Despite talk of skills shortages, most graduates in scientific disciplines take jobs outside science. Patrick White and Emma Smith reflect on why this is and what it means for the long-term career pro...
Read article: Taking the long view
Books of advice on turning a PhD into a job and networking your way to scientific stardom meet with approval from Marc J Kuchner
Read article: Stand out in the scientific job market
How can graduates find employers whose commitment to diversity goes beyond lip service? Alaina G Levine outlines a few strategies
Read article: Diversity in the workplace
A Master's degree in physics can open many doors, but is it the right step for your career? Alaina G Levine explores the options
Read article: The Master’s route
Estelle Mossou explains how she balances the demands of users while carrying out her own research
Read article: ‘Where everybody knows everybody else’: life as an instrument scientist
Margaret Harris explores the findings of a recent survey that asked physics students to share their career concerns and aspirations
Read article: Your career questions answered
Physicist-turned-film-director Mark Levinson describes how making a documentary about the discovery of the Higgs boson took him back to his scientific roots
Read article: Once a physicist: Mark Levinson
Doing science involves complex experiments with uncertain outcomes, and starting a company based on innovations from the lab is no different, explains Floor van de Pavert
Read article: The rocky road to success: lessons from founding a physics spin-off
Industry is crying out for more people with scientific and technical skills. So why can't STEM graduates find enough jobs? Margaret Harris investigates
Read article: The STEM shortage paradox
As CERN celebrates its 60th anniversary this month, Sharon Ann Holgate finds out what's expected of the lab's next director-general
Read article: Leadership required
