"In your early career, one of the main influences (and hopefully supporters that you'll have) is your PhD supervisor. This person guides and mentors you through your research journey, helping you refine a research topic, develop methodologies and stay on track towards completing your thesis. They'll hopefully provide feedback on research progress, writing and presentations, while also supporting your professional development. Ultimately, they can act as both an advisor and a collaborator to help you grow into an independent researcher."
"But sometimes even the best-laid plans don't work out, and it can feel like your entire career has come to a halt. And that's what we're going to hear about today, how some scientists have dealt with projects that don't work out, political changes, financial crises and leadership changes that have all influenced their career paths. And we'll also hear from a careers coach on how people can deal with career plans going awry."
Early- and mid-career researchers face an evolving scientific landscape where project failures, political shifts, funding crises, and leadership changes can abruptly alter career trajectories. PhD supervisors play a central role by guiding research topics, methods, progress, writing, presentations and professional development, and can serve as advisors and collaborators fostering independence. Some researchers follow effective mentors across positions, which can shape long-term careers. Career coaching offers strategies to cope when plans go awry, including reframing goals, identifying transferable skills, seeking new opportunities, and building resilience. Institutional and external support can mitigate the impact of unexpected setbacks.
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