Checklist: What Smart Biostatisticians Do After They Apply
Task |
✅ Have you… |
Don’t Wait—Follow Up with Intention |
☐ Committed to sending a follow-up message to a recent application instead of waiting? |
Create Your Callback Reply Template |
☐ Personalized and saved your callback response template with your name, availability, and tone? |
Turn Rejection Into Data |
☐ Sent a gracious request for feedback after a rejection to gather insights for your next application? |
Follow Up Like a Pro |
☐ Sent a polite one-week follow-up email to reinforce your interest and professionalism? |
Keep the Connection Alive |
☐ Maintained a respectful follow-up or LinkedIn connection even after not getting the job? |
Start Your Job Tracker Today |
☐ Created a simple spreadsheet to track your applications, statuses, and key dates? |
Implement the Reinforcement Loop |
☐ Used your job tracker to spot patterns and iteratively refine your materials and messaging? |