How to Start Your STEM Career

Build a successful career in science, technology, engineering, and math, otherwise known as STEM.

Introduction

• Why your career is important and why it's down to you

1. STEM Career Fundamentals

• Types of STEM careers
• What are t-shaped skills and how do I build them?
• How to TEE yourself up
• Thinking two jobs ahead

2. What Are Your Objectives?

• What's most important to me?
• Money and happiness
• Boundary conditions: What I don't like or want
• Who am I?
• My STEM skills and competencies
• So what am I looking for?

3. Preparing and Searching for STEM Jobs

• Using STEM competency frameworks
• My CV and what's important
• How to network with other STEM professionals
• How to find STEM jobs
• How to deconstruct STEM job advertisements
• Essential research on STEM organizations

4. Successfully Applying for STEM Jobs

• How to write great resumes, CVs, cover letters, and applications
• How to prepare for STEM interviews
• How to be interviewed
• How you can interview the organization
• How to negotiate a job offer (or not)
• How to prepare for onboarding, support, and joining

Conclusion

• Nobody else will manage your STEM career