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Can you help us? We are conducting research into hiring within the life science industry and want to hear from our clients and contacts with their own experiences. The survey will take no more than 2 minutes and we will be sharing the results with our network in September. Help us to help you! #Hiring #Customerresearch #Employersurvey

Yes, the major your degree is conferred matters, but... This should not influence hiring protocols or procedures and be the absolute basis for employment exclusion. Employers must maintain a level of professional partiality and open-mindedness when considering the value candidates bring to an open role. There is zero reason to pigeonhole a candidate in to a binary box because they do/don't tick all of the boxes. If they have the soft skills, translational experience, eagerness, and drive to learn, there is no excuse to not consider them. This doesn't mean your next highly successful: Computer Programmer can't have a degree in Geology. Computational Chemist can't have a degree in Agricultural Sciences. Project Manager can't have a degree in Art Therapy. Engineer can't have a degree in Marine Biology. Supply Chain Specialist can't have a degree in Hospitality. Media Relations Expert can't have a degree in Finance. Data Analyst can't have a degree in History. The more narrow employers make their focus on this single parameter, the more discriminatory they begin to publicly present themselves as -- as rigid, uninnovative entities that actively cultivate a culture that stifles diverse, unique perspectives from all over the world. While this is not explicitly illegal under the EEO Act, unconscious bias is a serious problem in the workplace, and awareness to eliminate such biases must be embedded in the company's DNA at every level. The most successful companies in the world aren't successful because every single employee ticks every single box, they are successful because they are open and willing to hear different perspectives that challenge traditional lines of thought in the workplace. #unconsciousbias #jobseeker

🌐💡 Embracing the Spectrum of Knowledge and Creativity 💡🌐 Let's delve into the essence of being an intellectual, a scientist, and a creative individual. An intellectual knows something about everything, a scientist knows everything about something, and a creator knows how to turn nothing into something remarkable. In the professional world, companies often seek scientists and innovators. When a job vacancy arises, they are looking for individuals who can bring specialized knowledge and creative solutions to the table. It's essential to recognize the unique value you bring and focus on your strengths. While being well-rounded is valuable, honing expertise in a specific domain can set you apart. Companies are more likely to hire someone who aligns with the role's requirements. For instance, an accountant's proficiency in space science may not be the top priority for a company seeking financial expertise. So, my friends, invest your time in learning, expanding your knowledge, and cultivating your creativity within your chosen field. Specialization can open doors to opportunities that align with your passions and expertise. Remember, the professional world values depth and innovation. Find the balance that showcases your unique skills and positions you as the scientist or innovator that companies are eager to welcome into their teams. #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #Innovation #Specialization #LinkedInCommunity #KnowledgeExpansion #CreativityInBusiness

#jobalert. Culturally this agency projects genuine warmth, capacious intelligence and a passion for real human insight that can shift behaviours and re-shape our world for the better! Offering a hard-to-find mix of Social, Government & Commercial projects, seamlessly weaving qual and quant! The variety of their work is second to none. I'm #hiring for 2 x researchers at Research Consultant or Senior Consultant level (c$80,000 - $120,000 SUPER depending on experience) due to growth! Want to get in on the action? #socialresearch #commercialresearch #behaviouralinsights #communicationstrategy #brandstrategy

If you were a hiring manager would you hire the first person with skills you want? After just a short experience of 1 year of hiring, I would give you a resounding "NO". Especially in the industry that I am recruiting for. Hello #Brunei You may or may not know that I am building a team of financial planners. And why I say I don't look for skills is simple; I can train the skills. What I am looking for is attitude. I know, it's intangible and how the heck can you add it in to your CV? And to be honest, you can't. However, we have ways to scope you out 👀 You see, as we engage people around us, we leave traces and memories of the encounter. Mediocrity falls by the wayside and being overbearing gives off an "off" vibe. But hiring the right attitude works out well for both employer and employee because we've all heard the buzzword "cultural fit" is ingrained. You can't help someone to fire up in a vision they never had a spark for to begin with. But long story short, if you think you have the right attitude to join my team, let's talk. I'm looking for people who have characters of: 1. Resilience 2. Lifelong learning 3. Good sense of humour 4. Not knowing when to give up 5. Coachable Lock in a slot here: https://lnkd.in/gVfxjw53 and we shall see where it will take you. And I'm pretty certain, if you come of this journey properly, we will see and build the world differently together. Pictured: Jiufen, Taiwan, all-expense paid trip for winning a contest. #hiring #recruiting #joinmyteam #financialplanner

Before deciding to pay X amount for your new hire.... take a look, do some research and find out what the market is paying. You don't want to be the company that has a reputation for underpaying. #marketrates #techsalary #ITsalary

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Hi Network. Please read this post. Unfortunately this week, there was a reduction in force at my company. Although I was not personally impacted, many EXTREMELY talented people from my team and other teams are now looking for work. I can not stress enough how exceptional these folks are, and what an opportunity this is for companies out there who are hiring. These are some of the best people I have ever worked with. Below are some of the folks who are on the job hunt, and the general area they worked in (although I'm sure many are open to new fields). If I missed anyone, please just leave your name in the comments and write what type of roles you are looking for. Hopefully we can connect some people here! Laboratory/Research Roles Shaily Nieves-Adame Alexandra Aguilar Landa Kelly Verakis Priscilla Cuevas Chau Le Mitchell Batherson Jay Mobisa Sidney Vargas Jacob McKinley Autumn Bagaporo Khaled Saleh Madison Blea Marlo Garcia Chastity Namvong Devin Tran Emily Shane Disha Patel Christopher Santos Celia Guillel Gonzalez Patrick Calubaquib Multiomics Research Shawn Krueger Quality Zoe Army Facilities Rayen Utley IT Christopher Robbins Joshua Harlin HR/Administrative Katrina Alejandro Software Engineer Guanting Li Delong Gao UX Designer Joshua Coppola Computational Biologist JunHyeong Kim #recruiters #biotech #lifesciences #lookingforwork #jobs