Recruiting Insight of The Week

1. Submitted 100+ COLD applications. I created a resume and started submitting applications. I didn’t conduct any informational interviews or ask for referrals. I thought submitting my resume would be enough for employers to see my potential. 

2. Didn’t leverage LinkedIn. I did have a LinkedIn profile, but I never posted anything, and I never interacted with other people's posts. I didn't understand how to use LinkedIn and didn't see any value to engaging here.

3. If I got an interview, I didn’t prepare for it well and left the preparation to the last minute, which was a disaster in casing interviews. 

Learn from my mistakes and don’t stop networking until you have received the offer letter. Revamp your job search by ditching the "spray and pray" method. Tailor your resume and cover letter to each specific role, highlighting relevant skills and experiences. Become a LinkedIn pro! Update your profile, connect with people in your field, and engage with industry content. Finally, ditch the last-minute interview scramble. Research the company and common questions, practice your responses, and even consider mock interviews to ensure you're prepared. 

Career opportunities in the healthcare / life sciences industry:

• Research Associate, New York University Langone Health

• Research Associate/Writer - Financial Services, Corporate Insight

• Application Analyst, Montefiore Health System

• 2024 Student Leadership Program, Kimber Health

• Associate Consultant, Veeva Systems

AI in Healthcare News:

• Ex-Stanford president’s Xaira Therapeutics secures $1B for AI drug discovery

• Researchers developed an AI tool to predict a patient’s response to certain cancer drugs

• Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent ‘superbugs’