Preparing a key message, and demonstrating enthusiasm and passion will certainly get you noticed, say speakers at the 2015 London Naturejobs Career Expo.

Top tips:

1. Use your network to find out about different jobs that you think you would be interested in or good at.
2. Think about the key points and skills that you have that will catch someone’s attention.
3. Provide examples of how the skills have been demonstrated.
4. Rehearse your pitch before interviews/conferences to non-scientists, family and friends and ask for feedback.
5. Break the conversation if there is no interest. Say thank you very much, and move on.
6. Tailor your pitch to who you speak to.
7. Get across your passion for what it is that they are interested in.
8. Make sure that you make it clear what you want from the conversation, whether it’s information or another interview.

Further reading:

Careers in industry: The options.

Careers in industry: How to transition into a new field