All career planning articles
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CareersNavigating a career in academia and beyond
If you are unsure of what to do next, you are not alone
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Opinion
Taking the foundation course route
Students should be told more about the different paths to a career in chemistry
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Careers
The many career benefits of apprenticeships
On-the-job training combined with a qualification provides apprentices with a solid first step on the scientific career ladder
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Careers
Security versus employability
Safe isn’t better if it doesn’t allow you to develop professionally
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Plans to leave academia can add value to research
Incorporating your interests can introduce new directions to your projects
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Careers
Filling in industry skill gaps
There are plenty of ways to make yourself more employable before you graduate from the academic lab
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Careers
Quit while you’re ahead
Leaving a job can be the smart choice – whether you’re unhappy or not
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Careers
In praise of appraisals
Taking the opportunity to learn more about yourself – and your employer
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Careers
Looking after children and your career
With the right support, a research career and childcare can be balanced – even in lockdown
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