Building Your Career in STEM: A Professional Guide for Students, Recent Graduates, and Beyond: Volume 1 (Professional Development Guides) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1839167114 ISBN 13: 9781839167119

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2024

Synopsis

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!

About this title

About the Author

Angela Ziebell currently works at the School of Life and Environmental Science, Deakin University (Melbourne, Australia). Angela researches a range of STEM education issues related to how students learn in preparation for the workforce and the impact of their entry to the workforce. This includes issues such as self-efficacy, cultural competence, commercial awareness and transferable skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1839167114
• ISBN 13: 9781839167119
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400
• Editor: Ziebell Angela, Yee Rebecca