Career Information for Chemists

• Science Reference Reserve Z5525 .U5 A6 1999
  Directory of Graduate Research. / American Chemical Society. Committee on Professional Training. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society, 1999. (Also available on the Web.)

• Science Reference QD47 .C48 1996/1997
  Chemical Sciences Graduate School Finder. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society, 1991- .

• ACS Committee on Professional Training (CPT) and their Publications
• UniGuide Guide to U.S. Universities

• WWW Chemistry Sites at Academic Institutions (international)

• Links for Chemists - International University Chemistry Departments

• Chemdex (international)

• Science Reference QD40 .C4317 1996
  Chemical Research Faculties: An International Directory. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society, 1996. (non-U.S.)

• Resume Writing
  • Tips on Resume Preparation (238K .pdf file) (excellent, with sample resumes)

  • Science Q148 .L47 1993
    Lewis, Adele Beatrice. Best Resumes for Scientists and Engineers, 2nd ed. New York: Wiley, 1993.

  • Science Q147 .R47 2000 (2 copies)
    Resumes for Scientific and Technical Careers, 2nd ed. Lincolnwood, Ill.: VGM Career Horizons, 2000.

  • Science TA157 .W318 1995 (2 copies)
    Walter, Alfred. Title Winning Resumes for Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians Kirkland, WA: C.E. Publications, 1995.

  • Science / Science Reference Q147 .R45 1997
    Resumes for Science Careers. Lincolnwood, Ill.: VGM Career Horizons, 1997.
  • Videotape E6066
    Developing the Right Picture: Resume Preparation.

• Chemical Jobs
  • American Chemical Society's ChemJobs and Job Spectrum
  • ChemJobs.net
  • ChemistryJobs.com
  • Chemistry & Industry Jobs
  • Chemploy

• Career Books and Videos at The University of Akron
  • Science QD39.5 .C235 1994
    Career as a Chemist: Jobs Nationwide in Industry, Government, Teaching. Chicago, Ill.: Institute for Research, 1994.

  • Science QD39.5 .R688 1999 (2 copies)
    Rowh, Mark. Great Jobs for Chemistry Majors. Lincolnwood, Ill.: VGM Career Horizons, 1999.

  • Science QD39.5 .C24 1995
    Rodmann, Dorothy. Career Transitions for Chemists. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society, 1995.

  • Bierce Reference HF5382.5.U5 J595 43rd 2000
    Job Choices ... in Science, Engineering, & Technology. Bethlehem, PA: National Association of Colleges and Employers, 1998-.

  • Science Q183.3.A1 U484 1997
    Science Careers : Future Trends and Current Realities: Undergraduate and Precollege Programs Directors Meeting, September 15-17, 1997. Chevy Chase, MD: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Office of Grants and Special Programs, 1998.

  • Science Q147 .E27 1996
    Easton, Thomas A. Careers in Science. Lincolnwood, Ill., USA: VGM Career Horizons, 1996.

  • Bierce Q147 .K73 1999
    Kreeger, Karen Young. Guide to Nontraditional Careers in Science. Philadelphia, PA: Taylor & Francis, 1999.

  • Science Q149.U5 A484 1998
    Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower. Edited by Cynthia Robbins-Roth. San Diego: Academic Press, 1998.

  • Science QD39.5 O95 1997
    Careers for Chemists: A World Outside the Lab.

  • Videotape E6067
    Career Transitions: Catalyst for Change.

  • Videotape E6068
    Formula for Success: Turning Job Leads into Gold.

  • Videotape E6486
    The Essence of a Winning Interview.

  • Videotape E6065
    Your Career in Chemistry: Measuring your Skills, Weighing your Options.

  • For additional titles, search ZipLINK by subject for Chemistry -- Vocational guidance or Science -- Vocational guidance.

• Career Links
  • University of Akron Placement Services
  • ACS Career Services and their Publications (including Salary and Employment Surveys)
  • Build Your Career (American Chemical Society)
  • Careerbuilder

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