In short: A strong CV for scientists starts with knowing your skills and values. Researchers develop many transferable skills, such as project management, data analysis and communication, that they rarely describe well. An effective CV is tailored to each role, is easy to scan in seconds, and describes experience using the formula Competency | Description […]

In short: Writing a scientific manuscript efficiently starts before writing. It starts with checking whether your figures tell a story, choosing a narrative and outlining key points. A practical writing order is Methods, Results, Discussion, Introduction, References, Abstract and finally Title, followed by several rounds of rereading and mock review. Chaperone delivers manuscript writing and […]

In short: Conflict management in research is the set of skills that allows scientists to address disagreements in a lab or research team constructively, before they damage relationships, productivity or reputation. Most lab conflicts are not severe and can become opportunities for better science when handled with adult to adult communication, assertive “I” language, awareness […]

In short: Networking for scientists is the intentional, long term practice of building professional relationships that give researchers access to collaborations, funding calls, mentors, sponsors and jobs, many of which are never publicly advertised. It matters whether a researcher plans to stay in academia or move beyond it, and every personality type can learn it, […]