Join Life Science Washington for a free, virtual, “How to Land Your First Job” Bootcamp workshop presented by SciPhD on November 5, 7, and 12, 2025 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM.
SciPhD has trained thousands of PhDs the skills they need to transition to their first real job. Life Science Washington Institute is offering SciPhD’s program free of charge, thanks to our partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb.
During the workshop you will learn:
- What You Can Be with a PhD
- Kinds of organizations that hire PhDs
- Critical Skills and Experiences Required to get hired
- How to build a targeted resume (and the software to do it is included!)
- How to build and leverage your Network to get your targeted resume directly to the hiring manager
Critical skills you will learn includes:
- Communications for building relationships, conflict resolution and interviewing
- Leadership, mentoring and motivating skills
- Negotiations (with your PI and your hiring manager)
- Project management- which will increase your value, to hiring organizations and help you complete your current project(s)
Also included is a VIP Networking Reception provides an opportunity to meet SciPhD alums who have real jobs in real companies. The VIPs will represent many different career paths, and will share their insights, guidance, and experiences. This is a great opportunity to build your network and find connections to help get your resume where it needs to go.
Schedule:
Day 1: Wednesday, November 5 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM (PT)
Business of Science
Project Management
Day 2: Friday, November 7 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM (PT)
Communications for Scientists
Behavioral-Based Interviews
Day 3: Wednesday, November 12 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM (PT)
Building and Leveraging Your Network
Negotiations Summary
Critical Learning Points