2008 university application figures showed an increase in interest in many science subjects according to the latest edition (Nov 2008) of the publication What Do Graduates Do?  Apparently it seems that six months after graduation, the highest employment rate among scientists was for sports science graduates.

If you’ve just graduated with a degree or postgraduate qualification in science then you may well have already explored the vast range of jobs that are available in the sector. The latest New Scientist Graduate Special – Destination Where? includes a look at the UK’s top science hotspots as well as advice on writing your CV. On the topic of CVs, The physicist’s guide to writing your CV was one of a series of little booklets we received from the Institute of Physics. It’s one of a set of guides that are unique as they have been written to take into account the skills and abilities that someone with a physics training or background has. Other titles in the series include The physicist’s guide to assessment centres and The physicist’s guide to choosing a PhD.  We’ve also had some of the handbooks for the 2009 round of recruitment for Clinical Scientists Opportunities in the NHS.

An interesting article in last Sunday’s Observer highlighted the fact that The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) has revealed that formal applications for science teaching posts have reached its highest level for 13 years. Given the current financial crisis the rise is expected to continue next year as many of these applicants are coming from the City. Salaries start at around £24,000 for science teachers.Disillusioned bankers quit the City for the rewards of teaching science.