I am in Leeds and Sheffield this week and have already had two people ask me about doing extra qualifications whether it be an MSc or a Prince2 certificate. The question is, is it worth it? more...

CPD is the means by which professionals maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills and develop the personal qualities required in their working lives. For many chemical scientists this also includes keeping up to date with new developments in their field. more...

Things are about to get a little bit crazy as I prepare to leave the office pretty much until the 11th April. I will be out and about doing careers surgeries which are open to all members and are held in various locations in the UK. more...

If you are working in a research environment you may be thinking about how you can stay in the field long term and become a lecturer. Whilst doing a postdoc has many advantages it is not a long-term career choice and it doesn’t automatically lead to a teaching post. more...

It is a slightly more serious topic today folks but one that is definitely worth mentioning. more...

As I look out of the office window this morning I am confronted with the cold, bleak reality of the snow. It is fun to begin with but then you get stuck in it! Some of you may be looking out the metaphorical window of your career wondering if the career landscape will ever change and become more hospitable. more...

This week has been (informally) IP week for me; IP being Intellectual Property. It has come up time and time again over the week. IP work appeals to many people as they enjoy the attention to detail and work based aspects of the role. Oh, and the money’s good too. more...

I like to cook; in fact, I like the whole process of buying, preparing, cooking and eating food! We are very fortunate in this country that we are able to find out where our food comes from, whether it is safe and make informed choices about what we buy and where we buy it from. more...

We have a number of members ask about setting up their own business from the quirky to the more conventional. The question is how do you go about it? more...

I often get asked why the hobbies and interests section on your CV is important; why do people care what we like to do in our spare time? 

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