Hi everyone,
I am in my last year of a Masters biomedical sciences degree and am looking for the next thing. I have noticed that in Europe job opportunities in the biomedical field appear to be given on a subjective basis where knowing the right person or having a 'connection' with them or colluegues is more important/valuable than having the actual needed skillsets or work experience. I find this to be very frustrating as it seems that networking and flattery is the only way to get a job or opportunity which keeps being the message reiterated to me from my peers and teachers. As of late, I have seen very interesting research opportunities and organisations in Asia where international students can apply to where it appears to be based on actual skills based on their requirements. As I don't have personal insights into the research realm in Asia, could someone describe current practice of academia in Japan?
by Weary-Sea8272