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Consensus with co-authors is vital when writing up research, say Dmitry Budker and Derek Jackson Kimball.

Writing together bridges disciplines, says Eli Lazarus.

Postdocs need a level of autonomy to get the best out of their position, say Viviane Callier and Jessica Polka.

Seek and cultivate professional relationships to advance your career, says Peter Fiske.

The key to a strong grant application is a well-considered and detailed outline of expenses, says grant director Ingrid Eisenstadter.

Lab leaders discuss how to find the perfect graduate student for a research group.

A bit of self-reflection can propel scientists into a career beyond the lab, says Christopher Taylor.

Find the story in the science, says Åsmund Eikenes.

Foundations have reporting requirements that must be followed, notes grant-director Ingrid Eisenstadter.

Detailed career data will help people to plan for life after a PhD, say Viviane Callier and Nathan L. Vanderford.

The Internet offers ways to broaden your contacts and assist you in your job search, says Peter Fiske.

Start and finish early, seek feedback and file before deadline, says Ingrid Eisenstadter.

People seeking non-academic jobs may need to try something unexpected to be noticed, says Peter Fiske.

Graduate students must educate themselves and others about academia's dim job prospects, says Jessica Polka.

A standard test for admission to graduate school misses potential winners, say Casey Miller and Keivan Stassun.

Saying no to a move is not easy, but there could be some very good reasons to stay put, says Yoshimi Rii.

Researchers with product-worthy ideas can follow various, often under-appreciated, paths towards commercialization, says Peter Fiske.

Graduate students face myriad financial challenges — some more obvious than others, says Susie Crowe.

Scientists should find engaging ways to present information to their target audience, says Yoshimi Rii.

Junior researchers can learn career-boosting skills by forming their own groups, says Alexandra Lucs.