The Science of Self-promotion

The Importance of Self-Promotion It’s no big secret that the job market for scientists these days is highly competitive. Whether you want to: Land that tenured academic post Get your foot into industry Win a starter grant Secure a fully-funded studentship …The competition is so fierce that when it comes to your career, you cannot … Read more

Anchor Your Career to Your Values

Let’s start with a big question: How clear are you about the next job you’re looking for? Perhaps your heart is set on landing that tenured academic post. Or perhaps a research-based career outside of academia excites you more. Or maybe you’ve come up with a combination of preferred occupations where you can put your … Read more

30 In-Demand Skills for 2020 that You Possess as a Scientific Researcher

As a research-trained scientist, you’ll have developed a host of transferable skills that can be leveraged in job applications. The great news is that most of these skills are in high demand by employers. Focusing on these in-demand for your CV/resume will increase your competitiveness for job applications. If you start thinking about developing these … Read more