RSC Career Consultations
Book a 45‑minute, one‑to‑one career consultation with a qualified Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Careers and Professional Development Adviser. Sessions are tailored to your career stage and circumstances.
Available most weekday mornings, with limited evening appointments. Early booking is recommended, as slots fill quickly.
What we can help with
Your consultation can cover a wide range of career‑related topics, including:
- Reviewing your career to date and managing your next steps
- Planning amid change or uncertainty
- Support if you’re facing redundancy, unemployment, or preparing for retirement
- Advice on changing career direction or taking a planned career break
- Job‑search strategies, including CV writing and interview preparation
- Networking advice, including how to maximise LinkedIn and RSC membership
- Guidance on professional registration and applying for FRSC
You can find out more about the topics covered in career consultations here: https://www.rsc.org/funding-and-support/careers/career-support/career-consultations
Check your eligibility
To book a career consultation, you must be a current RSC member in one of the following categories:
- Professionally registered Affiliate (RSci/RSciTech): one consultation
- Associate member (AMRSC): one consultation
- Member (MRSC): unlimited consultations
- Fellow (FRSC): unlimited consultations
- Any member or dependant referred via the Chemists’ Community Fund* https://www.rsc.org/funding-and-support/chemists-community-fund
How to book
If you are eligible to book a career consultation, please select the Book now button which will direct you to the membership area, where you can follow the instructions and choose from the timeslots that are available.
Additional information
- Not sure which membership category you’re in or what support is available? Contact the Career Development team or visit: https://www.rsc.org/funding-and-support/careers/career-support
- If you’re currently an undergraduate, we recommend using your university careers service and the online tools available through the membership area.
- If you have any questions about career consultations, please contact the Careers team using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
*The RSC Chemists’ Community Fund provides wellbeing and financial support to RSC members and their families: https://www.rsc.org/funding-and-support/chemists-community-fund