Free to all ACS Members 
Co-sponsored by the local Princeton ACS section, Wyeth Research, Firmenich, and FMC

Monday Afternoon : Jump-starting your Chemistry Career

2:00 - 5:00 ACS Workshop: Managing an Effective Job Search

This workshop explores successful job search strategies, resume preparation, networking, and interviewing. There are three modules (attend some, or all!):

• Targeting the job market: Learn about the latest trends and understand how to identify the best job for you. Develop networking skills and learn effective techniques for obtaining interviews.
• Resume Preparation: Discover the secrets of a winning resume. Focus on your skills and abilities and land that dream job. This sessions also covers CV's, cover letters and personal data formats for government jobs
• Interview skills: The key to an effective interview is your ability to demonstrate the match between your background and the positions requirements. We'll show you how to make a good impression.

2:00 - 5:00 Resume Review - a limited number of 15-20 minute appointments are available, sign up early! If  you receive an appointment, please arrive on time. If you can't attend please let us know so that we can give your slot to someone else.

2:00 - 5:00 Regional Employment Clearing House
 
 

5:00 - 6:30 ACS Workshop: Strategies for Career Transitions

In today's job market, chemical professionals need to explore possible career transitions. This workshop will cover the major components of job hunting, with an emphasis on the transition process and ways in which chemical professionals can identify possible job/career options. Topics covered will include employment trends, personal assessment, targeting the job markets (networking and resume preparation, and interviewing skills.

5:30 - 8:30 Local Industry Showcase and Job Fair

Chemistry related companies from throughout central New Jersey will describe the work they do, and the types openings they expect to have for chemistry professionals. Even if you are not currently search for new employment this will event provide a fascinating glimpse of the wealth of chemistry related industry in our area. If your company is interested in exhibiting at this event please contact Dr. Donna Bassolino-Klimas

6:30 - 7:30 ACS Workshop: Career Strategies, Critical Steps for Success

This session will begin to explore what you can do today to prepare yourself for the job market of tomorrow. These strategies can help you to get ahead without leaving your current employer.

6:30 - 7:30 Discussion Panel: Education or Academia as a Second Career

The decision, or requirement, to change employment provides an opportunity to re-think your career objectives. One option could be to use the scientific knowledge and experience you have obtained to help the next generation of chemists as an educator in a school or university. Three people who made this decision will briefly share their experiences, and answer your questions in this informal session.

7:30 - 8:30 Discussion Panel: Local Resources for Job Seekers

Representatives from local job clubs, recruiters, and the ACS will briefly describe the services and resources that are available to you, and answer your questions in this informal session.

8:00 - 8:30 Resume Review - a limited number of 15-20 minute appointments are available, sign up early! If you receive an appointment, please arrive on time. If you can't attend please let us know so that we can give your slot to someone else.

5:00 - 7:00  Regional Employment Clearing House
 
 

10:00 -12:00   Regional Employment Clearing House

10:00 - 4:30 Resume Review - a limited number of 15-20 minute appointments are available, sign up early! If you receive an appointment, please arrive on time. If you can't attend please let us know so that we can give your slot to someone else.
 
 

Program Co-Chair: Dr. Donna Bassolino-Klimas,ACS Trenton Local Section
Program Co-Chair: Fiona Case, ACS Princeton Local Section