GRS 1001 Topics List:
Week 1 – Get a comprehensive understanding of BioPharma/MedTech Industry and figure out jobs you can do
- Learn about your local BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industry in detail.
- Understanding pharma industry jargon.
- How to find the roles that are right for you.
Week 2 – Practice skills assessments, write, rewrite and customize CVs and resumes
- How to job hunt when you already have a job.
- Assessing your own skill set and how to sell that to employers.
- What employers expect from your application.
- CV and cover letter writing skills that are highly tailored to a job advert with personalized feedback.
Week 3 – Speculative job applications and how to research jobs available
- Develop a list of appropriate companies and people for speculative job applications.
- Practice writing speculative applications.
- How to make successful speculative applications.
Week 4 – Social Media, networking and interview preparation
- Network effectively both on and offline.
- How to use social media in your job hunt.
- Interview preparation.
- How to deal with psychometric testing.
Week 5 – End of Module Assignment. Complete a 9-step application process simulation for a BioPharma/MedTech job, using the relevant tools and techniques
- Discuss your local BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industry.
- List the departments and job roles where your skills are best suited.
- Understand your current skill set and how to discuss that with employers.
- Network effectively both on and offline.
- Write a CV and a cover letter that are highly tailored to a job advert.
- Write a speculative application and have a list of local companies appropriate for such an application.
- Prepare for an interview.
