6. The hidden job market
NETWORKING
Word of mouth
Contacts
SOCIAL MEDIA
7. F
Specifically for researchers
Puts you in a research network
Used by professionals/business
Company & job searches
Can join specialist groups
More casual/random
Gathering information/signposting
Jobs, courses and meetings mentioned
cus on social media
14. Job Seeking Strategies
๏Use your research skills to investigate the job
market
๏Consider all the people in your network
๏Make new contacts at conferences and meetings
๏Make new contacts by joining specialist groups and
learned societies
๏Extend your network using social media
www.biosciencecareers.org
Editor's Notes
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Would your CV fit in to this type of job role