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Part one of the Ph.D. job seeker’s guide to LinkedIn -
Creating career categories for better data collection and transparency
A classification scheme released last month highlights the diversity of jobs that Ph.D. holders go into after receiving their degrees -
I'm your mentor, not your mother
A professor describes how gendered expectations interfere with her role as an adviser -
Consulting on the side can satisfy scientists' appetite for something more
A new startup and existing organizations can help you get started -
A crack in the wall: French scientists explore novel employment model beyond academia
Working as part of a cooperative offers a balance of independence and security -
What I've learned from my learning disabilities
Learning disabilities present challenges, but they’re not insurmountable—and can even offer rewards -
Do you believe in life after lab?
Pursuing extracurricular interests shouldn't be a crime, our columnist writes -
Women ask fewer questions than men at conference talks, new studies suggest
Even when women made up the majority of the audiences, they asked disproportionately fewer questions -
Top employers 2017: High marks for innovation, long-term vision, and social responsibility
In its 15th year, Top Employers continues to celebrate companies that prioritize innovation, a positive work culture, and social responsibility. -
Patients are partners in the fight against cancer
Two grad students describe how building a partnership with the cancer community enriched their research -
This Chicana chemist is paying it forward to support students from underrepresented groups
Her own winding career path highlights the importance of mentorship -
Faculty careers can progress in many directions
A new study highlights the variety of productivity trajectories among faculty members in computer science -
Why I'm pushing for a postdoc union
Forming a union could help address some of the many challenges that postdocs face -
In job interviews, credibility comes from more than what you know
Credibility is key for getting past first-round interviews -
When it comes to having a family and an academic career, find what works for you
Communication, flexibility, and creativity can help you get it done -
The scientific swerve: Changing your research focus
Hitting refresh on your research carries risks but also benefits. -
Cautious optimism as society names lab safety a core value
Safety is central to good science, declares the American Chemical Society -
Hoping for a faculty job? Here's what hiring committees are looking for
A small survey highlights the key criteria—and why they can be problematic -
How to budget your grant proposal
An accurate, convincing budget is a crucial component for your grant application -
The rewards of working as a data wrangler
Data curators stay close to research and keep science organized -
Talking ‘bout my dissertation
Three minutes can be long enough to describe your research, our columnist learns -
In praise of postdocs: Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week
A postdoc’s outstanding mentoring illustrates one of the many reasons that postdocs should be recognized -
From selfies to selfless: Managing multigenerational teams
Gen Ys, Gen Xs, and Boomers all have different communications and management styles. How do you build and keep your team cohesive and productive? -
To ace your job talk, you need to know your audience
Make your industry job talk a success by following these tips from our columnist
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