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STAT
The name 500 Women Scientists is a bit of a misnomer.
Since the grassroots organization launched its searchable database of women scientists in January 2018, more than 8,500 researchers across the globe have shared their information so that journalists, conference organizers, and teachers can tap into their expertise. From “manels” to meetings with an abundance of Michaels, the leaders of 500 Women Scientists say the need for their database is clear. And now, they have data to demonstrate its impact.
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Interesting Engineering
A career in chemical engineering can provide you with once in a lifetime experiences and striking benefits. Chemical engineers are in demand with a job growth rate of 8% between 2016 and 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
As a chemical engineer, you can also expect solid prospects for chemical engineering jobs in the years to come and high earnings potential.
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Scientific American
Today, black women are working in every industry imaginable and doing jobs that, just a generation or two ago, we could only dream of. Yet the number of those working at senior levels in STEM fields remains distressingly low. In March, the National Science Foundation reported that in 2016 alone, Black women earned more than 33,000 bachelor’s degrees in science and engineering and accounted for 24% of doctorates awarded in STEM. But that same report showed that in 2017, only 5% of managerial jobs in STEM were held by Black women. So, where are we?
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Fast Company
Online job applications have taken the focus off of the cover letter, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. Your cover letter is the opportunity to bring your resume to life with additional information. Overlook it and you’re missing a chance to stand out among the other candidates.
Cover letters are also important because they give the job searcher an opportunity to connect with the hiring manager, says Angela Aylward, resume expert and tutor with Varsity Tutors.
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CNN
Well, that didn't go quite as planned. Job interviews are nerve-wracking. And sometimes, despite being prepared and getting a good night's sleep, they just don't go well.
Here's the good news: It probably didn't go as bad as you think. Interviewers know the process can make your palms sweat and cause you to lose your train of thought.
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The Verge
In February, former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly announced his decision to run for the US Senate in Arizona — a move that he had been thinking about for the last couple of months. As the husband of former US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Arizona, Kelly is no stranger to politics. If elected, he will join a very small group of astronauts who have transitioned from an orbital office to one on Capitol Hill.
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Forbes
Jack Kelly writes: Whether you’re an experienced job seeker or just entering the market, it's helpful to focus on what’s needed to land an interview. It sounds so easy, but — at times — it's shockingly hard to get your foot in the door.
I’d like to offer you a crash course in getting an interview. You need to treat your job search with respect (as if it's another job), assess your strengths and weaknesses, search out the jobs that are right for you and then go after it with everything you have.
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