You’ve obtained your degree; now it’s time to unleash your potential in the vast expanse of the life sciences sector. Branching Out is a vital companion on your journey beyond the halls of academia.
Your potential futures
- Charity worker
- Civil service worker
- Health and safety officer
- Medical writer, technical writer, or journalist
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Biotech start up
- Consultancy companies
- Medical doctor
- Statistician or clinical data manager
- Tenure-Track Professor
Strategies for career transition
- Navigating the path less travelled
- Advice for all
- Strategies for career transition
- How to shift careers
- The job interview
- Surviving your current role
- Building your career toolkit
Kindle eBook
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Paperback
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Hardcover
Durable and professional
An array of resources
Dr Makaroff, with extensive experience in academia, medical research, and global health charities, provides invaluable insights into various career paths in the life sciences.
Personalised Career Mapping
Navigate through detailed explorations of life science careers tailored to your passions and quiz-driven interests.
Real-World Insights
Engage with the day-to-day realities, challenges, and victories in roles that span the spectrum from research to corporate
Practical Tools for Transition
Arm yourself with template cover letters, sharpen your interview skills, and discover training courses that bridge the gap between academia and industry.
In today’s world, characterised by constant changes in careers, this book serves as a guide to navigate through these transitions. It emphasises understanding personal strengths, values, overcoming confidence issues, building support networks, and exploring future possibilities. This book fuels growth and success in one’s career journey.
The book addresses the crucial skill of crafting a standout cover letter and CV, with specific advice compiled for each career path.
Dr Makaroff’s book is a vital toolkit for anyone at a career crossroads, providing insights into occupational identities and decision-making. Branching Out approach encourages expansive and imaginative thinking, paving the way for rapid professional growth. Dr Makaroff also delves into the importance of identity, purpose, and coping mechanisms in overcoming uncertainty.
Branching Out is a career guide and a manifesto for living a fulfilled, successful life in the modern, ever-changing landscape of the life sciences sector and beyond.
“A treasure trove of insights; essential reading for graduates aiming to excel beyond academia”
Robyn Kat
