January is almost over and spring is almost upon us (or at least for some of us it might be…).<\/p>\n
Whilst you’re waiting, why not catch up on the most popular reads of January 2015, as judged by you, our readers??<\/p>\n
How to procrastinate effectively (if you cannot stop) <\/a>is a great piece by Daisy Hessenberger. She has been spending a lot of time writing up her PhD thesis… but this also means she’s spent a lot of time procrastinating. In this article she explains how she used that time effectively, and how you might too!<\/p>\n How easy is it to get into science communication? <\/a>Very, actually. All you need to do is try it.<\/p>\n Going from academia to industry is a big transition, and to make sure that you get off to a good start, having an industry-ready CV will help. Carol Spenceley, a careers advisor at Surrey University, shares her top tips for academics on preparing an industry CV in\u00a0 Don’t panic! How to make your CV look its best<\/a>.<\/p>\n From academia to industry with Paul-Peter Tak <\/a>highlights his transition from pure academic research to a combination of clinical medicine and research.<\/p>\n We wanted to know what you, our readers, thought of the proposals that Theresa May put forward to the UK parliament towards the end of last year. Here’s some more info: Train ’em up and kick ’em out<\/a><\/p>\n We’re celebrating all transitional things this year: whether you’ve got a new postdoc position or a new job. If you’ve moved jobs down the corridor or are crossing an ocean for a new opportunity, we want to hear about it! We’re celebrating Scientists on the move<\/a>!<\/p>\n Building a career in the biomedical sciences with Jim Smith <\/a>is the full video of the London Naturejobs Career Expo keynote speech, where Prof Smith shares his career stories and advice with the audience.<\/p>\n