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The Biotech Race: How Promising? 2 Replies
In May, WFAE's Public Conversation on "Building a Biotech Economy" explored the current and potential economic impact of biotech research and manufacturing in the Charlotte region. Check out this l...
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Governor Sanford needs to hush
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has said a lot of bizarre things in the last week in explaining away his affair with an Argentine woman.On Tuesday, this saga became even weirder.
By now, you're probably familiar with his wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press. We'll get to that in a minute.
First, let's address an official statement from Sanford concerning an investigation into whether public money…
Following two attorneys in career transition: Read Jeff Steiner's Blog
Don't Lose Track of Your Resume
As I continue my job search, I remember that it is important not to dilute my resume by sending it out to every recruiter and every job I see on the Internet. I am very selective about where I send my resume and in this market, I’m extremely cautious with every job posting that I see. The resume is really all that we have to differentiate and present ourselves to employers, so we can’t afford to lose control of that document. It’s important to know where your resume is at all times – because onc…Following two attorneys in career transition: Read Sam Smith's Blog
Employ Yourself
A friend of mine recently told me, "there are too many lawyers and not enough legal work." Being the eternal optimist, I summarily dismissed this comment and continued applying for jobs.Here are some of the things I did that worked (to some degree):
1. I contacted a select few recruiters who were referred to me by someone I trusted. I interviewed them to make sure they were knowledgeable, trustworthy and not just fishing for resumes.
2. I changed my profile on facebook, LinkedIn and T…
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continuing education
Once in a while we’ll have one of these things that actually has something to do with my job and I actually pay attention, but not al… Continue
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