Careers clinic
Invaluable advice from the RSC's careers adviser
Academic CVs are always lengthy but it's important to know where to put the detail and what to miss out, says Caroline Toland
If you are thinking of moving into teaching, it's worth first examining your motives and work shadowing a teacher, says Caroline Tolond
Is it worth doing an MBA to help with the move into management? Caroline Tolond weighs up the pros and cons
If you are interested in a career in science communication, whether public engagement or science writing, it pays to get experience first, advises Caroline Tolond
Whether you're choosing a degree course or looking for a career change, it's vital that ask yourself what you enjoy doing and what makes you tick, advises Caroline Tolond
Jobs in health and safety often appeal to those wishing to leave the lab. It's not an easy move, but experience or qualifications can make it smoother, explains Caroline Tolond
No matter what stage you're at in your career, you'll need to do your homework before working as a consultant, writes Caroline Tolond
Now, more than ever, is the time to proactively manage your career, says Caroline Tolond
CV fashions come and go, and what's good in the UK might not be right for the US. Here are some invaluable pointers from Caroline Tolond.
Becoming a teacher doesn't close off alternative options, writes Caroline Tolond, but changing direction doesn't spell an end to teaching
Caroline Tolond sniffs out job opportunities in the fragrance industry
Keeping your CV updated is the key to career mobility, says Caroline Tolond
Take a tour round a careers fair, read the paper, and consult your peers before you plan your next move, advises
Caroline Tolond
Fancy working with explosives? Caroline Tolond lights the blue touch paper and stands well back
When it comes to interviews, be prepared and don't forget to smile, says Caroline Tolond
Whatever your interests, Caroline Tolond might have just the job. Here are some options for analytical chemists who want to work with animals
Taking a short course and tailoring your CV could really help you to break into a new field, says Caroline Tolond
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