Career and professional development

Guidance, resources and tools from our chemistry career and professional development advisers

Career and professional development hub

Members of the Royal Society of Chemistry have access to a broad range of guidance, support and tools to ensure that they have what they need to make confident career decisions and take valuable professional development actions. From consultations with our career experts to online videos, how-to articles, or help with finding a mentor we are here to support our members at any career stage. Get involved and enhance your career skills and sector knowledge by attending our talks at conferences, booking a career consultation or by joining us at our online panel discussions.

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Personalised guidance

As a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, get practical, tailored advice from qualified career advisers about your career and professional development choices. You can also join our award-winning mentoring scheme to help develop your career, or particular skills. 

Book a career consultation

Delivered by qualified science career professionals, you decide what you want to cover in a 45-minute consultation from identifying your next career step to practical advice on your CV and interview.

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Career development tools

Explore interactive career development tools, including self-assessments and networking, interview and professional development tools

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Mentor matching and training

Achieve your career goals by working with a mentor or become one yourself. Free mentor training is available to MRSCs and FRSCs.

How to get involved

Professional development

Wherever you are in your career journey, you need to future-proof yourself through professional development.

RSC Pathfinder

Designed to help you identify gaps in your skillset, plan effective CPD and reflect on your progress. Log in with your RSC membership credentials

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Gain recognition

Which professional award is right for you? Apply for a professional award.

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Approved training courses

Independently verified to be of high quality and suitable for professional development.

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Job seeking and networking

Whatever your situation find support for your job search, CV, cover letter, application forms and interview technique. Expand your network through Royal Society of Chemistry events, and with online tools such as LinkedIn.


Career articles by career stage

Explore career articles covering a range of professional development topics and career options within the chemical sciences.

Students and recent graduates

Early career

Useful to early career researchers

Mid to late career

A–Z of career articles