
How to get published in high-impact journals: Big research and better writing
Careers, Skills and Advice, Writing/Reviewing/Publishing/CommunicatingGetting your work published is about more than good science, it’s about good communication too, say Macmillan and Nature editors at the London Nature jobs Career Expo in September 2014.
How to get published in high-impact journals: Big research and better writing

Creating Powerful Resumes
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Developing a compelling resume is the goal of every job seeker. This video presentation identifies key steps you can take to help ensure you have the most effective resume possible. Topics covered include tips for effectively matching your resume to the needs of a specific employer. Discover suggestions…

You are ready for your close-up
Careers, Skills and Advice, Writing/Reviewing/Publishing/CommunicatingStep aside Neil deGrasse Tyson: Making videos related to science is no longer the purview of professionals. These days, any scientist can make and post videos online with little cost and much potentially to gain.
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How to reach a wider audience for your research
Careers, Skills and Advice, Writing/Reviewing/Publishing/CommunicatingThis website is full of well curated ideas and tools for getting your research out to other scientists and the public. A must read for all researchers!
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Getting the Word Out
Careers, Skills and Advice, Writing/Reviewing/Publishing/CommunicatingIn a shifting media landscape with a growing public interest in science, some researchers are doing their own PR.
Includes an overview of what to write and also a useful list of places to send your research summaries.
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New Year's Resolutions for Would-Be Scientific Editors
Careers, Skills and Advice, Writing/Reviewing/Publishing/CommunicatingThinking about moving your career in a new direction? Here is a list of ways to start to prepare yourself for a career in writing / editing.
"There are number of different things you could be doing right now while you're completing your graduate or postdoctoral work to build a strong skill set that…

Career building: Where do you want to do and how will you get there?
Careers, Finding Your Next Position, General InformationFrom a talk in April 2016, slides and summaries about the post-PhD job hunt.
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21 Proofreading and Editing Tips for Writers
Careers, Skills and Advice, Writing/Reviewing/Publishing/CommunicatingProofreading can be a chore, but if you send out your work full of typos and grammatical errors you won't be judged by the good quality of your ideas....
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Peer Review 101: Advice for Trainees, Junior Faculty, and Mentors
Careers, Skills and Advice, Writing/Reviewing/Publishing/CommunicatingPeer review, meaning a critical assessment by experts within a discipline, is both a privilege and the responsibility of all scientists who seek to publish their research and compete for funding. Peer review also contributes to professional development: Many institutions consider peer review activities…
