Being a fresh graduate, there might be a scenario when you find your dream job listed on a job portal but as you scroll down, you discover that although you…
5 LinkedIn tips for early career researchers
There are many networking sites and tools that researchers can take advantage of: some are meant especially for researchers, whilst others will help researchers to reach a broader audience. The piirus.ac.uk team have gathered some tips on how early career researchers could benefits from LinkedIn’s features…
Tips and tricks for managing new clients as an academic consultant (Part 2 of 2)
Last time, we looked at how to manage initial contact with your new client. In this post, Andrew Clappison expands on this to offer advice on what to expect after those initial discussions, and how to handle three possible scenarios […]
Tips and tricks for managing new clients as an academic consultant (Part 1 of 2)
Managing clients is a key component of successful academic consultancy. In the first of two posts this week, our very own experienced consultant Andrew Clappison sets out a number of pointers to help you avoid common pitfalls on managing new client relationships […]
5 tips for returning to work after a career break
In a recent blogpost, Fiona Colligan explained what a career break is: a period when a person leaves their role with the intention of returning, which includes maternity or paternity leave,…
Let’s talk science: tips for sharing your research with colleagues and the public
Jean Branan and Madeline McCurry-Schmidt are the authors of this blogpost, which turns the spotlight on communication skills for scientists and introduces a wealth of useful resources. This is particularly timely, after…