Tips for Graduates Looking for Commercial Roles in Healthcare & Life Sciences

Tips for Graduates going into Life Science

Having worked on my fair share of graduate roles and communicating with clients I have collated a shortlist of some things to consider when you are applying for roles!

• It’s important for client facing roles that you can communicate in clear and simple language (or in depth on your specialism)
• The Company expects you to have a level of understanding of the position but do not want someone to memorise and repeat the full job description
• Customer facing experience, work experience, lab roles or internships stands people in good stead – make sure you utilise the experience you have a pull out the transferable skills you have developed
• Companies are also keen to learn about you and see that you are a well-rounded person, don’t be afraid to share hobbies and your favourite pass-times
• Fully commit to interview processes! Even if an interview is virtual, respect the interviewer’s time by dressing smart, being in a quiet area with minimal distractions, arriving to sit in the virtual lobby a few minutes early and maintaining good eye contact from across the screen!
• Do plenty of company research and plan questions in advance to ask during the interview

Although looking for your first Life Science job after university can be daunting, we are happy to help. Please get in touch with me to discuss your career opportunities!

email: lis@zenopa.com