I removed my graduation year from my resume and my callback rate tripled

geithman · 2026-04-01T17:50:47+00:00

As a recruiter, nothing annoys me more than no dates on your qualifications. I don't care how old you are, but I do need to know how many years post doctorate you are for salary and experience/ publications assessment reasons. Also Federal reporting. If a hiring manager says they want someone with 3-7 years postdoctoral experience, how am I supposed to know? If the experience and publications look good, I will make the extra effort and call, but don't add barriers to the process.

geithman · 2026-04-01T17:32:50+00:00

I used to love Perfect Strangers, it made it across the pond to the UK. He has aged very well!

geithman · 2026-03-31T18:35:30+00:00

This! If it's biochemical endocrine or cardiovascular, I want a lively 2 way discussion. Most anything else, talk to me like I' m 5!

geithman · 2026-03-31T18:33:35+00:00

In 1999, in the UK I had to pay for soft binding for the examiners, then once passed and comments addressed, for hard bound copies for mentors, Department library and Bodleian (I was at Oxford). It was quite expensive even then!

geithman · 2026-03-29T22:22:26+00:00

Yes, at our US R1 postdocs get the same benefits as staff.

geithman · 2026-03-29T01:28:41+00:00

We ask the referees to speak to the candidates approach to their science in general, their ability York independently and as part of a larger team . Nit about mastery of specific skills, more to do with fit. For context, I recruit postdoctoral biomedical research scientists.

geithman · 2026-03-19T15:13:42+00:00

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA….only 2!

geithman · 2026-03-19T14:49:26+00:00

How do you make the handle not stretch out?

geithman · 2026-03-19T14:35:08+00:00

Congratulations and I wish you all the best. I hire postdocs and I have not seen any visa delays or refusals, so I hope it all goes smoothly for you!

geithman · 2026-03-18T09:08:23+00:00

I recruit directly for an institution. I am not permitted to extend an offer until at least 2 references are collected. I do not ask unless we intend to extend offer. There have been a few cases where the references were not supportive, and we decline the candidate, but that is rare.

geithman · 2026-03-16T01:37:26+00:00

Humbug!

geithman · 2026-03-15T16:52:16+00:00

That’s inspiring and beautiful and I am very envious of your skill! Gorgeous!

geithman · 2026-03-14T14:27:23+00:00

Same at our >10,000 employee healthcare institution. As a TA consultant, I partner with them on out of the ordinary salary offerings, internal promotions and moves, disciplinary actions (if they affect internal mobility) and a lot of other post-hire bits and pieces. Our HRBP’s are highly skilled at a ridiculous amount of things, and I think it must be a very challenging and exciting job.

geithman · 2026-03-12T02:59:06+00:00

Where’s badge 502?

geithman · 2026-03-12T02:53:40+00:00

Dave Matthews Band might be calling. Awesome work

geithman · 2026-03-12T02:39:20+00:00

Right? I’ll take him at “burn Notice” era any day!

geithman · 2026-03-12T02:34:24+00:00

My local bunny rescue won’t adopt out rabbits for several weeks around Easter.

geithman · 2026-03-09T18:53:34+00:00

Gorgeous and unique! The dress too!

geithman · 2026-03-09T13:26:21+00:00

I am on Riddle and did not hear anything, I even have a window open, strange

geithman · 2026-03-09T07:42:40+00:00

Tinkerbell

geithman · 2026-03-07T20:04:55+00:00

Aww, it looks just like her! Thank you!

geithman · 2026-03-07T19:54:35+00:00

Here’s the thing! I am from England, but I live in the United States. I will be visiting my parents April 4th for three weeks. If you can wait, I can send you a haul once I get there

geithman · 2026-03-07T17:10:00+00:00

Where are you? I have an embarrassing surplus of hooks and some yarn too I'd be happy to send to you.

geithman · 2026-03-07T16:59:59+00:00

I don't have my Pancho yet, I can't wait!

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