With competition being tough out there people are becoming more innovative in their approach to finding a job and one thing which is working really well are video CVs... more...

Hello! I am back from the Vitae Conference 2010 and I have learnt lots of things, met hundreds of people and returned with new ideas. One of which is how to give a presentation ON ANYTHING in 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Morning. It is a beautiful Friday morning here in Cambridge and this week I have been preparing content for ChemCareers. One of the presentations I deliver is called 'options with chemistry' and in it we explore roles in the chemical sector you may be familiar with, and some you may not! We also look at roles where your degree may be useful. One of which is museum curator.


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Well, I have enjoyed a whistle stop tour of Nurnberg this bank holiday weekend thanks to the EuChems Conference.
 

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Job searching is one of the most difficult things to do, apart from anything else, it just takes so long! That’s what I often hear from people, especially at the moment.
 

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I am a positive person (mostly), you know, a glass half full kind of person. I try and see situations from a positive perspective, from my own actions and other people’s too. I think it’s much easier to recognise other people’s qualities than your own.

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Working in the academic sector is a popular choice for chemical scientists and we see quite a few of you.
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Did you know you have a careers service? Yes, I’m talking to you. Hiding somewhere on your campus there is a whole team of people willing you to come through the doors so that they can help you!
 

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Have you ever thought about a career in publishing? I get lots of queries from members who are looking to move into this area. They want to continue their career in chemistry, but not in a lab based environment and still use their chemistry knowledge.
 

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