Name: Adam Centofanti

Brown Affiliation: none

Company/School: Kforce Professional Staffing

Position: Scientific Staff Consultant

Degree(s) Earned:

BS Biology

Contact Info

Is your educational background a must for what you do? 

It is a must in my position because it enables me to understand what other scientist are looking for.

What positions did you hold before your current position (what other jobs led you to where you are now)?

I worked as an Analytical Chemist for 1 year and 2 years in molecular biology in a small scale research environment.

What are your favorite aspects of you job?  What are the drawbacks?

My favorite aspect is helping people with their job search.  The drawback is you can't help everyone. 

What advice do you have for someone who is thinking about pursuing a career in your area?

Never take a job unless you feel you can put 100 percent in everyday. You have to have a passion for what you do.  I think that really applies to any position you peruse.  Understand the nature of the position, and ask yourself "Can I do this everyday and love it?"

What do you look for in a potential job candidate/ what qualities are most important for someone in your field?

Background is important.  However I think personality goes along way.   It is just as important for personalities to fit into job situations as talent is.