Career progression

How do you ‘get up the ladder’?
Career progression can be very fast. Graduates would expect to be a Research Executive for 18 months, then a Senior Research Executive. Promotion is through merit – many candidates manage accounts and teams by age 30. Progression through the MRS membership grades also matches experience with graduates starting as Associate Members (AMRS).

MRS qualifications are a key part of career progression, with a widely-recognised development path. There are three levels of qualification plus accredited Masters degrees:

Although qualifications can be taken independently, MRS also accredits some in-company training schemes. Graduates participating in these MRS Professional Development Schemes progress through various MRS qualifications and, usually after three years, are eligible to become MRS Full Members (MMRS).

Want to find out more?

If you have a query about a career in the industry visit:

the Careers Q&A facility at www.research-live.com.

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'Employers are most interested in enthusiastic, intelligent candidateds who like a challange; they will thrive on their own curiosity and will be able to see things from several different angles.'
Carol Curran, MRS

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