Careers Beyond Academia

Technology Innovation Workshop
2023-03-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Today we’ll cover the essentials of intellectual property for startups. Led by Frank DeCosta and Phillip Owh, the presentation will include IP dos and don’ts, patent filing, and tips on how to leverage Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing (CTL).
DeCosta is a widely regarded expert in patent litigation and a partner at Finnegan Henderson, a full-service IP firm where he leads the firm’s litigation section with experience in patent litigation, software, and client counseling. Owh serves as the Director of Business Development & Licensing for Life Sciences at CTL, where he draws on his background in biochemistry to manage a portfolio of inventions that span the life sciences spectrum from agriculture to health.
The session will conclude with information about the Commercialization Fellowship, an opportunity for Cornell Engineering Ph.D. candidates to take a deep dive into the commercialization process and potential real-world applications of university inventions.
RSVP for the 3/3/ workshop
Hosted by
The SC Johnson College of Business, College of Engineering, and the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL)

BioEntrepreneurship Initiative Info Session
2023-03-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
Learn more about how you can benefit from participating in the the BioEntrepreneurship Initiative. RSVP now for this online info session. Even if you are not able to apply this year, get info to strengthen your application or help you decide it’s not for you and/or network to learn about the various offerings in the entrepreneurship ecosystem at Cornell.

Explore Careers Outside of Academia
2023-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
In today’s day and age, more and more postdocs and graduate students are open to the idea of careers beyond academia. Have you ever wondered how to start this transition and what are some things you need to think about before taking action? In this session, we will talk about how to start exploring career options outside of academia and some of the thought-process behind it.
Register to attend.

Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry
2023-02-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Come learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program , one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry.

WHEN: Feb 28 @ 2 ET, March 8 @ 5 ET, or March 16 @ 7 ET
WHERE: Teams Video Call (link to follow from RSVP)
RSVP: here (you will register here and receive a link to register for a specific date within 24 hours)

The TLDP vision is to develop future leaders of BD’s R&D organization.

The program consists of three successively more challenging assignments (~18 months each) that span multiple businesses and / or locations within BD.
A personalized and dynamic career path is sculpted for each TLDP associate with the influence of senior R&D leaders and your personal skills and interests.

Program Qualifications:

Outstanding Ph.D. graduates with significant leadership experience and technical depth in engineering, life sciences, or natural sciences fields:

Mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biology, and related fields

Early-stage career (less than 3 years of industry or postdoc experience outside the pursuit of a degree)
Willingness and ability to relocate to different geographic locations
To qualify for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction to duration.

Postdocs and PhD students at all stages are welcome. Application closes March 20th at 11:59 PM PST for the 2023 spring cycle.

Fireside chat with P&G alumni on career opportunities
2023-02-24 11:45 - 13:00 | Olin Hall 128
If you are interested in a career of applied research beyond academia and are within 24 months of completing your doctoral program or post-doc appointment at Cornell, please read on and sign up here to get your questions answered.
Procter & Gamble is hiring qualified doctoral and postdoctoral scientists for a variety of challenging Research & Development positions (including Ph.D. internships) in Cincinnati, Ohio. R&D professionals at P&G work with advanced technology to create products that improve the lives of the world’s consumers. Our P&G brands are trusted in millions of living rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms—and have been recommended for generations. Over the course of more than 180 years, our brands and innovation have challenged convention, solved consumer tensions, and helped shape culture.
If you are interested in learning more about R&D scientists and career opportunities within P&G, sign up here (or QR code) for an in-person firechat with Q&A on Fri 2/24 from 11:45-1:00 pm at Olin Hall 128 with P&G Doctoral Recruiter Dr. Bernardo M. Aguilera.

We’re looking to hire talent for our R&D team, so browse the open positions below for PhDs and find a role that fits your educational background and skill set. If you’re excited about using integrative thinking to take on tough business problems and ready to flex your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, a P&G R&D career could be the perfect fit for you. Available openings (20+)–many are in the fields of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Material Science, Food Science, and Biomedical Engineering–

General Posting

Ph.D. Scientist – FIRST Recruiting Conference

Life Sciences, Regulatory, Environmental Science, Biology, Bio Science & Engineering

Microbiologists (Internships 1 & 2) , Cell Biology
Environmental Scientist and Regulatory Toxicologist
Biomedical Engineer – PhD

Physical Sciences and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering

Analytical Chemists (1, 2,3), Chemists or Chemical Engineer (1,2)
Gas Nucleation Internship – PhD Engineer
Surface Modification and Delivery Systems PhD Engineer

Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Computational Chem/Bio, Chemometrics, Bioinformatics, Modeling

Data & Modeling Sciences (1,2,3,4,5,6)
Data Science & Robotics

Regards from the P&G Doctoral Recruiters – Cornell University – more open positions at: https://www.pgcareers.com/search-jobs/PhD

Prototyping Hardware Accelerator Info Session
2023-02-23 17:00 - 18:00 | eHub Collegetown, 409 College Ave, Ithaca
Come learn more abut the summer prototyping hardware accelerator program!
5-6pm at the eHub Collegetown space RSVP now

Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile
2023-02-23 12:00 - 13:30 | 341 Caldwell Hall, 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
In person only, held in 341 Caldwell Hall. Sessions limited to 15 people, as it is highly interactive.
Sign up for your preferred date to join Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile on this google sheet
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ –so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to registrants prior to the event if people want to get even more out of the hands-on session.
Due to the interactive nature of this in-person workshop, we will limit the number of participants to 15. So if something comes up after you register, be sure to let us know so we can invite someone else to take your place.
Dates available:
February

Thursday, 2/23 @12-1:30pm

March

Tuesday, 3/28 @11-12:30pm

April

Tuesday, 4/25 @9:30-11am

Entrepreneur First lunch and learn, 1:1s
2023-02-22 - 2023-02-23 | eHub Kennedy Hall (106b)
Entrepreneur First is the best place in the world to meet a co-founder that can join you to tackle global problems. It’s where ambitious people who know that finding the right partner is more important than the right idea gather. The best of the best exclusively, recruited from all across North America.
For the first time, Entrepreneur First is coming to Ithaca. Alice Bentinck, Co-Founder of Entrepreneur First and Derek Jouppi, a former nanotech founder from Entrepreneur First, are offering to meet PhDs, Masters and undergraduates who will be defending/graduating this year at Cornell. They want to learn about your research and aspirations for founding a startup.
Date: Wednesday, February 22nd and Thursday, February 23rd
Location: Kennedy Hall eHub space on the 1st floor
Schedule: Lunch & Learn 2/23@noon-1pm; 1:1 meetings 2/22 9am-noon or 1:30-4:00pm, 2/23 9am-noon or 1:30-7:30pm
How: Sign up for 30 minute one-on-one sessions and attend lunch for an overview of the possibilities.
REGISTER NOW for the Lunch and Learn Entrepreneur First noon-1 event (please indicate by Feb. 20 whether you will want a lunch so we don’t have wasted food)
Come Prepared: Derek and Alice want to hear about your research and what drives you.
Are you someone who:

Challenges convention?
Has the drive to achieve?
Embraces followership?
Is smart, with clarity of thought?
Has technical knowledge plus applicability or commerciality on your mind?

About the speakers
Alice Bentinck MBE is cofounder and General Partner at Entrepreneur First, a talent investor. Entrepreneur First (EF) was founded in London in 2011 by Matt Clifford and Alice Bentinck to support the world’s most ambitious individuals to build their own tech startups from scratch. EF has $350m+ under management and has built more than 500 startups in across the globe.
She also set up Code First: Girls, a not-for-profit that has taught 5,000+ women to code for free while at university. She advised Prime Minister Cameron at the Northern Future Forum on startup strategy and currently sits on Imperial College’s Computer Science Industrial Liaison Board. Alice previously worked at McKinsey & Company and for the former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, after he left office.
Derek Jouppi, P. Eng, is the former COO & co-founder of Suncayr (2014-2020, the inventors of SPOTMYUV). A nanotechnology engineer by trade, his entrepreneurial journey started in the lab; filing patents, to clinical trials, and developing manufacturing processes. Eventually he turned commercial, specializing in retail sales & e-commerce before Suncayr was acquired by Dig It in late-2020. Some major accomplishments include a granted US patent, selling into 7000+ retail stores including Walmart, CVS, Boots, and 40+ major retail chains, as well as winning over 50+ pitch and technology awards. Listen to Derek’s exit story here.
Hosted by
Life Changing Labs (LCL) Pam Silverstein
Careers Beyond Academia Susi Varvayanis
Email gradcareers@cornell.edu with any questions.

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
2023-02-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-01-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us online to find out how we can help you get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on your career search, and specific advice on how to approach your advisor or make a career decision. We’ll exchange tips, tricks, and tools to efficiently explore your options, build your skills and take action to prepare for your future. Feel free to pop in anytime during this hour that suits your schedule. ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME!
Discussion dates:

Monday, January 30, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 21, 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 23, 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26, 9:00 a.m.

NYAS Career Path Series: Science Public Relations
2023-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar
Are you looking for a career that interfaces science, scientific writing, promotion, and public relations? Public Relations is a great opportunity to work with individuals across a range of industry and provide communication strategies to effectively communicate services and products.
The rise in diagnostics, drugs, therapeutics, vaccines, and medical technologies means a greater need for individuals who need to work in the intersection of science, communication, and the healthcare industry. In this webinar, you will learn the roles played by a science PR professional and the skills a graduate or postdoctoral fellow needs to be successful in this field.
Brought to you by the NY Academy of Sciences
To learn about these, join the next Career Path Series on February 16 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST. This session, like all of the Career Path series, is FREE to Academy members. Cornell membership is accessible to all grad students and postdocs. (Free memberships for Cornell graduate students and postdocs.)
During this panel you will hear about:

Opportunities for individuals to understand how to transition into the role of Public Relations.
What kind of “side-hustles” should one pursue to gain more knowledge and position yourself as a suitable candidate?
What are the challenges to consider when pursuing a career in Public Relations?

REGISTER
The event will be followed by a virtual networking opportunity with the panelists at 6:30 PM.
If you have specific questions you would like the panelists to address during the discussion – please email siyer@nyas.org to incorporate them into this conversation.

SAi forum featuring Martina G. Efeyini
2023-02-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Join the monthly SAi forum featuring Martina G. Efeyini, 2021 Science News Civic Science Fellow, as she shares how she uses civic science and journalism to reach Gen Z audiences. The forum will take place Thursday, February 16, 2023, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Join the Zoom session.
Civic Science Fellow project:
Martina is working to help understand how to better engage with young people through science journalism, particularly those historically underrepresented in science, including people of color and those in low-income urban and rural areas.
https://civicsciencefellows.org/fellows/martina-g-efeyini/
About the Speaker:
Martina G. Efeyini is a toxicologist, science communicator, and STEM education advocate. She is passionate about intersecting STEM, communication, and education to make science accessible for the next generation of scientists. She earned her master’s degree in toxicology from St. John’s University and her bachelor’s degree in toxicology from the Pennsylvania State University. Previously, Martina worked for the UMB CURE Scholars Program. There, she was a College and Career Readiness Coordinator, STEM Expo Manager, and Program Assistant. As a science writer, Martina occasionally writes for the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as an alternative career columnist, and has written for various professional scientific societies including the Scientista Foundation, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society for Women Engineers, and for Mademoiselle Scientist, her STEM digital platform.
https://thenextscientist.com/
https://www.niemanlab.org/2022/12/talk-to-gen-z-theyre-the-experts-of-gen-z/
Twitter: @mefeyini; @mademoisellesci
TikTok: @mademoiselle_scientist

CV To Resume Workshop
2023-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
This webinar will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate.
This webinar is open to all PhD students and postdocs.
To Register
For more events, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

InSITE Fellowship Info Session
2023-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar
The InSITE Fellowship is a leadership development program that creates community for graduate students and postdocs interested in entrepreneurship, VC, and consulting.
Partner with high-potential startups in 10-week engagements to identify key challenges and opportunities, set deliverables and drive meaningful growth. Create your own career path through educational and mentorship programming to support your growth as an entrepreneur or VC. Connect with an alumni network in leading roles at VC firms, emerging companies, and innovative global organizations, and with like-minded participants across NY, NJ, CT.
Applications are due 2/28 (must be available pitch day 3/3/23). Project starts week of 3/6/23.
Selected Fellows are expected to participate over at least 4 semesters, and commit ~4h/week, taking on leadership roles after the first year.
Register to attend the information session. Questions about being an InSITE Fellow can be directed to Muwen Yang (myang@cornell.edu).
View the flyer for more information.

Black Entrepreneurs in Training (BET) Community Day
2023-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | eHub Collegetown, 409 College Ave, Ithaca
The day’s agenda includes a fireside chat with Jehron Petty ’20, the co-founder of BET and founder and CEO of ColorStack, and Jerry Raphael, CFO of the cybersecurity platform Axonius and former CFO of Stack Overflow, in addition to a panel of student entrepreneurs, an entrepreneurship content session, there will also be introductions to entrepreneurship opportunities at Cornell.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with likeminded students — and potential mentors — over a complimentary lunch.
Black Entrepreneurs in Training Community Day
Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | eHub Collegetown Multipurpose Room (S305A)

Register for the event.

Join Black Entrepreneurs in Training (BET) at Cornell for BET Community Day! All students interested in building and strengthening the black entrepreneurship community are welcome.

Register here if you plan to attend!

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CTL IP Series: Software & Copyright
2023-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Experts from Ryan, Mason & Lewis, LLP will delve into the definitions and practical case studies of legal challenges and infringements as well as the impact of some cases on the sector (e.g., Alice Corp. Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int’l).
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into how CTL works with IP firms like Ryan, Mason & Lewis, LLP to protect your software, copyright, and related IP.
Topics:

Overview of software inventions & copyrights (definitions and types)
Case studies
USPTO guidance

Presented by:

Joseph B. Ryan, Partner, Ryan, Mason & Lewis, LLP
Patrick G. Murray, Associate, Ryan, Mason & Lewis, LLP
Ryan Luebke, Technology Licensing and Business Development Officer, CT

Register online for this third installment of the IP Series to learn about software inventions and the copyright and patent strategies to protect them.

Policy Fellowships in NY and NJ State Govt.
2023-02-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Zoom, NY, United States
Are you a doctoral-level scientist, engineer, or health professional interested to learn how you can use your technical skills to serve state government and build your career in science policy?
Come learn about policy fellowship opportunities in New York state and New Jersey state governments from the directors and fellows of the NYS Senate Fellowship and the NJ Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship!
REGISTER HERE by Feb. 6 for this online event.
For any questions, please email nysst.policy@gmail.com

Grants administration skills/career info
2023-02-01 08:00 - 2023-02-02 17:00 | Virtual Session, NY, United States
Are you interested in program management, grants management or academic administration? This no-cost online event might be worth tuning in to learn more about NIH funding processes, policies and careers. Whether you are interested in a career in or beyond academia this is an event not to miss! The National Institutes of Health will host this virtual grants conference on February 1 and 2, 2023. You can view the agenda and register for the event here.
Explore the 2023 NIH Grants Conference agenda:

2-days of sessions designed to clarify the NIH grants process and policies, and share tips for grant writing and peer review
25 sessions for new administrators & new investigators on topics from pre- and post-award management to career paths
the opportunity to engage with presenters, administrators, and managers through Q&A and chats with experts and mentors

Explore the 2-day agenda; once registered and logged into the conference site, you are free to view the on-demand library of related resources, and create your personal schedule!
The Exhibit Hall: encounter NIH staff and an abundance of resources located at our NIH Institute, Center, and Special Program booths. Take advantage of the 1:1 Meet the Experts which are 20-minute chats between attendees and NIH staff, designed for more specific research and administrative questions.
The conference is targeted to individuals new to NIH grants and/or looking to better understand the processes and policies behind NIH funding. During the event, experts will share policies, resources, guidance, and case studies. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Michael S. Lauer, NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research.

Enroll in GRAD 9110 Professional Career Foundations
2023-01-27 10:00 - 12:00
Practical tips to focus a job search, develop strategies to identify a meaningful career and empower you to make an impact. Through discussions, immersive activities and professional networking, participants will hone communication of their strengths and fit to employers’ needs to set themselves apart as top candidates. Enrollment preference given to second- and third-year doctoral students in any discipline. Invest seven Friday mornings for great impact on your career planning. We invite you to join this 1 cr. practicum facilitated by Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia Susi Varvayanis.

Learning outcomes include:

Feel empowered to actively imagine and chart several professional paths beyond the university
Describe pros and cons of several career options and potential match
Have increased confidence to reach out to professionals, ask for advice, and build connections

Enroll in class number 19776. Runs Jan. 27-Mar. 16. In person only in Kennedy Hall 105 @10am to noon on Fridays during the first seven week session. Priority given to 2nd-4th year PhD students–ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME!

PhD level STEM-focused employer networking
2023-01-25 17:00 - 19:00
An online opportunity to meet with a wide variety of employers–targeted at PhD students and postdocs. In partnership with Cornell Career Services, please register through Handshake. (for postdocs: please contact Christine Holmes to manually enter your contact info to access Handshake privileges)

Preparing for Interviews with Industry
2023-01-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Stocking Hall, Room 148
Cornell Institute for Food Systems and Careers Beyond Academia invite you to a brown bag workshop for STEM graduate students and postdocs with Christophe Galopin, Ph.D. ’99, VP Global Sensorial Experience Technologies, Human and Animal Nutrition S&T, Archer-Daniels-Midland. This workshop will focus on the interview process and how to present yourself most effectively during interviews with industry employers.

Topics covered will include:

how to respond to different types of interview questions and interviewer styles,
presenting a research seminar to an industry audience, and
the screening process before being invited to interview and the follow-up process after interviews have taken place.

Open to all STEM graduate students and postdocs. Please register.
Sponsored by the Cornell Institute for Food Systems & Careers Beyond Academia.

Job Search Discussion
2023-01-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Job Search Discussion is designed to get graduate students and postdoctoral scholars together to talk about concerns that job seekers share, and strategize about how to move forward.
Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration within and beyond academia. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions they have and share best practices that work for them.
We want to create a safe space for everyone to talk and listen. Please come join us and hear from each other!
Register to attend a Job Search Discussion session
Dates & Times:
Monday, December 12 from 11:00am – 12:00pm ET
Wednesday, January 18 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Location:
Zoom link to be provided upon registration
Facilitators: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies; Colleen McLinn, Associate Dean for Professional Development; Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact futurefaculty@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
2022-12-20 - 2023-01-17 | Online
Online, self-paced training to gain a deeper understanding of Lean and Six Sigma tools within the DMAIC* methodology. Held between December 20, 2022 and January 17, 2023. Read about other Cornellians who have benefitted from this training in the past.
In partnership with Binghamton University, all interested Cornell graduate students can register for the reduced negotiated Careers Beyond Academia rate. Eligible Cornell doctoral students and postdocs can request sponsorship for this online certification by completing the Careers Beyond Academia funding request form. Learn more about the course.
Contact Gradcareers@cornell.edu to express interest.
*DMAIC = define, measure, analyze, improve, control

CNY Humanities Corridor: Book Publishing Workshops
2022-12-16 12:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Scholars from all eleven Central New York (CNY) Humanities Corridor institutions (including Cornell) are invited to sign up for one or both sections of a free Book Publishing Workshop with Laura Portwood-Stacer, Friday, December 16, organized by the Corridor Futures & Initiatives (HF4) Working Group:

Land a Publisher for Your Scholarly Book (12-1:30pm EST)
Write an Outstanding Book Proposal (1:45pm-3:15pm EST)

Register for either session here
Be sure to keep tabs on the Corridor website and calendar for other ways to engage and collaborate in the coming months. Questions? Email cnyhumanities@syr.edu.

Ask GFI: Alt Protein Careers
2022-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Are you interested in working in the alternative protein field? Join The Good Food Institute to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in this rapidly growing space.
Register here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qdEaPZBHSXinyhTO1V1tsw

Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
2022-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on your career search, and specific advice on how to approach your advisor or make a career decision. We’ll exchange tips, tricks, and tools to efficiently explore your options, build your skills and take action to prepare for your future. Feel free to pop in anytime during this hour that suits your schedule.

NYAS Career Path Series: Science Policy
2022-12-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar
Careers in science policy exist in a wide variety of settings including government, international, professional associations, academia, industry, lobbying firms, and law firms. Policy influences our lives across various issues and requires evidence-based, strategic communication, community engagement, and support for decision makers.
Science Policy offers graduate & postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to implement their research skills on the policy side. In this webinar, we will learn about how to position yourself to transition into science policy.
Brought to you by the NY Academy of Sciences
Join NYAS for the next Career Path Series on December 7 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST. This session, like all of the Career Path series, is FREE to Academy members. Cornell membership is accessible to all grad students and postdocs. (Free memberships for Cornell graduate students and postdocs.)
During this panel you will hear about:

Opportunities for individuals to understand how to translate their research in the policy space
How should one pursue opportunities to learn about policy and contribute to the public sphere?
What are the challenges to consider when pursuing a career in science policy?

REGISTER
The event will be followed by a virtual networking opportunity with the panelists at 6:30 PM.
If you have specific questions you would like the panelists to address during the discussion – please email siyer@nyas.org to incorporate them into this conversation.

BioCareers: Creating a LinkedIn Profile That Will Enhance Your Career Marketability
2022-12-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Working as a professional recruiter in the Life Sciences, Laura Bailey spends a good chunk of each day working on the LinkedIn platform to find top talent. Laura is going to share what recruiters look for in your LinkedIn profile and share strategies that you can use to create a profile that will set you apart, and speak directly to your target audience.
This webinar will help you with techniques to:

Create a profile that attracts the employers that you are trying to reach
Increase the size of your professional network
Create a positioning statement that lets your network know what opportunities you are looking for
Craft your summary to be real and personable
Find Groups that you may want to join for increased visibility
Request, (and give), recommendations on LinkedIn
Create a resume directly from your LinkedIn profile

About the facilitator:
Laura Bailey is the Managing Partner of L Bailey Search Associates, a recruitment firm that places R&D professionals in tech bio companies nationwide. She works primarily with start-ups in the bioengineering, next gen biomaterials, and cell line manufacturing space. She also publishes thought leadership pieces on the bioeconomy on LinkedIn.
Register for this webinar from BioCareers.
