Do you think it is only interesting to visit a job-market when you are just looking for a job? If so, your opinion is obsolete. You can find a lot of information between the lines.
- Gain an insight into the sector
Every job-board supports you with information about the whole sector. On the one hand, you can see, which companies are intensively looking for employees. These are probably expanding their staff.
On the other hand, you may note a difference in the recruiting efforts of a company you have observed over a certain period. What kind of employees are they looking for? More marketing experts? Will they enter into new markets? Or have they got trouble with their current marketing team? - Be inspired by the variety
You get an impression of the various job opportunities for life scientists and what is required from them. You see the different jobs and related duties and responsibilities. - Get ahead of others through appropriate training
When you see the requirements of a specific job you are strongly interested in, you can consider to acquire the particular skills in advance. You can then emphasize those skills in your application. This might be your competitive advantage and can make you stand out from other applicants. - Take a glance into the future
To read ads for more experienced cadidates than you are now will give you an idea, where your career path could lead to. It is like a forecast. - Learn about your value on the job-market
If you find a lot of jobs you could apply for due to your competences, experiences and interests, you can be lucky. When you want to change jobs, you will easily find a next opportunity.
(GZ)
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