Informational interviews can provide a wealth of information and insight if planned appropriately. ACS Career Consultant, Marciano Bagnoli, Quality Manager, Georgia-Pacific LLC, explains how to get the most out of these conversations
ACS Career Consultant Natalie LaFranzo addresses imposter syndrome, and what to do if you feel yourself falling victim to feelings of inadequacy that may accompany personal accomplishments
Just graduated, and you realize you want to work in a field different from your academic training? ACS Career Consultant Samina Azad shares some suggestions to help make this shift
Should you leave an interesting job for one that offers a large pay increase, but you find less interesting? ACS Career Consultant Andrea Alexander has some questions that will help you reach the right decision
You have been asked to lead a project that requires the assistance of people over whom you have no authority. Roy Simmons, Simmons Management Services, shares the keys to success in such situations
PPG’s Kristin Nuzzio, Group Leader, Formulation Sciences, advises a younger manager how to address a situation in which her direct reports are largely more experienced, and may doubt her ability to manage them.
Joe Martino, an ACS Career Consultant, focuses on mentors. He explains how they can help advance your career, and what to consider as you evaluate potential mentors
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Natalie LaFranzo, VP, Market Development, Cofactor Genomics, explains that your success in the workplace is directly tied to being an effective advocate for yourself
Todd Alam, Sandia National Labs, addresses an issue some late-career chemists and chemical engineers confront: Advancing in the face of hitting the salary cap for one’s position
Jamie Schwarzbach, Brand Manager, Oncology, Natera, shares her story about how enrolling in a business minor while pursuing a graduate degree in chemistry led to some unpredicted career opportunities