We’re here to help you make confident, informed career decisions and succeed in your professional role and career.
Now is the ideal time to start thinking about your career – whether you need help with recognising your strengths and skills or identifying areas you’d like to improve and develop, the Royal Society of Chemistry has advice, guidance and information available to support your professional development.
We also provide advice on:
- understanding how your interests and skills fit with the labour market
- discovering the opportunities within your existing job
- navigating career changes or times of uncertainty
Explore our career support. If you are not a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry,join now.
Career consultations
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*.
Who is it for?
Chemical scientists seeking experienced, practical career advice to inform decisions.
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (AMRSC,MRSC,FRSC)
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry professionally registered affiliate (RSci/RSciTech)
✓ Any member and dependents referred via theChemists’ Community Fund
Get started with your consultation
Mentoring programme
Become a mentor and help a member improve their transferable skills, or become a mentee and achieve clarity around career goals.
Who is it for?
Chemical scientists seeking to develop their network and career goals through a mentoring partnership with another member. Mentor training is available.
Mentees:
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership - final year Affiliate undergraduate, Affiliate (RSci/RSciTech), AMRSC, MRSC,FRSC
Mentors:
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership - MRSC, FRSC
Career toolkit
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.
Who is it for?
Chemical scientists, especially those at the undergraduate level or those seeking work. You will also require:
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
Career talks and events
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.
Who is it for?
Chemical scientists although especially useful for early career professionals.
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
What chemists earn
The Pay and Reward Report delivers information on salaries, pensions, benefits, job security, skills and employees' needs within the chemical sciences.
Who is it for?
Chemical scientists seeking to make informed decisions about their careers.
Payment of £250 is required unless you are an RSC member.
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
Career decisions
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.
Who is it for?
Chemical scientists approaching career transitions including recently qualified, moving into management, facing redundancy and options for retirement.
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
Job seeking
We can help you discover your next role – and equip you with the confidence and skills to prepare for your application. Using our advice, make your CV stand out and ensure a strong interview.
Who is it for?
Anyone looking for their next role.
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
Member Stories
Wondering what to do with your chemistry degree, or taking your career in a new direction? We have case studies showcasing the career pathways and journeys of other chemical scientists to help you plan your career.
Who is it for?
Everyone especially chemical scientists looking to take the next step in their career whether that’s a role or some professional development.
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
The careers team give me advice on how to keep moving forward. They've been immensely supportive and so easy to speak to.
Careers support
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- +44 (0) 1223 432342
- Email:
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