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Want a new job in science? Six charts to help you land it

More than 1,100 research leaders from 77 countries told Nature about where and how they recruit scientists — and who makes the cut.
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  1. Linda Nordling

    1. Linda Nordling is a freelance journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa.

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In June and July, for the first time, Nature surveyed laboratory leaders across academia and other sectors about the highs and lows of hiring in science. These hiring managers answered questions about how and where they recruit, and what they look for in a cover letter. They also shared favourite interview questions, and described how they pick between candidates with similar qualifications, skills and experiences.

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Nature 634, 737-740 (2024)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-03343-z

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