Research Adjacent

Getting A Research-Adjacent Job (Episode 6)


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Getting a research-adjacent job (Episode 6) | Sarah shares some advice for finding and landing your next (or first) research-adjacent job

Short-term contracts and lack of promotion opportunities mean that research-adjacent professionals are often hunting from their next job. While Sarah can't guarantee you'll land that job, she does have some advice to help you improve your chances including:

  • Where to find research-adjacent jobs
  • How to boost your chances of being shortlisted
  • What to expect in interviews
  • What happens next - how to handle ghosting, feedback, and learning for next time
  • Two top tips for improving your chances of landing any job you want

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