January brings fresh biotech hiring budgets, energized hiring managers, and real momentum after a tough 2025. If you've been waiting for the right time to level up your biotech career, this is it.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why January is the best month to apply for biotech jobs after a slow December
- How the December Networking Challenge helped members grow their LinkedIn reach and profile visibility
- The Application Challenge launches January 6th with five days of live teaching to build daily job search habits
- An annual career planning session on January 12th to map your 2026 goals
- A presentation skills workshop that can accelerate both job offers and promotions
- A 10-week AI course to help you work smarter and meet employer expectations in 2026
- The Fire Horse approach to bringing bold, unstoppable energy to your career goals
Whether you're job searching, seeking a promotion, or building new professional skills, this episode gives you the roadmap and momentum to make 2026 your breakthrough year.
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00:00 Biotech hiring outlook for January 2026 and market momentum
00:30 Office updates and the community move to Skool platform
01:00 Seven Day Interview Accelerator and weekly Q&A with office hours
02:00 December networking challenge results and evergreen access
03:00 December interview challenges versus networking opportunities
04:00 January Application Challenge launch with five days of teaching
05:00 Annual planning session and presentation skills workshop details
06:00 Ten week AI course for automation and employer expectations
07:00 Fire Horse energy and setting bold intentions for career progress