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The order in your CV: write your CV counter-chronologically and use a skill section and a summary, which frees you from chronology
The order in your CV: write your CV counter-chronologically and use a skill section and a summary, which frees you from chronology
The order in your CV: write your CV counter-chronologically and use a skill section and a summary, which frees you from chronology
Are scientists paid for talking or doing? Are they problem-solvers or communicators? Good ones need to do both.
Salary and contract negotiations. Market value and salary expectations. Name a number, not a range. Negotiations are not just about salary
We discuss cover letters. How do I know I sound like someone with a genuine interest in that very employer?
Are scientists paid for talking or doing? Are they problem-solvers or communicators? Good ones need to do both.
“Is that really the case?” Frederieke asks, “The more idealistic a job is, the worse it pays?” Your workforce fills a gap. It is up to you which employer you choose. You can decide where and how you want to work without financial hardship.
When applying to job ads, it can be challenging to stand out. With unsolicited applications, you have to find out who might be interested in you at all.
It hurts to delete parts of our life (course) that we have come to love. Reverse the process: Start with a blank document and add the key points to it. Adding feels better than subtracting.
Chemists who have just received their PhD are only trained to do research. This is not enough to quickly gain a foothold in the job market outside of the university. A proposal for making doctoral studies more flexible.