The Nature Careers podcast discusses the challenges of hiring within the scientific field, based on new survey results from over 1,000 respondents in both academia and industry. The 2024 survey, a collaboration between Nature Careers and Thinks Insights and Strategy, aimed to uncover the perspectives of scientists who hire. A key finding is the declining quality of candidates faced by academics, indicating potential gaps in skills and experiences among job applicants. The insights from these findings aim to help young scientists better navigate the recruitment process.
In our survey, we found that the observed quality of candidates applying for academic positions has noticeably declined, raising concerns among hiring scientists.
It became clear that scientists hiring scientists are looking for specific skills and experiences, yet many applicants are not meeting these expectations.
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