How do group leaders recruit postdocs?
This post summarizes the results of a survey we ran on how group leaders recruit postdocs.
Want to spend time on your career planning, and don’t know where to start?
This post provides a short guide to things you can do to get started in planning your career. It was written at the start of the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns in March 2020 but is relevant at any time.
What to include in your CV – an international perspective
Following a twitter debate on whether photos should be included in CVs, the EMBL Fellows' Career Service started a survey to provide evidence-based guidance for life scientists. This post summarizes the results from that survey.
Using LinkedIn for careers research
In this post, we show how LinkedIn can be used to get career inspiration and to research different career options.
Choosing the best layout for your CV
One of the most important aspects of your CV is the structure and formatting. This article focuses on four questions to ask yourself when selecting or creating a template for your CV.
Crafting impactful statements for your CV and cover letter
In this post, we explain some techniques that can help you demonstrate your skills in your CV & cover letter.
Preparing a job application for industry
This post includes top tips for your job application and interview, based on the advice provided by recruiters and hiring managers at EMBL career events.
Informational interviews: 5 tips for effective career conversations
“Informational interviews” are one of the best tools to get insights into different career areas. In this article, we provide 5 tips that can help you use this tool effectively.
EMBL Career Day 2018 – How to transition to a rewarding non-academic career
We summarize some of the main themes and advice from our 2018 Career Day.
