The Women in STEM Network is a global professional community created by women in STEM, for women in STEM.
We exist to support connection, career progression, visibility, and leadership across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our members span academia, industry, education, policy, entrepreneurship, and every stage of the STEM career lifecycle.
Inside the network, members connect with peers, access mentoring opportunities, share expertise, and take part in a growing programme of events, resources, and community initiatives.
Build a strong, relevant application for the type of STEM role you are targeting.
Create a clear, evidence-led CV tailored to STEM roles.
Open resourceStructure publications, teaching, grants, research and academic achievements.
Open resourceTranslate your experience into commercial, technical and business impact.
Open resourcePresent education, projects, placements and transferable skills effectively.
Open resourceShow strategic leadership, scale, influence and measurable organisational impact.
Open resourceWrite a focused letter that connects your experience to the role.
Open resourceRespond directly to essential criteria using relevant evidence.
Open resourceCreate a concise statement that explains your direction, strengths and value.
Open resourceStrengthen your online presence so recruiters and employers can understand your expertise quickly.
Review every section of your profile for clarity, evidence and keywords.
Open resourceCreate a specific headline that communicates your role, expertise and direction.
Open resourceWrite a credible, human summary focused on outcomes and expertise.
Open resourceCreate a polished biography for websites, applications and introductions.
Open resourceAlign your CV, LinkedIn profile and professional message consistently.
Open resourceOrganise your search, tailor applications properly and keep track of every opportunity.
Track roles, deadlines, contacts, progress and follow-up actions.
Open resourceSet weekly targets for searching, networking, applications and follow-up.
Open resourceCheck that each application is complete, relevant and properly tailored.
Open resourceBuild strong examples for competency-based applications and interviews.
Open resourceCreate a reusable evidence bank covering common workplace competencies.
Open resourceRecord measurable results, responsibilities and positive feedback.
Open resourcePrepare suitable referees, contact details and supporting information.
Open resourcePrepare your examples, questions and delivery before the interview stage.
Research the role, prepare evidence and organise your final interview plan.
Open resourcePrepare thoughtful responses to frequently asked interview questions.
Open resourcePlan how to demonstrate technical knowledge, reasoning and problem-solving.
Open resourceStructure a clear, persuasive presentation for an interview panel.
Open resourcePrepare for group tasks, exercises, case studies and observed activities.
Open resourceChoose useful questions that help you assess the role and organisation.
Open resourceEvaluate offers carefully and prepare for professional salary discussions.
Prepare evidence, priorities, alternatives and your negotiation approach.
Open resourceCompare salary, flexibility, progression, culture and overall value.
Open resourceAssess an offer against your practical needs and longer-term goals.
Open resourceTranslate your experience clearly when moving between sectors or changing direction.
Reframe academic experience for commercial and industry-based roles.
Open resourcePresent industry experience for research, teaching and academic positions.
Open resourceClarify your direction, gaps, constraints and practical transition steps.
Open resourceIdentify skills that carry across roles, sectors and working environments.
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