Planning your next step in the chemical sciences? It can be tricky to know where to start. The Royal Society of Chemistry is passionate about enabling you to make assured decisions about your future – which is where our Career Toolkit comes in.
Available for RSC members to access online today, the Career Toolkit offers a range of interactive tools designed to help you plan every step of your career with confidence. You can explore a wide range of resources to inform your career decision process, from assessing your personal career preferences to updating and reviewing your CV, and even preparing for interviews.
Whether you’ve already got your next move in mind, or you’ve never thought about a plan before, our online toolkit has the support you need.
Key tools available:
Interview simulator
Access the top 101 interview questions with our online simulator, where you can perform a mock interview in both written and video format. This tool is also useful for interviewers who are looking to ask better questions.
Who is it for?
Anyone wanting to practise their interview technique, including undergraduates, recent graduates, and job seekers
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
CV builder
Where do you start with writing your CV, especially when you're out of practice? This tool allows you to build a great version easily. Packed with employers’ advice and different templates for personalisation, you can even export your CV as a Word document.
Who is it for?
Anyone without a CV working in the industry, especially useful for undergraduates, recent graduates, and job seekers
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
Career assessments
These assessments help you understand your own personal motivations and values, with each taking only 10 to 15 minutes to complete. At the end, you can access your personal report, with practical, tailored, recommendations that apply to the workplace.
Who is it for?
Anyone seeking to find a career that will align with their motivations
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
CV 360
This handy tool scores your CV against more than 50 checks, getting detailed feedback and significantly boosting your chances of landing an interview.
Who is it for?
Anyone working outside academia seeking to improve their CV
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
Aptitude tests
Aptitude tests have a right or wrong answer, so practising them can make a big difference to your chances of being hired. Use this resource to prepare and familiarise yourself with the format.
Who is it for?
Especially useful to undergraduates and recent graduates, as well as those seeking employment or a change of career
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
Elevator pitch builder
An elevator pitch is an introductory summary of you and your goals. It’s useful for potential contacts or at the start of a job interview to answer the classic “tell me about yourself” question. Build your own outstanding pitch quickly and easily with the help of examples and useful advice.
Who is it for?
All professionals, especially those who may find networking challenging
✓ Royal Society of Chemistry membership (any category)
