All Careers advice articles – Page 2
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OpinionEwine van Dishoeck: ‘Take a steep trajectory early in your career’
The pioneering astrochemist on art, gathering strength and taking the leap into a new discipline
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CareersFilling 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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CareersQuit while you’re ahead
Leaving a job can be the smart choice – whether you’re unhappy or not
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CareersThe benefits to mentors of mentoring
Mentoring a junior scientist offers plenty of benefits for you as well
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CareersJob hunting in a recession
Persistence is needed, but there are still career opportunities for chemists
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CareersHow to prepare for Covid-era job interview questions
Think about the skills you developed during lockdown
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NewsMentorship ‘strongly predicts’ protégé success in the sciences
Researchers whose mentors later win science prizes are two- to four times more likely to go on to have ‘superstar’ careers
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CareersHow hobbies can help your science
Indulging in a hobby can bring benefits inside and outside of work
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CareersHow to lead a research team
By building skills to support your lab members, you lay the foundation for success
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OpinionWhy picking projects is like poker
Sometimes you prefer the high-risk, high-reward project to the ‘sure thing’
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CareersWhen should you help your colleagues?
Assisting trustworthy co-workers can pay dividends for your career and wellbeing
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CareersWhy you should look for a mentor
Manage your career proactively by seeking guidance from others
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ArticleSeeking part-time scientists with GMP skills
Experienced scientists who opt to work part time are so beneficial to Reading Scientific Service Ltd that the company wants more of them
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ArticleWhy you should become a Qualified Person
What it takes to assume this essential role at the heart of pharmaceutical manufacturing
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NewsHalf of Britons wish they’d pursued a career in science
Survey finds that many don’t think they are clever enough to work in a Stem field
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CareersShould you take a MOOC?
Five tips on picking a free online course to further your scientific career