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If you are not a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, <a href="/membership-and-community/join/">join now</a>.</h3> <div class="category-cards"> <div class="row edge2edge-lg"> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <div class="category-card-2"> <h3><a href="/careers/career-consultations/"><strong>Career consultations</strong></a></h3> <p>Discuss your situation in confidence with a career and professional development adviser. The sessions are one-to-one and tailored to you, with 82% of members saying they had their aims met or exceeded after a consultation*.</p> <h4>Who is it for?</h4> <p>Chemical scientists seeking experienced, practical career advice to inform decisions. </p> <p><strong>✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (<a href="/membership-and-community/join/associate-member/">AMRSC</a>, <a href="/membership-and-community/join/member/">MRSC</a>, <a href="/membership-and-community/join/fellow/">FRSC</a>)</strong></p> <p><strong>✓ Royal Society of Chemistry professionally registered affiliate (RSci/RSciTech)</strong></p> <p><strong>✓ Any member and dependents referred via the <a href="/membership-and-community/chemists-community-fund/">Chemists’ Community Fund</a><br></strong></p> <p><br><a class="btn bg-dk-blue" href="/careers/career-consultations/">Get started with your consultation</a></p> <div style="color: #737373; font-family: museo_slab500; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20pt; width: 100%;">*Results from the 2021 post-consultation survey sent to all members who attended a consultation.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <div class="category-card-2"> <h3><a href="/careers/cpd/mentoring/"><strong>Mentoring programme</strong></a></h3> <p>Become a mentor and help a member improve their transferable skills, or become a mentee and achieve clarity around career goals.</p> <h4>Who is it for?</h4> <p>Chemical scientists seeking to develop their network and career goals through a mentoring partnership with another member. Mentor training is available. </p> <p><strong>Mentees:</strong></p> <p><strong>✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership - final year Affiliate undergraduate, Affiliate (RSci/RSciTech), AMRSC, <a href="/membership-and-community/join/member/">MRSC</a>, <a href="/membership-and-community/join/fellow/">FRSC</a><br><br></strong></p> <p><strong>Mentors:</strong></p> <p><strong>✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership - MRSC, FRSC</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a class="btn bg-dk-blue" href="/careers/cpd/mentoring/">Join the programme</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="block a2maintextblock "> <div class="content-block hashtaglink"> <div class="rsc-ui"> <div class="category-cards"> <div class="row edge2edge-lg"> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <div class="category-card-3"> <h3><a href="/careers/career-toolkit/"><strong>Career toolkit</strong></a></h3> <p>Our Career Toolkit is an easy-to-use resource. Utilise it to build and improve your professional profile and interview technique, as well as assess your strengths.</p> <h4>Who is it for?</h4> <p>Chemical scientists, especially those at the undergraduate level or those seeking work. You will also require:</p> <p><strong>✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category</strong><strong>)</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a class="btn bg-dk-blue" href="/careers/career-toolkit/">Unpack your toolkit</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="category-cards"> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <div class="category-card-4"> <h3><a href="/careers/career-talks-events/"><strong>Career talks and events</strong></a></h3> <p>Join our monthly online career talks to get insights and advice from experts on different career choices, how to stand out and transferable skills. Or see us at scientific conferences and events.</p> <h4>Who is it for?</h4> <p>Chemical scientists although especially useful for early career professionals.</p> <p><strong>✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a class="btn bg-dk-blue" href="/careers/career-talks-events/">Browse and register</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="block a2maintextblock "> <div class="content-block hashtaglink"> <div class="rsc-ui"> <div class="category-cards"> <div class="row edge2edge-lg"> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <div class="category-card-2"> <h3><a href="/careers/whatchemistsearn/"><strong>What chemists earn</strong></a></h3> <p>The Pay and Reward Report delivers information on salaries, pensions, benefits, job security, skills and employees' needs within the chemical sciences.</p> <h4>Who is it for?</h4> <p>Chemical scientists seeking to make informed decisions about their careers.</p> <p>Payment of £250 is required unless you are an RSC member.</p> <p><strong>✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a class="btn bg-dk-blue" href="https://www.chemistryworld.com/members/pay-and-reward">Read the report</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <div class="category-card-2"> <h3><a href="/careers/career-decisions/"><strong>Career decisions</strong></a></h3> <p>Practical tips, useful links and relevant information to help you with career transitions, be more effective in your chosen field and explore new directions with your career.</p> <h4>Who is it for?</h4> <p>Chemical scientists approaching career transitions including recently qualified, moving into management, facing redundancy and options for retirement.</p> <p><strong>✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a class="btn bg-dk-blue" href="/careers/career-decisions/">Explore your options</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="block a2maintextblock "> <div class="content-block hashtaglink"> <div class="rsc-ui"> <div class="category-cards"> <div class="row edge2edge-lg"> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <div class="category-card-2"> <h3><a href="/careers/job-seeking/"><strong>Job seeking</strong></a></h3> <p>We can help you discover your next role – and equip you with the confidence and skills to prepare for your application. 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