Comments on: Q: How can I switch from public to corporate librarianship? http://www.lisjobs.com/CareerQA_blog/?p=13 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:26:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Career Q&A with the Library Career People » Q: How can I get a job in a biotech, pharmaceutical or medical device company library? http://www.lisjobs.com/CareerQA_blog/?p=13&cpage=1#comment-274 Career Q&A with the Library Career People » Q: How can I get a job in a biotech, pharmaceutical or medical device company library? Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:27:02 +0000 http://www.lisjobs.com/CareerQA_blog/?p=13#comment-274 [...] First, you have a lot of highly specialized library experience, albeit in a somewhat different environment. While you say that you worked primarily with attorneys and law librarians, you also mention that many of these lawyers were also scientists, now working with clients (presumably other scientists) seeking patents. When you’re creating your cover letter and resume, you’ll need to describe this experience in a way that is directly relevant to the position you’re applying for. For more information, see our other articles on resumes, cover letters and transferable skills, especially our July 2007 article, How Can I Switch From Public to Corporate Librarianship? [...] [...] First, you have a lot of highly specialized library experience, albeit in a somewhat different environment. While you say that you worked primarily with attorneys and law librarians, you also mention that many of these lawyers were also scientists, now working with clients (presumably other scientists) seeking patents. When you’re creating your cover letter and resume, you’ll need to describe this experience in a way that is directly relevant to the position you’re applying for. For more information, see our other articles on resumes, cover letters and transferable skills, especially our July 2007 article, How Can I Switch From Public to Corporate Librarianship? [...]

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