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We all know job titles have changed over the years, although sometimes it's debatable as to whether the actual roles change that much. If I think back to my childhood (not that long ago folks) there were no mobile phones (well, not as we know them today) and no internet and so jobs like Chief Technology Officer or e-science specialist just didn't exist....crazy to think about that now.
My colleague sent me an interesting article which details what job titiles of the future might be...do you have any others that could be added to the list?
Posted by Charlotte Ashley-Roberts on Feb 25, 2013 2:30 PM GMT
I have been saving for my pension since my mid-twenties, on some sound advice from a colleague in my first role. I don't really think about it too much as it seems like retirement is a long way off for me...probably 40 years or so! Still, it's good to be prepared, or at least feel like I am trying to be prepared!

In all seriousness though, it is never too early to start thinking about your retirement, whether it is planning your long term goals or saving for your pension. There was an interesting article in the newspapers today regarding savings in retirement and the Careers Team here at the RSC run events on retirement planning and this year we will be doing sessions across the UK at our hubs - contact us to find out more.
Posted by Charlotte Ashley-Roberts on Feb 20, 2013 1:20 PM GMT
Recognising that trying to find the right job can be like finding the right partner in your personal life I thought I'd share this article on the Guardian website today. 

As it highlights, most of us want to find a role where our career is supported by our employer and this can be difficult so have a read as it gives some top tips to think about and could help you find that perfect 'relationship.' 

It even recommends one of the career's teams favourite books - How to Find a Job You'll Love by John Lees.  It's definitely worth a read if you are wondering about what you could do next by getting you to think about your skills as well as what interests you, both equally important when trying to find 'perfection.'
Posted by Laura Woodward on Feb 14, 2013 8:21 PM GMT
Are you a woman in science? If so, RSC President Lesley Yellowlees will be on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour this morning between 10am and 11am to discuss women in science as part of a feature on the Daphne Jackson Trust, which helps women back into science careers after a career break.
 
If you fancy listening in with your morning cuppa, or catching up later in the day/week the Woman's Hour website is www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007qlvb

Posted by Charlotte Ashley-Roberts on Feb 11, 2013 10:09 AM GMT
When I ask people what they like most about their company the most common answer I hear is " the people". I am very fortunate that I too enjoy working in my team...especially as today my boss showed us how much she valued us in the form of chocolates...catering for all the dietary requirements in the team as well, no easy feat with gluten and nut and dairy free!
Making the most of my sugar rush I thought I would write the blog and so turning to my team I asked for a topic (not the chocolate kind, do they even make those anymore?!) and the suggestion came immediately....how does your team make you feel valued? more...
Posted by Charlotte Ashley-Roberts on Feb 1, 2013 2:54 PM GMT