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Training: Workshops that work

Seminars on career alternatives and soft skills can provide crucial tips for advancement. But some workshops are more helpful than others.

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Gura, T. Training: Workshops that work. Nature 488, 419–420 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nj7411-419a

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