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Category Archives: Career Advice
Alternative Careers in Science
As a student of science, you have many career opportunities beyond working in the ivory tower which you may not have even considered. Learn about alternative careers in science in this post by Sheeva Azma and Nidhi Parekh.
Don’t Pan(dem)ic!
Uncertainty is one of the most stressful parts of the pandemic. Learn about how to manage stress and achieve balance in the pandemic in this post by Kelly Tabbutt of Fancy Comma, LLC.
How Can Transferable Skills Help You in a Career Change?
Knowing about “soft” and “hard” skills can improve your ability to get a job across various sectors. Kelly Tabbutt of Fancy Comma, LLC talks about soft and hard skills and how to self-inventory them both to help you in a new career venture.
How to Communicate Effectively as A Scientist on Social Media
Learn about how to communicate science effectively on social media sites such as Twitter in this article by Fancy Comma, LLC’s Sheeva Azma, a scientist and science writer.
Coronavirus, Travel, and Entrepreneurship: How to Make the Most of Lockdown Wanderlust?
In this post, Nidhi Parekh of The Shared Microscope discusses entrepreneurship and travel in COVID-19, and how working from home can set you up for remote work at your favorite vacation destinations once the pandemic is over.
5 Ways to Boost Productivity as a Freelancer
In this post, Nidhi Parekh from The Shared Microscope discusses simple ways freelancers can boost their productivity to get the most out of their workday.
How to Navigate COVID-19 as a Freelancer
In this post, we offer our best advice for freelancers, and other small business owners, regarding how to adapt business strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Pitch Articles (and Get Published)
Read our quick primer on “pitching” story ideas to the media. Our post will help you write the most effective pitches to get your articles published.
Everything You Need to Know About Technical Writing
Learn everything you need to know about technical writing in this post. The professional writers at Fancy Comma, LLC can help you tackle your next technical writing project.