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Career Counseling

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From Uncertainty to Direction: Career Guidance Rooted in Experience

In the life sciences, making the right career decisions isn’t always straightforward. With so many paths—academia, biotech, pharma, regulatory roles, or communication—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when you're still figuring out your strengths, interests, and long-term goals.

At KarrierPATH, we’ve been through these crossroads ourselves. Between us, we’ve completed PhDs in cancer biology, worked in globally recognized academic labs, secured competitive postdoc and faculty positions, and transitioned into leadership roles in biotech and the pharmaceutical industry. We’ve lived and worked in the U.S., Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy—experiencing different education systems, job markets, and workplace cultures firsthand.

These experiences taught us that career clarity doesn’t come from guesswork—it comes from self-reflection, strategic planning, and understanding the full landscape of opportunities.

That’s exactly what our career counseling services are designed to offer. Whether you're a student deciding on your next academic step, a graduate weighing the value of a PhD, or a postdoc unsure about staying in research, we help you assess your options with confidence and perspective.

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How we can help?

1. Career Orientation & Personal Insight
Choosing the right path starts with understanding yourself. We begin with a personalized conversation to explore your academic background, values, interests, and motivations. Whether you're unsure of your next move or seeking a fresh perspective, this is the first step toward meaningful direction.

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2. Competency & Strengths Mapping
What are you truly good at—and how can you make it work for your future?
Through structured self-reflection and discussion, we help you identify your scientific competencies, soft skills, and growth areas. This clarity is essential not only for personal development but also for positioning yourself in interviews and applications.

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3. Defining Career Fields in Life Sciences
From academic research and pharma R&D to medical affairs, regulatory roles, and science communication—career options in the life sciences are diverse and evolving. We help you:

  • Understand the landscape of scientific roles

  • Compare potential career paths based on your strengths, interests, and working style

  • Identify realistic, fulfilling directions you may not have considered

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4. Career Planning During Transitions
If you're between degrees, jobs, or unsure how to move forward after graduation, we offer practical support to:

  • Explore short-term and long-term career options

  • Strategize next steps when offers are scarce

  • Build resilience and momentum during uncertain times

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