Career Development for STEMM researchers
Last week I outlined the benefits of creating a career plan to boost success. But how do you actually write an actionable plan? Fortunately, it’s a surprisingly simple process. To write an effective plan you first need to identify your profession of choice – academia or other (see last week’s post for tips if you’re … Read more
Our recent readership survey showed that ~90% of us lack a well-defined career plan. A career plan is a roadmap to a successful future and achieving your professional goals. However, you need to have a profession in mind before you can write an effective career plan. If you’re still at the point where you’re considering … Read more
One of the most common questions amongst our community is ‘how do I network effectively?’ We can often work in isolation as academics so the thought of having to sell yourself can feel daunting and dare I say…can also feel somewhat demeaning too. After all, shouldn’t your exciting research and personal accolades speak for themselves? … Read more