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A Resume Makeover
Describing only job duties and not accomplishments is not the way to demonstrate your individual contribution and effectiveness. -
A Step-By-Step Protocol for Networking, Part One
Because networking is an ingrained habit, it isn't something that is easily put on paper -
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I'm Too Busy! The #1 Obstacle to Successful Career Development: Insufficient Time
No matter how busy you are, your career development is a critical activity, one that can't be left on the back burner -
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Dual Career Scientific Couples: Relocating Both of You
Although the couple may find that there is an additional few months of stress involved in the relocation, both scientists can sometimes land on their feet -
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The Ins and Outs of University Career Days
Now that the discussion about job futures for grad students and postdocs is reaching a fever pitch, many institutions are supporting open discussion on campus about the various career options available to scientists. -
It's April and I Still Don't Have a Job! The Panicked Scientist's Guide to Accelerated Job Searches
In the spirit of lab and office tranquility, this column is about the Accelerated Job Search: the type of job search when you don't care what color your parachute is, you're just praying that something happens when you pull the ripcord! -
Self-Assessment Exercises: A GRE for Your Ego and Superego
A number of your fellow young scientists are seeking career fields that are simply better suited to them than science -
The Tooling Up Book Club: On the Market
On the Market is an "emotional guide to the academic job search." -
Dressing Scientists for Success: Male Case Study
Scientists may find shopping for business attire perplexing at first, but this is easily overcome with a little research and the help of a few professionals. -
How to Write a Winning Résumé
Our columnist explains all you need to know about resumes and CVs