Science Careers: The Art of Job-Hunting During a Down Economy

If you're a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow anxious about finding a tenure-track or research position at a college or university, you're not alone. The tough economy has tightened budgets at research institutions around the country, forcing many to freeze hiring or reduce their faculty size.

Brianna Blaser, outreach project director at Science Careers, said no matter the economy but especially in the current tough environment—successful job applicants know how to do two things well: standout among the other applicants and explore career options outside the large research universities.

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