LinkedIn for scientists
LinkedIn is one of the largest professional media platforms in the world. And, arguably, it is the biggest job portal for careers in- and outside of academia.
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Build-your-own website for scientists
Many academics have their own personal homepage. Creating a personal website is not only a fun thing to do, but can also help in terms of career progress and visibility.
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Social media for scientists – an added value or a waste of time?
By now, LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram are no longer new. For many scientists, social media platforms have become an integral tool for global networking, sharing research ideas, and job search. But, what is a good way for scientists to make the best use of these platforms?
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Hire only the best: de-bias your workplace
When selecting staff, we want to hire only the best, but we´re hampered by our own biases in this process. How can we de-bias our workplace?
Hiring staff is one of the most crucial processes in scientists´ careers, yet we´re often remarkably ‘un-scientific’ when it comes to conducting them.
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Harvard Negotiation Principles
Let´s explore how the Harvard Negotiation Principles can help us become better negotiators. Is negotiation ‘cheap’, as in haggling at a flea market? Is it appropriate when discussing important things like contracts?
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Graduated and now? – A look at career options
You have just finished your science degree or will do so in the near future? What could come next and how to prepare for this big step in your career?
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Intercultural communication and awareness
As a scientist, we often work in a cross-cultural setting. Our research groups are international, we collaborate around the globe, and most of us will spend part -or even all- of our career abroad. We can and should feel privileged to work in such a diverse and intercultural work environment.
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No risk, no fun! – My career in academia
He follows his dream, he wants to become a university professor. For years he fights himself through the German academic system, but that is not always easy. And the future is uncertain, very uncertain to say the least. An interview with Dr. Eloi Montanez.
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How to become a professor – what hiring committees are looking for
How to become a professor – what hiring committees are looking for. Academic portfolio. Chemistry World. Publications, funding and more.
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Introspection
Introspection is a self-analysis. This should be the first step in your career development: knowing about your interests, values, and skills.