Graduates
Young researchers: a big agency view
“Despite being just a small part of a large department, I do feel like my contribution is valued,” says trainee research executive Jessica Boize, discussing life as a big agency graduate.
The future, by those who'll make it
What does the future have in store for market research? Our graduates offer their view in part two of our careers round table.
A new generation speaks out
These are the research leaders of tomorrow: six graduates who have decided to pursue a career in MR. Brian Tarran hears first hand what it’s like taking those first steps in the industry.
From the magazine
Learning on the job
Teachers can’t tell you everything you need to know. James Verrinder asks researchers to share the things they had to discover for themselves.
A week in the life of a clientside researcher
Crunching data, meeting shoppers, briefing the board – and rubbing shoulders with pop singers? It’s all part of the job for Phil Tysoe, insight and analysis manager at Argos.
What it takes...
There are many career paths to explore in research. Four experts dicuss the routes they took – and the skills you will need – to get where they are.
Working at the speed of silicon
Good research requires man and machine to work in harmony. Tim Macer offers advice for getting the most out of technology.
Web exclusives
What's the Mandarin for 'work/life balance'?
John Wigglesworth and Wynne Cheng examine the culture of long-working hours in the North Asian research industry.
Facing up to the industry skills gap
A flooded job market doesn’t necessarily make life easy for research recruiters. Jessica Bower of Sundance London looks at what employers can do to make sure they find the right people and how candidates can show their best side.
How I ended up in research
Two research professionals on how they ended up doing what they do – one who made a decision to get a job in research, and one who started doing it quite by accident.
The quest for talent
Kadence International’s Indonesian office went to unusual lengths to source talent from neighbouring India. Managing director Vivek Thomas explains the difficulties faced in recruiting for research roles in emerging economies.