{"id":24973,"date":"2025-03-04T14:31:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T13:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/lifesciencecareerday\/?page_id=24973"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:15:52","slug":"get-the-most-out-of-the-event","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/lifesciencecareerday\/get-the-most-out-of-the-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Get the Most Out of the Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ea854a87f8e2c5cc08e2f95d950118b\">The Life Science Career Day is an opportunity to<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>explore careers you may not know yet,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ask real questions to people who\u2019ve been where you are,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>meet potential employers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>understand what employers and recruiters truly look for,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>meet others navigating the same transition,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>leave with clearer ideas and concrete next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e49913403cde6a3c5ea5db30ca74399\">Employer Booths &amp; Chat with a Recruiter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employers are not career advisors \u2014 come prepared.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare:<\/strong>&nbsp;research companies, choose your top targets, prepare a short intro about who you are, your skills, and what you\u2019re looking for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communicate clearly:<\/strong>&nbsp;highlight your strengths, explain your interests, ask focused questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow up:<\/strong>&nbsp;exchange LinkedIn QR codes , business cards or CVs, take notes, send a brief thank\u2011you message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ed07546a0fa675232f4cb6cdb6c84b9\">Alumni Networking: Build Long\u2011Term Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alumni offer real insight and professional orientation \u2014 don\u2019t hesitate to approach them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start the conversation:<\/strong>&nbsp;they are here to share their experience and help you reflect on your next steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask useful questions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cHow did you transition from university to your current role?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhich skills helped you succeed?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If the conversation felt meaningful and the alumna\/us seemed open to it:<\/strong>&nbsp;connect on LinkedIn with a short message or send a thank\u2011you note.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b20b66cb84f7ad7f1f4ebdfe83027089\">Need Orientation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also ask for guidance at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T<strong>he Solo Values Booth<\/strong> (Dr Marc Abessolo, speaker at the round table) \u2014 to start clarifying what matters to you professionally and align your values with potential career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Career Centers<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 to discover the on\u2011campus support available for your situation, job search, and next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa509fa0d3d2b40ab96908c6f6d9a6a6\"><strong>Final Tips: What to Avoid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Showing up unprepared: research first!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asking for a job too directly: focus on learning and connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talking too much: keep it balanced and respectful of time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgetting to follow up: a simple message can turn a short chat into a lasting professional relationship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insisting too much after the event: connect if it feels natural and welcomed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By being prepared, engaged and proactive, you\u2019ll leave a great impression and expand your network for future opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good luck!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Life Science Career Day is an opportunity to Employer Booths &amp; Chat with a Recruiter Employers are not career advisors \u2014 come prepared. 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