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Working from home is likely to become the norm for many of us in our current climate. What may be a short-term solution to the COVID-19 crisis is likely to become a long-term requirement for many employees. Even if this doesn’t happen full-time, many of us could be looking at part-time flexible and remote working arrangements. Many more will be advocating for remote working even if it’s not absolutely necessary, because you might have shown that you are even more effective working from home! Wha…

There are many opportunities to connect with others and build your network online. Networking in its traditional sense meant going to events or making connections across the company you work at. Now, you can connect with someone who works at your dream company or in a completely different field to you. Social media networks amplify this power by providing a platform to find a specific type of person. Or, you can interact with brands and companies in general as a form of both learning and network…

If you know academia is not for you, you will want to know about non-academic career paths for scientists. You might want to transition out of academia but feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start. Your science degree gives you many skills, but it can be difficult to know where you can apply them. It may feel like you are limited by your science degree and couldn’t work in a non-science industry. The truth is, you have many transferable skills from your degree that will set you up for success i…

What’s it like to actually work at a museum? Many of us visited museums as a child, on a school trip or with our parents. Some of us continue to visit exhibitions as a day out. Others are likely to end up taking their kids one day! If you have studied science at university, you may also end up doing research-based work in partnership with a museum. This could have sparked your interest in what it would be like to work in a large cultural institution.

There is an appeal to working as part of a s…

It’s very common for scientists to wonder what working in the Pharma industry would feel like. This feeling can be especially strong if you have been in academia for a while. You may want to shift from academia to industry but are unsure about whether your experience would be any better. You may have just completed your Bachelor’s degree and know that you want a career in a science-led industry. Pharma seems like a good prospect. The Pharma industry can be a good option to retain your research s…

Flexible working has gained popularity in the modern age. Some of this is a reaction against the 24/7 culture we experience in today’s world. The different lifestyles and demands on our personal lives also mean we want fluidity in the way we work. Values across different generations have also changed. How much time we want to put into our working lives may differ from our parents. Employers have had to respond to this change and offer flexible working options for many employees.

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You may be looking for work experience whilst working a full-time job because you want to make a career transition. Perhaps you want to change your career from a role in academia to a role in industry. Or maybe you have a science degree but want to work in finance. In any situation, getting work experience is an important step in making this shift. When you think of work experience, you might associate it with something you did in high school to tick off a compulsory activity. Or you might relat…

Building relationships at work can often go on the backburner when we are so focused on our projects and deliverables. We might forget that relationship building is key to both our job satisfaction and career development. Being passionate about our line of work is great and means we can deliver great value. However, forming a strong network and learning how to cultivate relationships with colleagues is crucial for delivering even greater value in the long-term. Reasons for this include the value…

When I struggled to manage my time at work, I searched for time management tips and even took courses. In today’s busy world, this is something that many people search for and struggle with every day. There are growing demands on our attention in both our professional and personal lives. When you go from graduating or working in a lab to a different industry, the demands on your time change. More people want your attention. There are a number of meetings to attend and interruptions whilst you ar…

When you start a new job, there are so many things to think about that building a relationship with your manager can often be put on the backburner. Settling into the team, understanding the company culture, working out how things are structured, knowing your main duties – the list can get very long. One thing that can often be an afterthought is building relationships from the very beginning. The most important relationship you can build and nurture whilst employed is the one with your manager.…