LinkedIn job boards show life science consulting openings in India but applications are not working. What is the most effective route to actually getting hired?
Job board applications alone do not work for consulting. LinkedIn vacancies are often filled through referrals before anyone reviews the post. The right route is networking: find consultants at target firms, ask for a coffee chat, and build the relationship before a vacancy exists.
• Coffee chats serve two purposes: being known when an opening arises, and getting firm-specific case study prep resources from insiders.
• In Bangalore, in-person coffee chats are accessible and more effective than video calls, the city has a strong life science and biotech professional base.
• Do not wait for a posting. Build relationships first so you are already known when one appears.
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