16 September 2009 - 11:06Featured Website: BioSpace.com - Reviewed by Kayleigh Delfino, Keystone College student

biotech.jpgBioSpace.com should be a must on the favorites list for people in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical fields. This site is really great source, not only for job searching, but the latest news about topics being researched. A really cool thing about this site is that it doesn’t limit its job postings and information to the United States, this site provides information for Europe and Asia. The site allows you to post your resume so member companies can search for employees. It also features company information for companies across the country, as well as, information about career fairs within the United States. Something I found rather interesting is that there is a section on this page for investors. This way you can follow the growth and profit from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. BioSpace.com is a terrific source whether you are just starting to look for a career or you are a professional in your field.  

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10 September 2009 - 13:13Featured Website: Glassdoor.com - by Kayleigh Delfino, Keystone College student

glassdoor1.jpg     Glassdoor.com - Did you ever really want to know exactly how good a company can be to work for? Well this website is an excellent source for just that. It allows you to view opinions from employees of major companies or corporations like Merck, Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and many others in all different industries. While searching some of the companies I thought would be great to work for, I found that not all employees are happy. Now everyone has their own opinions and viewpoints, but at least you can get an idea of what a company is like before you apply or are hired.  

     Not only does this site have information regarding the well-being of their employees, but you can also look at the salaries. It compares the different positions within the company, as well as, comparing companies to one another. It also gives salaries which are common for certain cities or states and what the common salaries are for certain jobs.
    Another great aspect of this site is that people who had interviews post about how the hiring process went and sometimes, even the interview questions which were asked. It also includes featured jobs from other online job search websites.
  I would definitely recommend this website to job hunters and people who are interested in pursuing a degree or career in a given industry. It absolutely is a great tool to use especially if you are confused or are not exactly sure what you would like to do with your career and future.

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