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Can ChatGPT help me apply for a biomedical scientist role?
- 25 Aug 2023
With the press stuffed full of stories about ChatGPT, it seems the new artificial intelligence tool can do just about anything short of washing your clothes. But can it help you land the perfect biomedical job? Read on to find out.
Could the four-day work week work for biomedical scientists?
- 2 May 2023
A three-day weekend sounds like catnip for employees, but they might just be setting themselves up for a more stressful week.
Time to tidy: cleaning up your social media for potential employers
- 20 Mar 2023
Why you should polish up your social media accounts when applying for biomedical scientist jobs, as employers may check them in the screening process.
‘Tell me about yourself’: fielding the ultimate interview question
- 8 Jun 2022
When preparing for an interview for that job you’ve set your heart on, there’s one question that crops up time and again: “Tell me a bit about yourself”. Although this question seems straightforward, it catches out candidates time and again. We will discuss how you can tackle this question to impress your interviewer.
Rethink your CV – and land that dream job
- 4 May 2022
Polishing your CV can ensure you’ll get your foot in the door for that new role you’ve been coveting.
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Get your foot in the door with a glowing cover letter
- 4 Apr 2022
A cover letter is as likely to be an email these days – but however you send that (often fiendishly difficult to write) accompaniment to your CV, make sure it shines. It has as crucial a role in getting your foot in the door as your CV itself. So why do some applicants give them so little thought or, as many hiring managers will testify, don’t even bother writing one at all?
How to succeed in an online job interview
- 7 Mar 2022
When job interviews were still held face to face, candidates had plenty to worry about. Many of us have had to navigate delayed trains, hard-to-find office addresses and untimely coffee spills.
Psychometric testing in interviews
- 19 Jul 2017
Employers often use psychometric testing to vet potential employees and help them understand a little more about your personality and ability to fit into the role they are offering – and this type of testing is becoming increasing popular.
Negotiating the best starting salary
- 19 Jul 2017
Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer.
How good is your CV?
- 19 Jul 2017
Writing a good CV is tricky: the message must be right but so must its appearance.
Creating an alluring covering letter
- 19 Jul 2017
The main aim of a covering letter is to encourage recruiters to read your CV. However, it needs to do a lot more than say, 'here is my CV!'. In short, it is the biggest chance you have to sell yourself.
Creating rapport in an interview
- 19 Jul 2017
Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say ‘we are on the same page’. In an interview situation you can employ numerous techniques to maximize the rapport between yourself and your interviewer.
Do's and don'ts for developing a CV
- 19 Jul 2017
A Curriculum Vitae is a self-marketing tool and getting an interview can depend on how good your CV is. You will need to consider what to include, how much detail is needed and how to make your CV stand out from all the others.
