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Effectively reading and responding to a job description is critical to a successful job search.Use this sample to learn how to (1) Read a Job Description, (2) Write a targeted Cover Letter,and (3) Write a targeted Resume.Part 1: How To Read an Industry Job DescriptionThis is a sample job description.Please see page two to read abouthow to dissect a job description,and why it’s important.ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:Crystal DNA, Inc. is a leading organization focusing on research and drug commercialization.POSITION INFORMATION:Crystal DNA, Inc. is inviting applications for a Scientist I position in the Cancer Research Department.We are seeking a remarkable individual to lead a research group to study cell biological questions in cancerbiology, with an emphasis on inflammation and cancer. Our collective goal is discovering novel targets fortherapy using innovative approaches.The successful candidate will lead projects to elucidate inflammatory pathways and mechanisms thatcontribute to the pathogenesis of cancer, and to translate their discoveries into therapeutic approaches forclinical development. At Crystal DNA you will be among renowned scientific leaders in the areas ofOncology, Immunology, and Virology. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development oftherapeutics.QUALIFICATIONS:As a strong candidate, you will have:- PhD and/or MD with postdoctoral research experience in cellular biology, cancer biology orimmunology- Minimum of 5 years of research experience using cellular biology techniques; 1-3 years of industryexperience a plus- Track record of publishing in top-tier journalsAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:To apply, please send CV/resume and cover letter to careers@crystaldna.com1

Part 1: How To Read an Industry Job DescriptionA. Why dissect a job description?A job description details the ideal candidate anorganization seeks in regard to scientific training,technical skills, professional skills, and overall fit.ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:Crystal   DNA, Inc. is a leading organizationfocusing onresearch and drug commercialization.POSITION INFORMATION:Crystal DNA is inviting applications for a Scientist I positionin the Cancer Research Department. We are seeking aremarkable individual to lead a research group to study cellbiological questions in cancer biology, with an emphasis oninflammation and cancer. Our collective goal is discoveringnovel targets for therapy using innovative approaches.The successful candidate will lead projects to elucidateinflammatory pathways and mechanisms that contribute to thepathogenesis of cancer, and to translate their discoveries intotherapeutic approaches for clinical development. At CrystalDNA you will be among renowned scientific leaders in theareas of Oncology, Immunology, and Virology. You will havethe opportunity to contribute to the development oftherapeutics.QUALIFICATIONS:As a strong candidate, you will have:- PhD and/or MD with postdoctoral research experience incellular biology, cancer biology or immunology- Minimum of 5 years of research experience using cellularbiology techniques; 1-3 years of industry experience a plus- Track record of publishing in top-tier journalsAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:To apply, please send resume and cover letter tocareers@crystaldna.comIf you take the time to analyze the job description,and ask yourself what the employer seeks,you will be able to:1. Determine if your skills, interests and values are agood fit for the position.2. Tailor your resume and state - what you did, whenyou did it and where you did it.3. Tailor your cover letter and state - how you believeyour experiences are relevant, and why you want towork for their organization.B. In the Position/Responsibilities section:Look for:A. The scientific area of expertise (department/group)B. How this position contributes to the mission of theorganizationC. Professional skillsD. AccomplishmentsScientific area of expertise may include:1. Academic training2. Technical skillsC. In the Qualifications section:Highlight scientific and professional skills that directlyreflect your experiences, and accomplishments.Use these as keywords in your resume and cover letter.Look for these categories:A. Scientific training/Technical skillsB. Professional skillsC. AccomplishmentsIf your scientific or professional training andaccomplishments match 70% or more of what is listed,you may be considered a competitive candidate for thisposition.If you don’t meet all the listed requirements, but candetail similar or relevant experience, it’s important tohighlight that in your resume and cover letter. **Source: Kforce.com, “Are You Really a Good Fit for theJob?”D.What if the job description is too broad orvague? Connect with someone in your network or viaLinkedIn to find out more information about the role.Read this LinkedIn article about how to cold contactindividuals, and make a difference in the response rateduring your job search.2

Part 2: How To Write a Targeted Industry Cover LetterPlease see page four to readabout the purpose and format ofa well-written cover letter.Rosalind FranklinCrystal DNA, Inc.14 Famous Women WaySan Francisco, CA 94114June 1, 0000Dear Dr. Franklin:I read the description for the Scientist I position at Crystal DNA, Inc. with great interest. I am a postdocstudying Cancer Research at UCSF and believe that I have the skills and qualities necessary to be asuccessful addition to your team - a balance of cell biology bench experience, project managementexperience, and a demonstrated commitment to translational research. The possibility of contributing tothe groundbreaking research at Crystal DNA, Inc. that is impacting human health is an exciting prospect.I have 8 years of experience in applying cellular biology techniques to investigate immunesignaling pathways that are critical in cancer research. Specifically I have:- Expertise analyzing inflammatory activation in primary innate immune cells using flow cytometryand other cellular assays.- Co-authored 6 papers, 2 reviews, and published in journals such as Cancer Cell.- Collaborated with industry scientists, and believe I have a good understanding of how to designexperiments to answer clinically relevant questions.In addition to my research training, I have project management experience in both the scientific andnon-scientific communities. I thrive in the team environment and work well with clear deadlines andproject milestones. As a project leader in our lab, I am responsible for setting, communicating, andmeeting milestones with our industry collaborators. As a coordinator for the UCSF Improv Group, Ilead an initiative to enhance training in professional skills on-campus. Specifically, I work closely withtheater professionals to develop workshops to help grad students and postdocs in the UCSF-widecommunity practice and improve their presentation skills. The popularity of these sessions has even drawnfaculty members to attend our events.The potential to contribute to the work at Crystal DNA will be rewarding, because I enjoy researchingtranslational questions that may lead to the development of cancer therapeutics. I would welcome thechance to talk to you more, and can be reached at 123.456.7890, or via email, at marie.curie@ucsf.com.Regards,Marie Curie3

Part 2: How To Write a Targeted Industry Cover LetterA resume reports your relevant scientific training andprofessional skills – it tells the reader what you did,when you did it and where you did it.Rosalind FranklinDNA, Inc. San Francisco14 Famous Women WaySan Francisco, CA 94114A cover letter covers the how and why – how youbelieve your experiences are relevant, and why youwant to work for their organization. It sheds light onthe specific skills that make you a qualifiedcandidate, your interest in industry research, andexplains how you’d contribute to their organization.June 1, 0000Dear Dr. Franklin:I read the description for the Scientist I position at DNA, Inc. with greatinterest. I am a postdoc studying Cancer Research at UCSF and believethat I have the skills and qualities necessary to be a successful additionto your team - a balance of cell biology bench experience, projectmanagement experience, and a demonstrated commitment totranslational research. The possibility of contributing to thegroundbreaking research at Crystal DNA, Inc. that is impacting humanhealth is an exciting prospect.I have 8 years of experience in applying cellular biology techniquesto investigate immune signaling pathways that are critical in cancerresearch. Specifically I have:- Expertise analyzing inflammatory activation in primary innateimmune cells using flow cytometry and other cellular assays.- Co-authored 12 papers and published in journals such asCancer Cell.- Collaborated with industry scientists, and believe I have a goodunderstanding of how to design experiments to answerclinically relevant questions.In addition to my research training, I have project managementexperience in both the scientific and non-scientific communities. Ithrive in the team environment and work well with clear deadlines andproject milestones. As a project leader in our lab, I am responsible forsetting, communicating, and meeting milestones with our industrycollaborators. As a coordinator for the UCSF Improv Group, I lead aninitiative to enhance training in professional skills on-campus.Specifically, I work closely with theater professionals to developworkshops to help grad students and postdocs in the UCSF-widecommunity practice and improve their presentation skills. Thepopularity of these sessions has even drawn faculty members to attendour events.The potential to contribute to the work at Crystal DNA will berewarding, because I’m passionate about researching translationalquestions that may lead to the development of cancer therapeutics. Iwould welcome the chance to talk to you more and can be reached at123.456.7890, or via email, at marie.curie@ucsf.com.Regards,Marie CurieA. Why write a cover letter?B. Often, employers only skim the first paragraph,so Marie’s paragraph is a summary of:E. What she brings to the table (experience & skills)F. Why she wants the job (desire)This includes her:1. Scientific training2. Professional skills3. DesireThe skeleton of your cover letter will follow the sameformat as your first paragraph.C. In your second and third paragraphs:Summarize your range of skills and experience.Highlight skills in your resume that directly reflect theskills in the job description. Use keywords.Emphasize any industry experience or industrycollaborations that you’ve engaged in. Demonstrateyour desire to transition into industry. Summarize:1. Why you fit: What skills or knowledge did yougain from these experiences?2. What you impact is: How have you excelled inyour activities? Hiring managers say they take achance on academic scientists who have a trackrecord of leadership and success both in andout of the lab.D. Don’t forget to explicitly detail what excites youabout the company (the culture, the science, theapproaches). Frame it in the context of what thecompany is committed to. Remember they arelooking for a match.Do you like their company philosophy or theirmentorship program? Tell them!To have your cover letter critiqued, schedule an appointment withthe OCPD at 415.476.4986. We book 2-3 weeks in advance.4

Part 3: How To Write a Targeted Industry ResumeMarie Curie, Ph.D.San Francisco, CA 94114, 415-555-2345, Curie@ucsf.eduUS Permanent ResidentSUMMARY Five years of postdoctoral research in tumor immunology, with focus on cellinteractions that regulate cell migrationExperience includes flow cytometry, molecular mediator release assays(ELISAs), cell migration assays, primary immune cell isolation and cell culturetechniquesLab supervisor of flow cytometry equipment, microscopy equipment, andanimal facilityExperienced in working collaboratively with chemists and industry scientistsThe Summary section is the abstractfor your resume: Summarize your relevantscientific training andprofessional skills. Tailor this section to the jobdescription. Remember to back up theexperience listed here, in thesections below! Be concise – a paragraph isokay, but keep in mind bulletpoints are easier to skim.RESEARCH EXPERIENCECancer Research Lab, Postdoctoral Scholar01/2000 - presentUniversity of California San Francisco, CAProject: Tumor cell migration Investigation of the chemokine and cytokine release from tumors using flowcytometry-based assays on primary immune cells; pioneered new ex vivotechnique for the lab Molecular mediator expression profiling of different cell populations fromtumors; in collaboration with industry partners Supervisor of 1 graduate student and 1 research associate Manager and instructor for flow cytometry and multiplex ELISA equipmentUse the Research/Scientific Exper.section to highlight specific skills thatthe employer seeks. Includecomponents of C.A.R.: Collaborations - Include relevantcollaborators. Actions - Write about yourresearch for a lay audience.Include technical skills sought inthe job description. Leave outother technical skills to avoidmaking it harder to see howyou’re a good fit for the position,or consider creating a separateTechnical Skills section. Results and Roles - Whenpossible include the impact ofyour findings, anyaccomplishments from yourwork, and your range ofresponsibilities.Immunology Lab, Graduate Student08/2000 – 05/2000University of Geneva, SwitzerlandProject: Chemokine biology in zebrafish Biochemical characterization of chemokine homologs Studies resulted in 2 co-author publications Expression and purification of chemokines using bacterial and mammalianexpression systems, FPLC protein purificationA comment on Formatting Dates: In vitro ligand structure analysis using NMR spectroscopy; in collaboration Place dates on the right side ofwith industry partnersthe line. We read from left toright, so you want to the more Collaborated with chemists to design inhibitorsimportant information, like title Supervisor of lab microscopy equipment, including equipment maintenance,and organization, to be the firstassessment and testing of new equipmentthing the employer reads. PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCEDates in numerical form areeasier to skim.(ex: 08/2000 vs. Aug 2000)Founder & Lead Coordinator, UCSF Improv Group10/2000 – today Initiated campus organization to enhance presentation skills trainingIn this section (Project Management): Use a descriptive section Developed innovative, interactive workshops with Bay Area improvheading that the employer caresprofessionalsabout. For example - Leadership, Successful workshops evidenced by attendance by over 200 postdocs, students,Industry Exper., ConsultingExper., Clinical Trial Exper., etc.and faculty Course: UCSF Scientific Leadership Management Course2000 16 hours of training about leading research groups Topics included: giving and receiving feedback, working with and throughothers, leadership styles, and managing your time effectively5Choose strong action verbs todescribe your contribution andimpact to the group.Include Collaborations, Actions,and Results.

Part 3: How To Write a Targeted Industry ResumeMarie Curie, Ph.D.San Francisco, CA 94114, 415-555-2345, Curie@ucsf.eduUS Permanent ResidentTEACHING EXPERIENCECell Biology Teaching Assistant10/2000 – 06/2000University of Geneva, Switzerland Supervisor of practical courses in undergraduate Cell Biology andBiochemistry classes Classroom size was 30-40 pre-med students each semester; taught 3 semesters Students noted my ability to explain complex biological concepts simplyIf you have a Teaching section,include details that are interesting tothe employer: course topic, but not necessarilycourse title audience details like number ofstudents, and major or vocation if you received studentevaluations, include commentsthat highlight yourcommunication abilitiesEDUCATIONIn the Education section:Ph.D., ImmunologyUniversity of Geneva, SwitzerlandDissertation: Cellular Mechanisms Controlling Cell Migration in Zebrafish2000 If you have your Ph.D., considerB.Sc., Cellular BiologyUniversity of Geneva, Switzerland2000Additional TrainingScientific Communication Skills Seminar, UCSFScientific Presentation Skills Seminar, UCSF20002000INVITED SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONSMethods of analyzing primary cell types from tumorsAm. Assoc. for Cancer Research Annual Conference, Chicago, USA2000Control of chemokine-guided cell migrationGordon Research Conference Chemotactic Cytokines, Germany2000Control of chemokine-guided cell migration in zebrafishInternational Institute of Science, Kyoto, Japan2000AWARDSEuropean Cellular Biology Organization - Postdoctoral Fellowship (for leadership) 2000University Training Fellowship - Ph.D. Fellowship (5 students awarded of 100)moving this section lower on yourresume, to use the prime space onthe first page to highlightexperiences.In a Presentations/Conferencessection:Employers have commented that theylook for invited talks or awardedposters, because presenting postersis a common activity for students andpostdocs.What if you have not been invited togive a talk nor presented a podiumpresentation at a meeting? Considerincluding presentations that highlightaccomplishment, conference topic, orspecial audiences.In the Awards section:When possible, describe the awardqualitatively or quantitatively.–(monetary) 100K total or 3 yrssalary–(competitive) 2% awardednationally–(skill) for outstanding essayHow far do you go back? It’s less2000 about a cut-off date; include awardsthat communicate an interesting andrelevant accomplishment to theemployer.PUBLICATIONSCurie, M., Nadal, R., Federer, R., et. al. (2000) JBC. Publication title.Curie, M., Seles, M., Nadal, R., et. al. (2000) Cancer Cell. Publication title.Williams, S., Curie, M., et. al. (2000) Jour. of Immunology. Publication title.Williams, S., Sampras, P., Curie, M., et. al. (2000) JBC. Publication title.In the Publications section: Bold your name to help theemployer identify yourcontribution. Separate manuscripts inpreparation under a separatesubheading. If, under review,state the journal name.To have your resume critiqued, schedule an appointment with theOCPD at 415.476.4986. We book 2-3 weeks in advance.6

To apply, please send CV/resume and cover letter to careers@crystaldna.com Part 1: How To Read an Industry Job Description This is a sample job description. how to dissect a job description, and why it’s important. Effectively reading and responding to a job description

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