Ali Landman
Deputy Editor at The Lancet OncologyWhere you begin doesn’t have to be where you end up, and there can be lots of stops and changes along the way!
Where you begin doesn’t have to be where you end up, and there can be lots of stops and changes along the way!
That there’s no need to worry about knowing too little or not having enough experience – there will always be more to learn and if you’re passionate, committed and hard-working.
My main piece of advice would simply be to get that first job, and not worry too much about whether it’s your dream job or not.
People ask me how they can prepare for an editorial career at our journals. I always suggest that researchers get involved in the submission and peer review of their own papers.