Lynn Hazan and Associates Jobs listings, Articles, and Webinars
11-30-20: The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Your Future Job Awaits
On Thanksgiving evening, we received a job opening from a new client for a Medical Writer. We submitted the "candidate of choice" on Friday and filled the job by Sunday.

There is a misconception that this is a slow time for job seekers. December is not a quiet month. We are recruiting on behalf of clients. Let us do the same for you

Keep the momentum going. Network, attend virtual events, keep up with market trends (in your area of expertise) and the job search active. Talk with us and let us know what has changed since we last interacted. Open communication can help each of us.

"I knew that if I failed I wouldn't regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret in not trying"
-Jeff Bezos

Send us your updated credentials. Let's discuss how LH&A can place you. Reach Lynn at lynn@lhazan.com or 312-369-9802.

In This Edition:
1) Our Current Job Openings
 
  • Sr. Medical Writer - Medical Communications Agency - Contract to Full time - Remote
  • Medical Writer - Medical Communication Agency - Chicago - Virtual, eventually on site
  • Patent Agent - IP Law firm - Interviews to be conducted when their offices fully reopen. 
  • Marketing/PR/Recruiting Intern - LH&A - Virtual Position 


2) Potential Opening: Arabic/English Copywriter - Virtual Assignment

Do you speak/write in Arabic? Are you an experienced copywriter? Potential client seeks a Copywriter for freelance assignment. Candidate must be fluent in both English and Arabic, with copywriting experience in both languages. Must be American citizen or eligible to work in the United States. If this fits your profile, please contact Lynn Hazan at Lynn@lhazan.com with the header: Arabic Copywriter along with your resume, samples and daily rate.

3) Candidate Consulting Services - Virtual Resume Review & Empowered Job Seeker.
Fall discount offered!

4) Featured Article - 5 Ways to Maximize Your Job Search During the Holidays

5) Upcoming Events - Webinar to aid your job search with NSENG.
A chance to identify renewed purpose with Chicago Innovations.
Lynn will be presenting at the PMI Chicagoland Career Development virtual event.
Details below.
Our Current Openings
Sr. Medical Writer - Medical Communications Agency
Contract to Full time- Remote
Are you passionate about science, medicine and education? Are you energized by collaborative work? Do you have 1-3+ years’ experience in medical writing from MedComm agency, freelance, or Pharmaceutical/CRO setting? Will consider candidates with more experience. Writing test is part of the application process.

Want to work virtually for growing boutique MedComm agency? This position will start as 40 hours/week contract position to transition to full time virtual employment after 3 months of successful engagement. Learn more here


Potential Opening: Arabic/English Copywriter
Virtual Assignment
Do you speak/write in Arabic? Are you an experienced copywriter? Potential client seeks a Copywriter for freelance assignment. Candidate must be fluent in both English and Arabic, with copywriting experience in both languages. Must be American citizens or eligible to work in the United States. If this fits your profile, please contact Lynn Hazan at Lynn@lhazan.com with the header: Arabic Copywriter along with your resume, samples and daily rate.


Medical Writer - Medical Communication Agency - Downtown Chicago
Virtual, eventually on site
Are you a Medical Writer with 2-3 years of relevant experience? Able to communicate science with integrity in concise & accurate manner to variety of target audiences?  Work well in team & collaborative environment? Want to join agency that provides growth opportunities? Local talent preferred. Will provide relocation support to out of town candidate. Position is currently virtual, eventually onsite. 

Learn more here




Patent Agent- Intellectual Property Law Firm - Chicago
Interviews to be conducted when their offices fully reopen
Are you a certified Patent Agent with 2-5 years of experience in biotech, biochemistry, pharmacology, biology or molecular biology in a legal setting or industry? Have admission to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark office? Have a PhD with at least a 3.0 GPA? Enjoy being challenged to work on breakthrough products and inventions? 
Learn more here
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN - Virtual
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other.

Flexible hours; can receive college credit.

Work side-by-side with President and other interns in an energetic environment.

A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources or recruiting.  

Click here to keep reading...


Candidate Consulting Services - Virtual
Resume Review & Empowered Job Seeker Services
$25 FALL DISCOUNT OFFERED!
- The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated. 
Price: $125 One hour - with discount. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
- Empowered Job Seeker
"Empowered Job Seeker™" is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice. 
Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $225 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours) with discount. $300 value in total.


Participant Testimonial:
"Lynn's personal branding workshop was great. I really enjoyed it and learned several new ways of distilling my experience. I was able to put some of it into practice the next day during a phone interview - I had a case story at the ready. I also enjoyed "Calling Cards" and have shared the exercise with two friends. I always find Lynn's input and advice to be so helpful."

Featured Article
5 Ways to Maximize Your Job Search During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is here, and Christmas and Hanukkah are around the corner. It’s the perfect time to unwind, eat some pie, and take a break from your job search, right? Wrong—except for the pie part. (There is always time for pie.) The holidays are the ideal time to ramp up your job search, especially when it comes to making connections, getting organized, and ensuring you are interview ready. Below are five ways that you can maximize the next several weeks and make your application stand out.

Read more here


 Upcoming Events
1. NSENG 90-Min Meeting: Job Search Q&A Session plus 1 Round of Networking
MARTY GILBERT is asked a lot of job search questions each week from NSENG members on several different topics and he knows that many of you have the very same questions but never have an opportunity to ask. That’s why he is going to dedicate the first 70 minutes of this meeting to field and answer as many of your questions as possible… He will record this portion of the meeting and make that available to everyone. He is willing to address any job search topics and here are just a few to get you thinking:
  • Job interviews (phone screens, Zoom and in-person)
  • Resumes
  • LinkedIn
  • Cover letters
  • Networking
  • Building a target company list
  • The “hidden job market”
  • Creating an outbound marketing plan
  • My “What the Hell Approach to Job Search”™
  • Working with recruiters
  • How to prioritize your time
  • Negotiating a job offer

Date: Tuesday, December 1st
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Register: here

2. A C2ST event - Ask the Scientists: 2020 Nobel Science Topics
Ask the Scientists is a chance to highlight the three topics awarded 2020 Nobel Prizes in science: black holes, CRISPR and Hepatitis C. The knowledge gained in these three fields helps explain the mysteries of our universe, provides modern solutions using novel genetic understanding and continues to save millions of lives. Three experts discuss the current work they are doing to advance our understanding of science within the body, and throughout the universe.

Date: Tuesday, December 1st
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Register: here

3. Innovation for the Ages
We’ve all felt a bit shaken up this year. But being pulled out of the norm can be a good thing — and a chance to identify a renewed purpose for ourselves.

On Thursday, December 3rd, we’ll hear from leaders who have become experts at harnessing age, challenges, and change to fuel a greater purpose. We hope you can join us for Innovation for the Ages.

Speakers include: Howard Tullman, Andrea Zopp, Julie Silverstein, Marc Freedman & Darcy Evon

Date: Thursday, December 3rd
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Register: here

4. 2020 Project Management Institute Chicagoland Career Development Conference - LYNN HAZAN will be presenting
The Chicagoland Chapter of PMI is proud to present the 5th Annual Career Development Conference! Are you someone who wants to grow into your role? Are you interested in becoming better at planning your career? Join us at the Chicagoland Career Development Conference and let us help you take the next step. The PMI Chicagoland Career Development Conference is a premier event hosted by our chapter to help our members get the most out of their careers, whether as a starting project manager or a seasoned veteran.

Two Tracks: Growth and Transition
This year participants can choose from two tracks of speakers, the Growth Track and the Transition Track. Conference attendees are free to attend events in either track.

Growth Track
The Growth Track is engineered for project and program managers who are established in our field and looking to sharpen their edge and gain the critical skills they need to advance to the next level! 

Transition Track
The Transition Track is engineered for attendees who are making a transition in the field of Project and Program Management, or individuals who are looking for new opportunities, wanting to beef up their resume or interview skills, or are looking for some guidance on how to navigate the changing market. Lynn Hazan is presenting on "How To Position Yourself As The Candidate Of Choice" at 12:30 pm.

Date: Saturday, December 12th
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Register: here

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