Take advantage of the burgeoning sources of information available through the Internet. Keeping abreast of advances in any field these days requires constant updating. Understand your audience and the potential users of your research findings. Don'ts Do not let the writing up of research fall behind. Research is not complete until it is communicated, don't forget.
Public exposure is important.
Do not design projects that are not be done in a reasonable length of time. Although quality of publication is the first priority, frequency of publication also needs to be taken into account. But don't aim too low. Establish your own credibility as a researcher and research director first. Do not depend on what you did for your Ph.D. to carry you more than the first few years of your career.