According to a 2015 Gallup Employee Engagement study, called "The State of the American Manager," 50% of Americans have left a job to "get away from their manager at some point in their career." Thus, the old adage is true: People don't leave companies; they leave managers.
...continue reading "Getting to Know You: 10 Questions for Managers to Ask Their Employees"Sharing My Journey with Penn Students
Earlier this week, I visited the University of Pennsylvania as a speaker in the Public Health Certificate Program's seminar series. The students in this program are doctoral students interested in merging their primary research interests in the biomedical fields with public health.
Having learned about my biomedical science background and transition to epidemiology, the director of the program asked me to share my career path with the students.
Oftentimes, students rarely get a glimpse of what happens in industry, so I really relished the opportunity to share how public health skills could be put to work in pharma.
...continue reading "Sharing My Journey with Penn Students"Our Interview on the Married to Doctors Podcast!
Michelle and I were interviewed a few months ago on the Married to Doctors podcast. We had a blast chatting with podcast host Lara McElderry about our training and career journeys in the context of having spouses who also have challenging and demanding professional obligations.
You can listen to the interview or check out the show notes here:
Childcare Options: Pro’s and Con’s
Childcare can be a very emotional decision. All parents want the best care for their child(ren). Solid, dependable childcare is required so that you are able to work and provide for your family.
Do’s and Don’ts of Resumes
As a hiring manager, I have reviewed many resumes and made decisions based on just the text of the piece of paper in front of me. Keep in mind that for me to even see a resume means that likely it got through the recruiter’s screening process.
