Career Planning for Research Bioscientists by Sarah Blackford
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"Career Planning for Research Bioscientists" is an excellent resource for anyone who is pursuing a scientific career. Written by Sarah Blackford, head of Education and Public Affairs at the Society for Experimental Biology, it provides checksheets, case studies, sample CVs, interview tips and guides…
Ten ways to find your next job (by Sarah Blackford)
Sarah Blackford's list of suggestions for casting a wide net when job hunting, from her blog.
http://biosciencecareers.org/2016/08/10-ways-to-find-your-next-job.html
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