All Careers advice articles – Page 6
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CareersMind your own business
Many dream of being their own boss, but few make the choice, and fewer succeed. Yfke Hager gets some entrepreneurial advice from those who’ve made it
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CareersThe master plan
Laura Woodward describes some simple strategies to manage your career and take control of your future
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CareersHigh unemployment in Europe drives brain drain
Andy Extance finds out how economic woes in southern European countries’ are affecting young chemists
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CareersDealing with redundancy
Facing unemployment can be frightening, but keep calm and consider your options before you carry on, says Laura Woodward
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CareersBeginner's guide to book writing
Thinking about writing a book? Before taking the plunge, heed the advice of those who’ve done it all before. Hayley Birch talks to the experts
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CareersClimbing the ladder
Simon Perks gets some tips to help early career chemists survive in academia
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CareersAdmissions advice
With university places at a premium, Emma Stoye gets some tips on standing out and securing a place on the right course
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CareersLooking good on LinkedIn
Laura Woodward gives some advice on using your online presence to make connections, attract employers and get the job you want
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CareersPrepare for interview success
Getting ready for a job interview will make all the difference, so do your homework first, says Laura Woodward
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CareersMaternity leave and your rights
Charlotte Ashley-Roberts covers the employments rights of mums (and dads) to be
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CareersCompute with confidence
Charlotte Ashley Roberts gives some advice on finding a job as a computational chemist and the importance of staying positive
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CareersAny volunteers?
Volunteering is a great way to broaden your skills and experience, says Charlotte Ashley-Roberts
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CareersFeed the world
Charlotte Ashley-Roberts takes a look at opportunities for chemists in agricultural science
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CareersWrite all about it
Chemists with a nose for news and a flair for writing may enjoy life as a science writer, reports Nina Notman
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CareersThe social network
The virtual world can be a powerful networking tool if you know how to use it. Charlotte Ashley-Roberts explains how
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Your route to recruitment
Three recruitment agencies tell Yfke Hager their job hunting tips, and explain how they can lend a helping hand
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Use your body
Joining a professional body has a range of career benefits from training to networking and sharing expertise explains Charlotte Ashley-Roberts
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Working in isolation
Living in rural or remote areas can make job hunting even harder. But there may be more opportunities than you think, explains Charlotte Ashley-Roberts