Career Development in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry
When times are tough (and even when they’re great!), we turn to our friends. It’s even better if we are friends with our coworkers, given how much of our lives we spend at work. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that we haven’t been interacting with our friends and coworkers like we normally would. In honor of Galentine’s Day, which celebrates our lady friends, we want to highlight ways to stay connected with friends at work.
Recently, I attended a seminar in which the topic of career development was raised. The speakers addressed the steps that a professional can take to be “successful” in his/her career. This idea of success in one's career made me think about what success means to me. I do not think that success is merely a promotion (although I will gladly accept a promotion!). For me, success in my career is much more holistic. I believe that individuals should have the freedom to define career success in their own terms.
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