The insider
Inside knowledge from experts across a range of career opportunities
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2011
The insider: Venturing into business support
Many chemists are ideally suited to careers in venture capital, discovers Sarah Houlton
The insider: From ivory tower to global powerhouse
Investing in universities doesn't just provide us with great universities, reports Bea Perks.
The insider: Looking after Number One
Steve Huxham, chairman of the Recruitment Society, tells Hayley Birch why it's wise to keep your CV updated before you need a new job
The insider: Not just a pretty face
Beauty is in the eye of the cosmetic chemist, discovers Yfke Hager as she learns about the job satisfaction of picking up a formula you created in a shop
The insider: Things can only get better
Publicising your results and explaining their significance to the wider public has an obvious value to society. But it's good for your career too, reports Bea Perks
2010
The insider: Chemical public relations
It's not all personalised number plates and designer sun glasses; there's a serious side to PR too, discovers Sarah Houlton
The insider: Scientist in the city
Accountancy and academic science might pretty far apart , but a surprising number of graduates leave the bench each year in favour of a desk in the city, says Matt Brown
The insider: Chemical outreach
Yfke Hager discovers how outreach programmes help show students that chemistry is far more than just performing titrations
The insider: Helping new students stand out from the crowd
In the current economic climate, choosing the right university course and making the best application is more important than ever, writes Robert Bowles
It takes perseverance for chemists to carve out a career in medical writing but it's well worth the effort, writes Yfke Hager
Matt Brown looks at the exciting opportunities in science broadcasting
2009
When food is contaminated, teams of chemists are at hand to help track down the molecular culprits, reports Sarah Houlton
Amanda Halford's chemistry training has proved invaluable in her international marketing career, as she tells Sarah Houlton
The insider: Chemistry showcase
This year's Meet the Universities event promises to bring together record numbers of prospective students and university staff, explains Robert Bowles, RSC ChemNet executive
The insider: More than 'dear diary'
There's every chance that blogging could improve your career prospects, reports Matt Brown, himself a keen blogger
The insider: The biologics boom
There are decent job prospects in biopharmaceuticals, but you'll need to learn your trade and gain work experience. Helen Carmichael gets advice from an industry expert
The insider: Mixing synthesis and drug discovery
Sarah Houlton talks to Sharan Bagal about life as a medicinal chemist
2008
The Insider: Archaeological investigation
How far back in time can you take your knowledge of chemistry? John Bonner talks to the experts
The Insider: Meet the universities
With so many chemistry courses on offer, it makes sense to get some first-hand experience before you make your choice, says Robert Bowles
