by Victoria on July 2, 2009

Rushing and overloading yourself in science is common, even normal. Surprisingly it is considered as an admirable aspect of "scientific flair" in some quarters. And the sad fact is that it is an ingrained part of the scientific (read on...)

by Travis on June 26, 2009

Vijay, a Bitesize Bio reader with an eclectic array of degrees and diplomas contacted us for advice on his career options: I have 3 diplomas in Fashion Designing, an undergraduate degree in Medicine and a Masters in Business (read on...)

by Travis on June 18, 2009

Q: Is there a place for a recruiter in your job search strategy? A: A huge, underscored, emphatic YES Recruiters should have a prominent place in anyone’s career decisions. They are, after all, professional networkers whose (read on...)

by Nick on June 16, 2009

Really great presentation skills. Some people in science seem to have them, and some don't. I am one of the don'ts. Sure, I can get up in front of people and talk when needed, but it won't be a polished performance by any means. (read on...)

by Travis on June 11, 2009

So…you’re already on Bitesize Bio AND you’re reading an article about finding a job. That says to me that you are net savvy enough to know about professional networking sites! There are a lot of networking sites on the web (read on...)

by Paul on June 3, 2009

As well as having had some negative work experiences, I've also had the pleasure of working with some wonderful people, including some of my previous bosses. Life is too short to deal with some of the idiosyncrasies described in (read on...)

by Travis on June 2, 2009

Now that you know who you are trying to impress with your resume, it's time to focus on how it looks and reads. Remember….this is NOT the venue to display your creativity. They key is to keep it simple and clear. Follow a (read on...)

by Travis on May 25, 2009

Everyone knows that today’s job market is challenging. While there are fewer jobs, and stiff competition from other job-seekers, opportunity is still out there. My name is Travis Medley, President of Simply Biotech, a San (read on...)

by Nick on May 20, 2009

Going to conferences normally involves a significant investment of time and money. So it’s important to get as much as you can out of them. One of the most valuable things you can get from a conference is contacts. These can (read on...)

by Nick on May 13, 2009

I've talked about the benefits of mind-mapping before. It's a fantastic technique for note-taking, brainstorming and organising your thoughts. I am a big fan of using mind-mapping software, as opposed to paper, to construct mind (read on...)