Student Career Resources

Student Career Resources

Author: ChemistryViews
Author Archive: ChemistryViews

A growing compilation of resources that help you in your career

 

Collection: Chemists Talk About Their Jobs
Interview series where we ask a broad range of scientists about their job 

Commentary: Online Networking – How Networking Works During Corona
ChemistryViews 2020.
https://doi.org/10.1002/chemv.202000111

The best tips from different scientists and their experiences with online meetings

Spotlight: How to Networking
ChemistryViews 2014.
https://doi.org/10.1002/chemv.201400084

Good networking skills have become more important than ever; a good start is to ask yourself who you are

List: Awards Accepting Nominations
Find links to awards accepting nominations and apply or nominate a peer

Spotlight: Tips for Your Poster and Your Presentation

Tips on how to plan and design an outstanding poster and how to best present it at a conference

Spotlight: Tips for Writing Better Science Papers

Explaining scientific principles in simple and understandable language is a valuable skill: Insider tips on taking care of what you write

Collection: Tools for Chemists and other Scientists
A collection of useful (AI) resources for chemists and other scientists that help with text editing, citations, image generation

Commentary: 9 Tips for a Successful PhD
Inspired by Nobel laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal, Javier García Martínez gives young scientists advice on how to excel without dying in the attempt

Collection: Study Abroad — Pros & Cons,
A compilation of articles on experiences from studying abroad

Series of Commentaries: Ph.D. Journey Abroad,
Stories about obtaining a Ph.D. in a foreign country, facing challenges, and experiencing positive changes

Interview: Benefits of a Mentee and a Mentor
ChemistryViews 2018.

Julia Tyrach and Markus Haider share their experiences with CheMento (mentoring program of the GDCh)

News: Your Mentors and Role Models Will Shape Your Career
ChemistryViews 2021.

Tips on how to choose role models and mentors who best fit our values and inspire us to grow both personally and professionally

News: 10 Ways to Lose Your Research Data
ChemistryViews 2025.

All cases are real-life verified & foolproof

Interview: Applying for a Job at Merck
ChemistryViews 2015.

ChemistryViews and the Career Service of the GDCh asked international companies what they expect from applications