Career toolkit
A suite of interactive tools at your fingertips to help you plan with confidence. Get feedback on your CV, prepare for an interview and more.
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.
What our toolkit includes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact our careers team
We're here to help. Get in touch with any questions about your chemistry career or the support we can provide.
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From teachers and lecturers inspiring the next generation, to researchers in academia and industry whose discoveries and innovations are shaping the future – we represent and support a vibrant and diverse community of more than 50,000 people. When you join us, you become part of that community. We will connect you with chemical scientists from all over the world, give you the tools and resources you need to shape your career path, and help you stay at the forefront of your profession.
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