updated CV on recruit@lsc.ie<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With strong demand out there for life science consultants, many of you may be thinking about fresh starts, new opportunities and new career goals. At LSC, we live and breathe the life sciences industry and love nothing more than working with our contractors to help achieve their goals. If your career goals for this year […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":41924,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"passster_activate_protection":false,"passster_protect_child_pages":"","passster_protection_type":"password","passster_password":"","passster_activate_overwrite_defaults":"","passster_headline":"","passster_instruction":"","passster_placeholder":"","passster_button":"","passster_id":"","passster_activate_misc_settings":"","passster_redirect_url":"","passster_hide":"no","passster_area_shortcode":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[98,105,113,100],"tags":[],"table_tags":[],"class_list":["post-41831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice","category-automation","category-biotechnology","category-careers"],"acf":{"rf_displayopts_sitemap_hide":false,"short_description":"With strong demand out there for life science consultants, many of you may be thinking about fresh starts, new opportunities and new career goals.","card_cta_text":"Learn More"},"yoast_head":"\n3 – Build your professional brand<\/h2>\n
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