The current job market can make even the most qualified candidates find their carefully planned career paths disrupted by unexpected variables. For scientists and technical professionals, the job search can feel less like a linear process and more like an experiment that refuses to behave as expected.
Join Patricia Simpson of the School of Chemical Sciences at the University of Illinois as she diagnoses setbacks in the job search the way you would troubleshoot an unexpected reaction by identifying new variables, adjusting conditions, and intentionally refining your approach. Register now to discover tips for refining your application materials, expanding your search into adjacent roles, leveraging your technical strengths, and building momentum even when conditions feel unpredictable. Whether you’re early in your career or facing an unexpected detour, this webinar will equip you with tools to regain momentum and move toward your next opportunity with confidence.
This ACS Webinar is moderated by Annabelle Lolinco of AAAS Science and Tech Policy Fellowships and co-produced with the ACS Division of Professional Relations.
What You Will Learn
- How to strengthen your application materials so they communicate your value clearly and stand out to the recruiting team in competitive conditions
- How to broaden your search into adjacent or related roles while also expanding where and how you look to uncover pathways you may not have considered
- How to leverage your technical strengths effectively, translating them into language and stories that resonate with employers
Additional Resources
- The ACS Career Navigator™ - Online guide to explore the career paths you aspire to and provides resources to help you function effectively in each role.
- Careers & the Chemical Sciences - Wondering what to do with your chemistry degree, or taking your career in a new direction? Explore over 40 fields. Learn what chemists do in different job sectors and areas.
- ACS Divisions - Find and connect with other chemists in your area of interest.
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This ACS Webinar gave me an understanding of what I lack in my cover letter/resume, urging me to modify them further to appeal to the hiring agency.
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