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Thursday, 18 March 2010

Web review: Access-ScienceJobs.co.uk


Ok, this really does do what it says on the tin. It's all about finding jobs in science...

On the most basic level you can search by your discipline. Sussex degrees this covers include Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Maths, Biomedical Science & Physics. Use the search jobs tab to combine these with experience. So you can look for graduate jobs, or in specific areas like consultancy, clinical research, laboratory, research, and more.

Once you've done your search you can register for email alerts based on your search criteria. So you can get automatic updates without having to keep going back to the site. There are RSS feeds too, if you prefer not to be emailed. Although you would have to use something like Yahoo Pipes to combine searches, as it can't do this from the results page

As you might expect from a jobs site, many of the vacancies posted are from recruitment agencies. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean that you have a lot of sifting to do. And you only get scant details about the company itself, not including its name.

However, there are some useful articles on the site too. Like how to use recruitment agancies effectively, interview tips and using social media to find a dream job in science.

Overall, it's a great starting point for getting your first job in science

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