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Terrified of Networking? Let’s Change That! You’re not alone. The real reason most of us dread networking is that we feel unprepared. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be awkward. Imagine this: You're stuck in a job you dislike or bogged down in academia. Feels suffocating, right? The way out? A killer networking plan. Here's a fun, no-nonsense technique we swear by: 1. Pick a company that makes your heart race. 2. Slide into someone's DMs (professionally, of course) from that company. 3. Ask for an informational interview. (call us to prep for this!) Boom! You’ve got insights and maybe a new connection. Networking can be enjoyable. It’s not just about collecting business cards – it’s about building your future. Ready to level up? Let’s do this!

Think you can't afford a Career Coach? Try Paying your bills with Lost Time! Do you need a career coach? Honestly, it's not mandatory. But here's why you should. The right coach will turbocharge your learning curve. Without one, you'll waste time applying (and applying, and applying!) without success. A career coach is your secret weapon if you're ready to fast-track your growth. At LSLP, we help you break into biotech faster than you ever thought possible. Ready to accelerate your biotech career? Let's make it happen!

Want honest resume feedback without the awkwardness? Let's face it, getting people to give your resume a real, constructive review is like asking for a miracle. So, we’re making miracles happen today – for free! Drop a comment below or send us a message for a complimentary resume review. Hurry, this offer is limited to the first 10 people!

Feeling like just another fish in the big blue biotech sea? 🐟 Here’s the truth: PhDs are everywhere, but biopharma is booming with new opportunities! The trick to landing one? Stand out. Ditch vague resume fluff. Go for specifics like: "Six years of molecular biology experience including Gibson assembly, Golden Gate, and restriction enzyme cloning." Quantify your skills and show hiring managers you’re the real deal. Follow for more tips to launch your biotech career—we’ve been there, done that, and can help you do it too! 

Calling all recent PhDs! Looking into your future and feeling worried about limited tenure-track positions in academia? Do you wish you could do work that has a real-world impact? Secretly hoping you can make the switch to biotech? We were in your shoes, that's why we created support coaching to help you transition! Start here: Identify your transferrable skills Network with biotech professionals Seek internships and collaborative projects Find Mentors who've made the switch Ready to leap? Let’s connect and help you thrive in biotech!

"I just had the most amazing informational interview." Wish you could say that instead of wondering "what could I possibly get out of an informational interview?"

Feeling dread when applying for jobs? 😰 Sending applications into the void? Just another fish in the sea? 🐟 Totally normal reaction —and it's exhausting. We've been there, so we built a solution. Our user-friendly worksheets streamline your resume process, ensuring every application is perfectly tailored with minimal effort. Say goodbye to job application dread. Let's make your job search efficient and effective. Ready to transform your career? Let's talk.

Is the worst part of the job search the rejection? The endlessness? The futility? All of the above? Unfortunately for many the job search process is all of the above - but it doesn't have to be all negative. There is personal growth in the process. Recognizing who you are, what you want - and what you don't If we hold onto personal growth in the process, we build resilience, strength, and knowledge. And all of that makes us stronger.

Did you enter grad school and think 'Well there will be a job waiting for me at the end'? A lot of people have this belief, and then get to the end and realize it's really hard to get a job! They then begin to question, why did I do this? What's wrong with me? Did I make a mistake? The problem isn't you. The problem is grad school doesn't prepare you for transitioning to industry. There are huge knowledge gaps. So take a breath, acknowledge you have a lot still to learn, and begin by understanding the biotech industry. Have informational interviews. Ask people 'What do I really need to know to be successful'? Ask people any question that you want, because guess what? People in industry were you once, and mostly they just really want to help.

Do you know the real reason why academics leave academia? It's not because they hate research - they love that. It's the politics, the abuse, the egos, the red tape. They leave because the academic system is broken. And it's heartbreaking, because academics genuinely have a thirst for knowledge, for problem-solving, for deep thinking. So where do they go? What do they do? How do they translate their skills to industry? Start by identifying what you love to do, and the skills that you have. Then find an industry that needs you. It will be much more rewarding than a broken academic system.