"Despite 2002's rough economy and the resulting loss of value in biotechnology companies, the pressures to develop products and shareholder value have continued to keep good people in demand."
"Lets face it ... listening is tough when you are sitting across from a prospective boss, nervous and feeling like youd rather be in the dentists chair."
Sometimes you can change your circumstances, and sometimes there is nothing you can do beyond recognizing the potential effects these may have on your job search.