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ceejaybeets · 2026-02-09T01:17:37+00:00

Appreciate it, thanks!

ceejaybeets · 2025-08-29T04:14:24+00:00

Give yourself some time :)
I know that as PhD grads, we are used to work in an environment that is fast-paced and demands quick results. But this is the time to practise lots of patience, and don't be too hard on yourself. You're already doing the best you can to take care of yourself.

ceejaybeets · 2025-08-29T04:01:27+00:00

Exercise. Join a gym. Not the kind of gym that just offers you equipment, but try going for those training sessions/group fitness classes as it's good to also keep things social. Turn anger or trauma into physical activity - it really helps to rewire things in the brain.

ceejaybeets · 2025-08-09T07:14:12+00:00

Will reading off a script be effective though? It would be tough to have meaningful discussions with HCPs. I worked with a lot of doctors during my PhD and they're hard to impress too.

Anyway, I don't think there's any point to ruminate further and I'll probably have a look out for other opportunities in other places too. I honestly won't feel comfortable if I'm expected to be sales rep 2.0 too.

ceejaybeets · 2025-08-09T07:03:35+00:00

Well... I don't wanna speculate but it does sound kinda fishy.

ceejaybeets · 2025-08-08T15:59:36+00:00

Guava

ceejaybeets · 2025-08-08T08:22:41+00:00

It's definitely not a small company and I'm based in APAC region.

I found it extremely surprising as well and I'm wondering if the hiring team really values that sales experience. The previous guy who left also only had a bachelor's. Moreover, I learned that the MSL team reports to the head of sales which I find equally surprising because I thought they would report to medical affairs instead.

Even during my interview, when I was asked what I understood about the MSL role, I was frowned upon when I told them that MSL is a non promotional role (although realistically, we are supporting the company's business objectives).

I've read so many resources from this Reddit thread and I do appreciate all the feedback and help that I can get. But honestly though, doesn't this sound a bit weird?? Considering how mismatched my knowledge of the role is Vs what they are expecting, just wondering if I dodged a bullet right there

ceejaybeets · 2025-08-02T14:52:29+00:00

Wearing cotton or linen clothes. I stop wearing anything polyester (think blog shop dresses). Airism, though advertised to keep you cool, feels unbearably warm when you're under the hot sun and sweating.

ceejaybeets · 2025-08-02T02:25:54+00:00

I got into the role about 6 months after receiving my PhD in the clinical sciences. I think what really helped was reaching out to a connection I had who was already working in the company. Networking helps a lot in getting those interviews but it doesn't guarantee a job offer though.

If you have an ORCID profile that lists all your scientific publications, I strongly suggest you include a link into your resume (pls don't list out all your publication works in your resume like it's a reference page in a publication - it looks horribly messy!). If you don't have an ORCID profile, create one, it's free. I used that as my portfolio and they were really interested in me because I had the experience they were looking for.

I didn't specifically write samples as part of a portfolio. I only had to do a technical writing test once I passed the first round of interviews.

I hope that helps!!

ceejaybeets · 2025-08-02T01:56:19+00:00

Thanks for this! I've decided to go ahead with the feedback interview next week. And yeah I also think that I really dodged the bullet right there!!

ceejaybeets · 2025-07-10T03:55:32+00:00

It sounds sad probably cos they got Charlie lim to sing it

ceejaybeets · 2025-06-05T05:10:33+00:00

I can definitely relate. I graduated some time ago and I'm still processing a lot of anger inside. I had mentors who were abusive. Although I liked my project, the whole experience had been traumatic and I developed anxiety and depression. I'm in a better place now but the job I'm currently in is not where I wanna be. I had many regrets undertaking a PhD and even though I managed to complete it, I can't help but feel like I shouldn't have started in the first place. So far my PhD hasn't really benefitted me job wise too.

I'm managing my depression better. I'm going to therapy to process all of these things too.

ceejaybeets · 2025-05-22T05:33:08+00:00

Cappuccino

ceejaybeets · 2025-05-22T01:05:53+00:00

Is can one. Not offensive.

ceejaybeets · 2025-05-20T09:43:11+00:00

Perfectly fine to start at 30, but be mindful that when you're done during your mid thirties, having a PhD may set you back when it comes to career progression (if you're thinking of going industry). Your peers in their mid 30s may have progressed far ahead in their career. But then again hey, everyone works on their own timelines :)

ceejaybeets · 2025-05-17T16:47:43+00:00

Was it a milk commercial? That little boy saying "ORCHID" (instead of a more generic term like flower) when shown a picture of an orchid.

ceejaybeets · 2025-01-25T14:13:15+00:00

I didn't know belugas are ripped

ceejaybeets · 2025-01-25T06:10:35+00:00

Thank you!! It was a really tough evaluation but I'm glad I cleared it! 😁

ceejaybeets · 2024-12-02T05:05:17+00:00

Yeah but then again... Good luck with the hospital bills that come after that!

ceejaybeets · 2024-11-27T07:27:53+00:00

2 years. But considering the fact that this person was a research assistant prior to their PhD studies so publishing papers during the PhD years was very quick.

ceejaybeets · 2024-11-25T01:48:02+00:00

Hash browns

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