Advice from researchers-turned-career-counselors for their younger selves—and today’s trainees
Three counselors share what they wished they had known
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Like virtual reality for careers: A new online resource helps scientists explore job options
Scientists can try their hands at realistic job tasks for a range of professions -
These books can offer career guidance and inspiration
Nine scientists offer their recommendations for our back-to-school reading list -
How to find the right place for your Ph.D. or postdoc
Researchers share their advice for approaching this important decision -
The surprises of starting as a new PI
What four researchers learned in the transition from lab member to lab head -
This board-game style tool can help you land on a winning career
It’s designed to keep you moving, even if you decide a particular career isn’t right for you -
How to talk to recruiters as an early-career researcher—and why you should
The career development professional who arranged meetings between academics and recruiters at the EuroScience Open Forum shares some tips -
How Silicon Valley design principles can help you pick your post-Ph.D. path
Get curious and try stuff, this life design expert advises -
Take your brain in a new direction: Careers in ecobiology
Looking for a new research direction? Consider ecobiology, the study of the relationships of organisms to their natural environments -
Want to connect with other graduate students? Check out this new online community
The Grad Student Slack group is a “peer-support dream team” -
How to write your Ph.D. thesis
Recent graduates and current students share what worked for them -
Collaborating for the win
These examples highlight the elements of successful collaborations and pinpoint some pitfalls to avoid -
Crowdsourcing goes academic with platforms for reviewing advisers
Founders aim to help students and postdocs find the right mentor for them -
Building community as a career
Community management offers a variety of opportunities for scientists who want to extend their impact beyond the bench -
Immerse yourself for intensive learning
Boot camps, summer schools, and retreats can enrich your training -
Do I make myself clear? Media training for scientists
Media savviness previously consisted of on-the-job training. Now, more universities and organizations are offering programs to help scientists get their message across to the public.
