How to Use Psychology to Ace the Interview -- Aug. 18, 2011

Thursday, August 18, 2011  |   |   |   |  UC Berkeley Extension Professional Program in Project Management for Biopharmaceuticals Use your existing skills and experience to advance your career in the booming field of project management. With the Professional Program in Project Management for Biopharmaceuticals, you learn biopharmaceutical-specific project management best practices. Topics include: • Preclinical and clinical development • Life-cycle and alliance management • Biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and vaccines All UC Berkeley Extension project management courses apply toward professional development units through the Project Management Institute. Fall courses are open for enrollment. Learn more. How to Use Psychology to Ace the Interview By Joy Bridges According to TRACOM group's Social Styles Model, each of us can be categorized as one of four personalities. The model divides people based on two factors, assertiveness and responsiveness, and these traits affect what hiring managers look for in their employees. Some are focused on your previous achievements, others need you to work well on a team, but each social style has a sweet spot and picking up on that can help you tailor your answers to their specific tastes. Here are the four social styles More... Johns Hopkins University: Advanced Biotechnology Studies The Johns Hopkins University is preparing the leaders of today. As a world leader in biological research and in the global biotechnology industry, our graduate programs are designed for working professionals - delivering the rigorous and practical curricula they need to advance their careers and academic ambitions. 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