Certainly! When offered a job following interview is the time to do it. Much harder to do once in post.

The post probably is advertised with a band of salaries. They are unlikely to go beyond this. Explain what you bring above the ‘basic’ bottom rung – skills, experience level etc.

Job descriptions are written for angelic beings who don’t exist! Women, in general, worry more about this than men. My rule of thumb is if you have 60% you should definely investigate more. You are doing a pre-application phone call, aren’t you?

No! If you are waiting for others to ‘notice’ your hard work, you might be there sometime.

Look at the criteria, get advice and talk to people. If people know you want it, they can help!

Always. You are in the driving seat of your career. No-one else is going to prioritise it.

So whether it’s leaving a postdoc contract for a bigger, better academic role or moving into another sector, the best time to move is when that amazing opportunity presents itself!