May 2022
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Academic cover letters - 3 questions that need an answer
As the season is approaching when I spend a lot of time giving feedback on cover letters for academic (lectureship) positions, I wanted to share some quick thoughts on the main things you need to cover and how to craft...
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Researcher Careers month - how professional bodies can help your career
Guest blog post from Dr Robert Bowles from the Royal Society of Chemistry on how getting involved with a professional body can support your career development How professional bodies can help your career. What they are and what they do?...
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Researcher careers month - focus on networking
It's week 2 of researcher careers month, and our focus this week is on networking. For in-depth guidance on how and why to network in person and online and how this can help your career, sign up for the session...
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How not to plan your career during your PhD
Earlier this week I wrote a post on career options for researchers and how to choose the right career for you. I ended by saying that a lot of people don't really choose their career at all, and often talk...
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Career options for doctoral students and research staff
Exciting news ... in May we're piloting our first ever Researcher Careers month, packed full of panel events and webinars aimed at giving you insights into the vast array of career options open to you and opportunities to network with...