Ep 75 - Assessing opportunities / deciphering job descriptions – Propelling Careers Podcast

In this episode, Jim and Lauren cover advice for how to assess opportunities and evaluate job descriptions in terms of how to understand and interpret some of the language in them.  Wording in job descriptions are not there just to fill space. Wording is often carefully chosen to provide information about the organization and role. This can include information about the company stage, growth, culture, etc  We also add insights about what you might want to highlight in your application materials and to inquire about as you interview, based upon what you see in the job description. We hope you find the advice in this episode helpful and hope you enjoy listening.    Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School,launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers. As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice weprovide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!