Most graduates are looking to continue their career in academia and work either at the university or at a research intuition. Or else they try to get a job in a well-known big company. However, it is worth it to consider some alternative career paths. As a jobseeker, you want to consider some often overlooked employers for scientist. Expand the scope of your job hunt, if some of these alternatives resonate with you. Staffing agencies are overlooked employers for scientists…
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Three things academics don’t get about staffing agencies
You put yourself through a university education, possibly even through a doctorate. Most likely, you did not do this with the proclaimed goal to work for a staffing agency later on. This is why most academics do not learn about this particular employment opportunity, until it is imminent. If you want to learn more about the pros and cons of working for a staffing agency, read this blog post, too. Unfortunately, some academics make uninformed decisions when signing up with…
Seven reasons not to work for a startup as a fresh graduate
At some point during your jobhunt, you might be asking: Should I work for a startup company as a fresh graduate? Here are seven main drawbacks of beginning your career at a startup company. Job security is low in a startup Even for employees with a permanent contract, job security with a startup is not very high. It is a fact, that many startups fail or temporary run out of funding forcing them to cut staff. Be aware: Neither charismatic…
Eight reasons to work for a startup as a fresh graduate
At some point during your jobhunt, you might be asking: Should I work for a startup company as a fresh graduate? Here are the eight main advantages of beginning your career at a startup. You will gain a wealth of experience working for a startup Working in a startup, you are able to get not only work experience but to gain very diverse work experience. Chances are you will work in several departments of the company. Also, you may work…