Category: Job Search

Businesses in the Materials Science sector across the country are going to take some time to rebound in the wake of the COVID-19 shutdowns. This will surely delay or slow down the hiring of Materials Science professionals, thus delaying your ability to get interviews or firm start dates. Nevertheless, don’t stop...

Nearly everyone agrees that the best time to look for a job is when you are gainfully employed. It can be tricky, but here are a few hints.  1) Don’t share with co-workers or others at work.  Sharing the information that you might be looking at a job change will almost...

At some point, virtually every Materials Science professional finds themselves wondering if it’s time to seek greener professional pastures. Setting aside the justifiable trigger issues such as a toxic workplace or becoming aware that your employer is doing something illegal or unethical, here are a few good reasons you should consider...

From November to January, most of us have about a million distractions competing for our attention. Between the mashed potato-induced comas, wrapping gifts and ringing in the New Year, schedules tend to get messy.  But if you’ve decided the new year will be your time to find a better job, there’s...