Life and Physical Sciences

Welcome to the Pitt’s Life & Physical Sciences Career Community! Through this community, you will find industry resources, career advice, resume samples, job/internship and networking opportunities, and events to help you navigate your post-graduation goals and plans.

Please feel free to explore other related community pages for additional resources and schedule an appointment with your career consultant here: Schedule an appointment via HANDSHAKE

Your career consultants are:

Ashley Steffy: Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Ecology & Evolution, Microbiology and
Molecular Biology
Ingrid Beute: Physics and Astronomy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Neuroscience
Carol Balk: Natural Sciences

Pre-Med students and students interested in pursuing a health track, please visit comprehensive resources and relevant appointment opportunities here: Health Resources

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Best Jobs and Career Advice for Physics Majors

Published on September 5, 2022

https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/guide/jobs-physics-majors/

By Glassdoor Team

The Advice I’d Give Myself Early in My Career. What would you tell your former self? Eight neuroscientists offer their perspective on gaining experience, handling stress, asking for what they need, and more.

Published on September 5, 2022

Eight neuroscientists offer their perspective on gaining experience, handling stress, asking for what they need, and more.

What would you tell your former self?

“Get involved in more than one lab. Although it’s possible to get many lab skills and …

By Ingrid Beute repost - Quotes from sfn conference

Your Complete Guide to Writing a Cover Letter (Plus Bonus Tips and Examples)

Published on August 30, 2022

https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-31-tips-you-need-to-know

By The Muse Editors

Contract vs. Full Time: What Type of Employment is Right For You?

Published on August 30, 2022

https://www.biospace.com/article/contract-vs-full-time-what-type-of-employment-is-right-for-you-/

By Franklin Carpenter

What to Expect in Your Pharmaceutical Job Search: a Comprehensive Guide

Published on August 30, 2022

https://www.biospace.com/article/what-to-expect-in-your-pharma-job-search/?s=64

By Biospace Editorial Team

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