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09 Aug 2017 | 13:00 GMT

How to reach out

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Communication, Perspectives, Research, Social media

How to reach out

Guest contributor Maria Wheeler-Dubas  … Read more

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  • communication
  • conservatory
  • educating the public
  • how to
  • maria wheeler-dubas
  • museum
  • opportunities for science outreach
  • outreach
  • public
  • school
  • science communication
  • science engagement
  • science outreach
  • understand research
  • workshop

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22 Feb 2017 | 13:00 GMT

How to be good at multitasking

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Admin, Blog, Career paths, Careers articles, Data, How to answer, Multimedia

How to be good at multitasking

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  • collaboration
  • development
  • good
  • hour
  • how to
  • infographic
  • management
  • multitasking
  • procrastination
  • save
  • scedule
  • skill
  • time
  • time management
  • value

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24 Nov 2016 | 13:00 GMT

How to be a science journalist

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCELondon, #ScientistOnTheMove, Ask the expert, Multimedia, news, Publishing

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  • blog
  • career expo
  • dan cressey
  • event
  • how to
  • journalism
  • Nature
  • Naturejobs Career Expo
  • news
  • science journalism
  • video

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12 Jul 2016 | 15:00 GMT

What personal qualities do you need to stand out in academia?

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCESanFrancisco, Academia, Ask the expert, Faculty, Multimedia, Scientists on the move

We ask Richmond Sarpong what qualities he thinks scientists need, at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco.  Read more

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  • academic
  • California
  • career expo
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  • personal qualities
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  • San Francisco
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21 Jun 2016 | 15:00 GMT

How did you cultivate mentors?

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCESanFrancisco, Academia, Ask the expert, Multimedia, Research, Tenure

We ask members of our careers in academia panel, at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, how they cultivated mentors.  Read more

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  • how to
  • how to have mentors
  • mentoring
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03 Jun 2016 | 15:00 GMT

The art of negotiating a better salary

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCESanFrancisco, Academia, Blog, Communication, Funding, PhD, Postgraduate, Relationships, Scientists on the move, Tenure

The art of negotiating a better salary

Naturejobs career expo journalism competition winner Andy Tay  … Read more

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  • academia
  • Andy Tay
  • career expo
  • doug kalish
  • how to
  • job offer
  • journalism competition
  • money
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  • negotiation
  • NJCE
  • njce san francisco
  • pay
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Naturejobs is the world’s leading dedicated science jobs board. The Naturejobs blog aims to be the leading online resource for scientists in academia and industry who seek guidance in developing their careers. The blog delivers a mix of expert advice and personal stories to help readers review, set and achieve their career goals. We like to interact with our readers – we want to know what you want to know. Please share your thoughts in the comments section and get in touch if you have content suggestions. Pitches for guest posts are encouraged and should be emailed to the editor Jack Leeming at naturejobseditor [at] nature.com
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