How to land a scientific position even in a struggling economy

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How to land a scientific position even in a struggling economy

It’s tough out there, but career experts discuss how applicants can stand out from the crowd.

Challenging economic circumstances are affecting scientists’ job searches, with greater competition for limited posts. Nature’s first global survey of postdoctoral researchers revealed that many of the respondents — 70% of those in Europe and 64% of those in Australasia — are dissatisfied with their level of job security.

Budget-minded organizations are scaling back their resources for recruiting and hiring scientists. Meanwhile, inflationary pressures can make professionals feel discouraged and desperate to secure a role, leading them to take jobs that might not be the right fit.

But the challenge of finding the right job can be overcome. And it begins with developing an awareness of existing obstacles. Scientists can then use time-tested strategies to stand out from other candidates and to land job offers.

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