All Careers advice articles – Page 4
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CareersDiary of a PhD student
Why Lucy Kissick decided to launch a video blog chronicling her research
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CareersThe ethics of scientific publishing
How to spot a problem paper – and what you should do about it
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CareersHow to work in another country
Five tips for getting the most out of moving to a lab in a new land
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CareersHow to become a professor
Want to succeed in academia? Here’s what universities are looking for
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OpinionYour advice for new chemistry students
Seasoned chemists share their tips for surviving the undergraduate degree
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CareersHow to give a scientific presentation
Five tips to keep an audience engaged without using cat pictures
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CareersFive tips on returning after a career break
Looking to rejoin the workforce? Follow our simple advice
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CareersHow to put together a research proposal
The five points researchers should remember when pitching for funds
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CareersPreparing your CV for the UK
Short, professional and relevant are the key aims of a UK-based CV
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CareersTips to make your CV stand out in Germany
A traditional approach to selling yourself is essential
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CareersHow to tailor your CV for different countries
What employers in Germany, the US and the UK want
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CareersImpress with an American-style resume
Data, knowledge of US culture and a LinkedIn profile are all essential for job applications
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CareersWhy apprenticeships are science's future
Practical experience and no student debt make vocational training an enticing career option
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CareersHow to build a group website
Does it pay to be quirky? Our judges review different approaches to sharing your research online
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CareersThe trials and tribulations of drug discovery
The many pitfalls medicinal chemists face when creating a new drug