Many of those pursuing science jobs will have been extremely unsurprised by the recent news that almost one in four British workers are actively seeking a career change, with job satisfaction among Brits hitting a two-year low.
But if you are one of them, are you doing the right things to accelerate your progress up the career ladder? Here are five of the best ways of ensuring exactly that.
1. Have a definite career plan
It's staggering to think of how many people seem to have merely 'slipped' into their present career with no definite plan. Of course, you don't have to be certain about everything if you want to get ahead, but it's nonetheless advisable to have constructive goals of both short term and long term nature and periodically review your progress against a predetermined timescale.
2. Build your network
The old saying that 'it's not what you know, it's who you know' has more than a semblance of truth. It's why, whether you are seeking science jobs of a clinical, FMCG, medical or completely different nature, you should keep attending all of the relevant industry events and refining your social media presence - for which you may be interested in perusing our guide to using LinkedIn.
3. Investigate variations on your existing career path
You may be qualified for a wider range of science jobs than you may think - or if you aren't, you may be only another course or contact away from an interesting new path. Be willing to relocate or accept a pay cut for a certain period of time if it offers better long-term prospects.
4. Keep a running file of achievements
If it can be done in a way that doesn't come across as overly pushy, it can be helpful to embed examples of your competence in your boss's mind. You may, for example, send them an email each week outlining everything extra you did during the last seven days over your basic responsibilities. Or why not forward them a note with every instance of positive feedback from a client, perhaps reminding them how thankful you are to have secured this client and how valuable they are for the organisation?
5. Demonstrate your leadership potential
Employers love to see workers who show confidence and initiative above the norm - in short, who demonstrate through their present role that they have the potential to take on greater responsibility in a more senior, management position. Great leaders consistently demonstrate that they can make decisions, accept the consequences of their actions and set a good example, all of which are likely to make you a strong candidate for future promotion within your present company.
In today's extremely competitive job market, every step that you can take to maximise your employability makes a difference. One other such step could be engaging a science recruitment agency to assist you in landing your rewarding next role in chemistry, molecular biology, immunology or another in-demand science field.
Simply contact Hyper Recruitment Solutions now for the most tailored help in working up the science career ladder.
