Finding a position in industry, applying, and securing the job is challenging.
As scientists, we are not trained to succeed in this process.
As a non-profit, we have listed our best resources that will hopefully make your journey easier:
How To Find Your Dream Position
There are dozens of positions scientists can apply for.
The most common career paths you should know about are:
- Research & Development Roles
- Sales & Customer Support
- Marketing
- Operations & Quality Control
- Consulting
All in all, we’ve identified 10 main paths – and we created an overview for you to help you identify what is right for you.
However, even if you have a goal, how do you apply efficiently, quickly, and successfully?
Application Tips & Guides
Perhaps the most important document is your CV – in the US, it’s called a resume.
We have compiled an overview of how a good CV looks like because this differs significantly between academia and industry.
Once you have everything set up, you will need to master the application process itself. And to be frank, it’s often a numbers game.
Therefore, check out our webinar series in which former scientists share what their paths looked like and which tips they have for you:
Applying can be frustrating and intimidating at times… We have compiled some tips for you in our weekly educational series.
Lending You A Helping Hand
So, who is behind all these resources? We are the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, a non-profit that unites and supports scientists from all over the world.
- We organize conferences, events & workshops all around the world
- We also offer 9 different scholarships for students & PhD candidates
- We have a Trainee Initiative that creates a plethora of resources to help everyone – from Bachelor’s to Postdoc
More For Your Career
We host a free weekly educational series in which our member Patrick shares how you can find your dream position, how to prepare your application documents and how to win in interviews.
You can easily join now by signing up through our google form.
If you need anything else, always feel free to reach out to us or check out our social media, website, or events.
You can find all of that through our Linktree!
Fingers crossed for you!