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Early career researchers face myriad challenges in their working lives. Making an appropriate CV, finding funding for their projects, or deciding what they want to do when they finish their degrees are all crucial turning points in any scientist’s career, and modern research can be an unforgiving place for those who aren’t prepared. Here’s a guide to the working world of science, from Nature Careers.
At first glance, academic training can seem ill-suited to careers in industry. However, there are plenty of ways in which researchers can improve their lot.