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ACS Career Services Publications
The ACS Department of Career Services has a number of publications that can help you cope with sudden workplace changes or guide you in your current job. (Many documents are available in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download it for free.)

American Chemical Society Short Courses cover virtually every area of importance to chemical scientists and technicians, including chromatography; spectroscopy; quality; computers in chemistry; environmental chemistry; organic, polymer, and physical chemistry; biological and pharmaceutical chemistry; and management/business.

ACS Short Courses are taught by top-notch authorities in their fields. These instructors are experienced professionals who have been selected for their technical expertise, their contributions to the advancement of their subject areas, and their ability to effectively relate these important subjects and advances to you. (Adobe Acrobat required. Download it for free here.)


Careers in Chemistry

Everyday Chemistry: Real People, Real Lives
"All the projects we work on are so interesting and relevant. However, many of them are long term and we often do not see final results for some time. This can be frustrating, but such is the nature of research. We do have many short-term projects mixed in-to help appease our curiosity.


Archive:
David Creelman - HR.com
Elmer Eusman - The Library of Congress
Warren Hull - New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center
Dionne B. Jackson - Kennedy Space Center
Patrick E. McGovern - University of Pennsylvania
Gerry Montgomery - Photosound Communications, Inc.
Robert L. Wolke - Nationally Syndicated Food Columnist
Catherine Woytowicz - The American Chemical Society

Chemical Careers in Brief
Funded by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, this series presents a view of various career areas within the chemical sciences. Each two- or four-page brief contains interviews with chemists working in different areas and includes information on educational requirements, employment outlook, salaries, and the skills needed to pursue a career goal in each area.


Meetings and Events Calendar

Meeting Locator
Details about meetings, workshops, short courses, and symposia of interest to practitioners of the chemical-related sciences.

Career Services Workshops
ACS Career Services offers programs designed to enhance the career development of chemists at national and regional ACS meetings and at universities and other institutions throughout the country.


Researching Companies
Researching companies is important in deciding which ones to target and is a must prior to an interview. Here are some resources to get you started.

EDGAR Online
Database of reports filed by public companies as required by the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Hoovers.com
Capsule profiles of more than 13,500 companies, public and private, domestic and international, free of charge.

Vault.com
Company research, industry and workplace news, newsletters, and more.


Additional Resources

MdBioJobs
Find current job openings in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC bioscience companies, including scientific, administrative and management positions.


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