Careers Articles

Describing only job duties and not accomplishments is not the way to demonstrate your individual contribution and effectiveness.

Because networking is an ingrained habit, it isn't something that is easily put on paper

Overcoming the bad habits of graduate school requires proactive behavior on your part

This common interview question can be dangerous if you don't know how to handle it

No matter how busy you are, your career development is a critical activity, one that can't be left on the back burner

Many of the ideas that follow would apply equally well to selecting a graduate adviser or postdoctoral position as they would for my stated purpose -- to assist in determining whether your possible new boss in an industrial position would be compatible with your personal work style and needs

One of the biggest obstacles facing scientists contemplating nontraditional career paths is a simple lack of information

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

Having labored through a Ph.D. myself, I am painfully aware of the difficulties many students have in communicating openly with their advisers

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.

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!

A number of your fellow young scientists are seeking career fields that are simply better suited to them than science

Here's what happens when you send in your C.V.

On the Market is an "emotional guide to the academic job search."

A biotech job search can be frustrating, especially if you live away from the biotechnology 'hot spots.'

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.

Do you know how the headhunting process works and how it might affect you someday?

How one man's career change helped him keep his self-respect, make a few bucks, and have a blast on the business side of science

Writing a good cover letter boils down to making a decent presentation of your experience with the employer's needs foremost in mind

Our columnist explains all you need to know about resumes and CVs