Are you a science student wondering how to turn your degree into a fulfilling career? Or are you a recent graduate struggling to navigate their options in the post-degree world? Well, this book is your ultimate roadmap to success. With practical tips for developing your skills, building your network, and standing out in a crowded job market, you'll be well on your way to a rewarding career in no time. This book aims to support all students and graduates in the STEM subjects seeking employment and navigating their first few years in the workplace. From finding employment and CV and cover letter writing, to networking and improving employability, this book covers the essential skills that you need to kickstart your career. Also included are helpful insights from successful graduates working in a variety of different careers and more seasoned professionals imparting their hard-earned wisdom and, more importantly, outlining what employers are most looking for in science and technology graduates and how you can maximise your appeal to potential employers and plan for a future beyond university. Start building a successful career in STEM by crafting your own professional profile with the help of this book!
eBook - ePub
Building Your Career in STEM
A Professional Guide for Students, Recent Graduates, and Beyond
- 374 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Building Your Career in STEM
A Professional Guide for Students, Recent Graduates, and Beyond
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Building Your Career in STEM
- Title
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Series Preface
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Transferable Skills and Reflection (the Career Building Transferable Skill)
- 3 Commercial Awareness
- 4 Networking – AKA Meeting People, Learning Things, and Making Connections
- 5 Portfolio Building
- 6 Resumes and Cover Letters
- 7 Addressing Key Selection Criteria and Interviews
- 8 Looking for a Job (Before and After Graduation)
- 9 Extra Considerations When You (Will) Have a Higher Degree by Research
- 10 Developing Your STEM Career: What Next?
- Index
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