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  • Is the Cover Letter Obsolete?

    There’s increasing debate over the cover letter and whether it remains a relevant tool in today’s … Continue Reading »

    Is the Cover Letter Obsolete?
  • A Long Delay Following a Job Interview: What Does it Mean and What Should You Do?

    Congratulations.  After submitting numerous online applications and getting a few Skype and/or phone … Continue Reading »

    A Long Delay Following a Job Interview: What Does it Mean and What Should You Do?
  • Three Creative Ways to Find Relevant Salary Data

    Getting a sense of what you should be paid is an important first step when preparing for a job … Continue Reading »

    Three Creative Ways to Find Relevant Salary Data
  • How to Build Your Professional Network from the Ground Up

    Wherever your career may take you, a strong professional network can help in reaching those goals … Continue Reading »

    How to Build Your Professional Network from the Ground Up

Postdocs and Graduate Students

Your academic career has depended on your ability to develop a logical and systematic process for evaluating data and information, testing hypotheses, and arriving at a … Learn more »

Career Transitioners

Our personal outlook and priorities change over time, so it’s only natural that our professional interests and strengths evolve as well. When your current career no longer … Learn more »

Universities, Organizations and Institutions

Your reputation rests on the success of your members, students, and staff. So it’s vital that you offer the education and up-to-date insight they need to grow professionally. … Learn more »

We Facilitate Professional Growth and Career Advancement

At Careers in Bloom, we know how difficult and overwhelming it can be when determining your next career steps and developing the most effective course of action – whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time, contemplating a career change, or striving to advance to the next level.

Our comprehensive range of customizable career management programs provide the tools you need to navigate through the uncertainty and formulate a clear plan for personal and professional success and satisfaction.

Testimonials

Ms. Wilson-Grant is a great speaker who is able to flawlessly adapt her speech to people with varied backgrounds, taking the time to understand everyone’s needs. I found her workshops very thought-provoking and full of relevant, practical advice.
Engineer / Account Manager at GATE Informatic SA
Dara is a witty, warm, empathetic speaker who offers practical, do-able advice and concrete steps that postdocs can take to advance their careers.
Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services, Duke University
The speaker clearly had a very good understanding of the realities that students and postdocs in research fields face.
Workshop Participant, Duke University
Dara has facilitated in improving my interviewing and interpersonal skills, which helped me become more competitive in the job market.
Former Postdoc, Current Medical Writer
Not only is Dara extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter she presents, she goes above and beyond to ensure that she is also knowledgeable about who her audience will be. This results in a workshop that feels individualized and personalized for each participant, even though the presentation itself is to a whole group.
Director, Office of Training & Academic Services, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
Dara’s seminars have been invaluable opportunities and critical leaning experiences. She is an excellent speaker and educator on career counseling and professional development topics.
Former NIEHS Fellow, current Field Application Specialist
Wonderful, wonderful presentation!  You held my attention the entire time!
Graduate Student, Duke University
I really appreciated your workshop on networking this weekend. I’m new to the networking scene and have been unsure on how to approach it, especially as I venture into new fields. The workshop was very helpful and I am looking forward to testing out my new skills!
Postdoctoral Fellow, North Carolina State University
I wanted to tell you that I just networked myself into an amazing new position. Your workshop really did help and so you certainly get a little bit of the credit for my new job.
Former Postdoctoral Scholar, current Medical Science Liaison
I was an attendee at your workshop on networking at the NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium last week. You helped me feel more confident in my understanding of how to be successful at networking and now I feel confident enough to get out and start developing this important skill! Thank you!
PhD candidate, Wake Forest University

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St.Jude Children's Research Hospital

St.Jude Children's Research Hospital

Duke University

Duke University

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The National Postdoctoral Association

The National Postdoctoral Association

Moffitt Cancer Center

Moffitt Cancer Center

NIEHS

NIEHS

North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University

Université de Sherbrooke

Université de Sherbrooke

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