With the papers reporting last week that for every job there are 69 applicants it seems that the world of work is an impossible dream for graduates. But is it really? more...

When I was a little girl I wanted to be a nurse, then a dentist, a criminal psychologist and finally a forensic scientist. My brother wanted to be a footballer. more...

How many of you think that they health and safety laws in the country are getting a bit much? According to this article you may be in agreement with David Cameron. more...

I am planning ChemCareers this year and wanted your input…..

We will be running ChemCareers as an online event with a programme to be decided in the next couple of weeks. I am hoping it will include as many of the 46,000 members worldwide and it will allow us to offer all of the things the physical event did but enable you to participate wherever you are globally and at a time that is convenient for you. more...

I thought on this sunny day that I would blog about an interesting career and today I have chosen biomedical engineering. more...

Sometimes it can be really difficult to know what a specific job entails. The question is, if you don’t know anyone who does it, how do you find out about it? more...

When it comes to writing fluffy stuff I think that scientists struggle. I know I do. I sometimes find myself writing lists and bullet pointing everything in sight. So if you need to write something how do you make it sound like you? more...

Today I am pleased to announce that the RSC is running a summer placement in our Publishing dept, more details available here
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During the careers surgeries this year I am seeing more and more people over the age of 50. Many members are being ‘forced’ to retire early and this is not something that everyone wants. more...

You’ve done all the work and hopefully everything has gone to plan and you’ve got some great results. Now all you have to do is write up your thesis, hand it in and have your viva. more...