Career and professional development

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

Career and professional development hub

As a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry you have access to a broad range of guidance, support and tools to ensure that you have what you 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 you 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 monthly lunchtime online panel discussions.

Personalised guidance

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. Coming soon self-service career development tools to help you effectively manage your career.

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

Help with your job search, CV, cover letter, application forms and interview technique.

Effective job searching

Use our tips to make a success of your job search included recommended job sites.

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CVs, applications and cover letters

Ensure your CV, applications and cover letters make a positive impact with their intended audience.

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Interviews

Learn how to effectively prepare for an upcoming interview and structure your answers for success.

Develop your technique

Your options

Deciding what comes next in your career can be both daunting and exciting. Exploring your options, growing your network, attending talks and gathering information will help you take the right career step for you.

Career talks and events

Join experts for webinars, talks and events that cover sectors and skills to help you progress your career.

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Making connections

Expand your network through Royal Society of Chemistry events, and with online tools such as LinkedIn.

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Employment and skills information

Find out about the skills, roles and working conditions of your sector to help you make practical career choices.

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Webinar library

We record our monthly webinars so you have on demand access to the advice and inspiration available.

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Options with a vocational qualification

Resources, support and information to take your next step.

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Facing redundancy

Explore your options and take steps to manage the uncertainty that accompanies this career transition.

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