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17 Jul 2018 | 16:00 GMT

Writing an academic CV in English: 7 tips

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Advertorial, CV

Writing an academic CV in English: 7 tips

This is a sponsored post from Nature Research Editing Service, part of Springer Nature  … Read more

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  • cv writing
  • elliot brooks
  • english language editing
  • sponsored post

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06 Nov 2017 | 13:00 GMT

A picture is worth a thousand words

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Career paths, CV, PhD, Unemployment

A picture is worth a thousand words

In most western countries, the number of PhD graduates in the life sciences has increased by around 50% over the last ten years. As the job market, in both academia and industry, has been largely flat in most countries, this PhD glut is creating undesirable patterns of employment — and unemployment. Some academics are calling for ‘academic birth control’, but the academic system itself profits from the resulting endless supply of cheap labour.  Read more

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  • CV
  • employer
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  • Karin Bodewits
  • PhD
  • Philipp Gramlich

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24 May 2017 | 13:00 GMT

Marketing yourself, politics and post-truth

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, Mobility, Scientists on the move

Marketing yourself, politics and post-truth

Achieving your dream job is always going to be a bit of a challenge. You may have a great degree, and maybe relevant experience, but getting your potential employer to believe you are absolutely the right person for the job means marketing yourself correctly. This can be tricky, particularly if you are starting off new in a field with no established reputation behind you.  Read more

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  • purist
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02 Jan 2017 | 13:00 GMT

The way to success in science

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Blog, Careers articles, Communication, Competition, Mobility, Perspectives, Relationships, Research

The way to success in science

A degree in science is just one stepping stone on a long path with varied exits, curves and about-turns. Choosing wisely is not always an easy task, but there’s no right way to success: there’s a whole lot out there to choose from.  Read more

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28 Dec 2016 | 13:00 GMT

You’re a designer — act like one

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Admin, Blog, Business, Communication, CV, Multimedia, Research

You’re a designer — act like one

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Lev Tankelevitch  … Read more

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12 Aug 2016 | 12:00 GMT

The power of volunteering – getting ahead by getting involved

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Ask the expert, Blog, Career paths, Careers articles, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Industry, Internship, Mobility, Relationships

The power of volunteering – getting ahead by getting involved

Guest contributor Roda Niebergall  … Read more

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17 Jun 2016 | 13:00 GMT

Babies or career: How to keep young researchers in science

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Career paths, Careers articles, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Faculty, Industry, Internship, Mobility, People Management, PhD, Postdoc, Postgraduate, Relationships, Research

Babies or career: How to keep young researchers in science

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Ulrike Träger.  Read more

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20 May 2016 | 12:00 GMT

Failing to fail gracefully

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Ask the expert, Blog, Career paths, Chemistry, Communication, CV, Faculty, Funding, Perspectives, Research, Tenure

Failing to fail gracefully

Guest contributor John Tregoning  … Read more

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  • guest contributor
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19 May 2016 | 17:00 GMT

Highlights from the Naturejobs Career Expo

Posted by Karen Kaplan | Categories: #NJCEBoston, Academia, Collaboration, Communication, CV, Events, Postgraduate, Uncategorized

Highlights from the Naturejobs Career Expo

What are the best ways to make yourself into the most appealing job candidate? How do you perfect your CV – or resume? And what should you do before, during and after a job interview?  Read more

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02 May 2016 | 12:00 GMT

Naturejobs monthly roundup – April 2016

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Blog, Careers articles, Picks of the week

Naturejobs monthly roundup – April 2016

First up this month is our ever-popular post on the value of Liebeth Aerts’ PhD, where she takes a look back one year after graduating.  Read more

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  • academia
  • April 2016
  • Ask the expert
  • career paths
  • careers
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  • CV
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  • most read
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