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Industry Advice

When it comes to understanding your preferred industry of interest, it’s important to learn the trends and guidelines from current and former industry professionals. At Northeastern, faculty members regularly answer the question: How do I find industry advice? With real-world experience and expertise, Northeastern faculty members weave real-world experience into the classroom. Here, we’ve compiled advice, articles, and how-to-guides to help guide your path toward learning more about your industry.

September 21, 2018

How to Write a Strong Biotechnology Resumé

What do recruiters expect in a good biotechnology resumé? Follow these tips to stand out to industry hiring managers and land your next role.

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September 20, 2018

Overcoming Cultural Barriers in Healthcare

Northeastern's experts discuss the role of race, culture, and ethnicity in healthcare, and how you can play a role in combating pervasive global health inequities.

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September 13, 2018

Blockchain & Food Safety: How the Industry Is Transforming

Blockchain has the potential to transform the food safety industry. Find out how the technology will help increase transparency, reduce risk, & save lives.

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September 11, 2018

The Role You Can Play in Addressing Global Health Inequalities

A master’s in public health can prepare you to address theses social inequalities that impact health.

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September 6, 2018

Working in Industry vs Academia: Which is Right For You?

For scientists, one of the biggest career decisions is choosing between working in industry and academia. Here are 8 major differences to consider when deciding which path is right for you.

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September 4, 2018

Essential Components of an Effective Digital Health Initiative

Digital health has the potential to transform the healthcare industry, creating more efficient processes and better health outcomes for patients. Here are the critical components of effective digital health initiatives for primary and acute care settings.

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August 23, 2018

Skills You Need to Robot-Proof Your Career in Quality Assurance

Here’s a look at the quality assurance skills you should start building now to robot-proof your future.

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August 16, 2018

5 Major Healthcare Challenges Being Solved by Digital Health Technology 

The field of healthcare is reaching an inflection point, as a number of significant challenges come to a head. Here, we explore some of the most significant issues that may soon be resolved thanks to the advent of innovative new digital health technologies.

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August 14, 2018

So, You Have a Biotech Degree—Now What?

Biotechnology is a burgeoning field in need of skilled workers. Here’s how you can leverage an advanced degree.

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August 9, 2018

The Importance of Networking in Science

Networking isn’t rocket science, but to some people, it can feel that way. Follow these 5 networking tips for scientists to advance your career.

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