How to Read The Grad Student Guide to the Life Science Industry Kindle
Are you studying chemistry or bio-engineering? Do you want a job with a pharmaceutical or medical device company? But…very little idea which companies to target? This book is for you! The Grad Student Guide to the Life Science Industry describes the life science universe, and explains what companies do, how they are organized, and what their dynamic ecosystems are like. The Grad Guide can help students like you become much more efficient in organizing a hunt for an internship, co-op, or full time job. This volume introduces you to five key life science sectors (biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, suppliers, and start-ups), and provides facts and commentary about each. Then, to help you evaluate specific organizations, The Grad Guide discusses a number of company characteristics (such as management, culture, and competition) and illustrates these with SWOT. There is a section on geographic strategy which can open your eyes to all the places where you might pursue a successful career.Bringing it all together, The Grad Guide assists you in developing portfolios populated by companies both attractive and accessible. Plus, there's a comprehensive list of career resources.Minimize those fitful and frustrating job searches! Better company understanding helps you better target companies. You don't have to settle for a post far below what you might have landed because you didn't understand the companies to which you applied!
