On 2 July, six Royal Society of Chemistry members at the University of Nottingham’s School of Chemistry organised “Chemistry Careers – What’s Next?”. The event showcased the diversity of careers available with a chemistry-related background and attracted over 100 students and research staff.
Speakers and organisers at 'Chemistry Careers - what's next?'
There were speakers from professions including R&D, patent law, publishing, consultancy, teaching, business and marketing. A recruitment consultant described the current job market and plenty of advice was available on how to best find and apply for jobs. A networking session gave delegates the opportunity to talk to all speakers in an informal and relaxed environment.
I gave an overview of my career pathway to date, highlighting roles within the Royal Society of Chemistry graduate scheme, my experience working as an editor and my current role as campaigns manager within marketing.
Commenting of the event, Amy Goddard, Chair of the PhD Forum, said: “The event was a huge success and I have no doubt it will be repeated in future years.”
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