EDUCATIONAL EVENT

Career development workshops at the 2007 SWRM will provide chemical professionals and students with information on various career development topics, provide valuable lessons on the workplace, and unique insight on the job market.

The following workshops will be provided, with tentative times listed below:

Targeting the Job Market
Time: 9:00 AM
This session will discuss employment trends and professional values (self-assessment), the process of networking, and the benefits of informational interviewing.

Résumé Preparation for Chemical Professionals
Time: 10:00 AM
Your résumé is a personal introduction  and leaves an impression.  Learn which personal data format is right for you "marketing plan," and how to construct a winning résumé.

Interviewing Skills for Chemical Professionals
Time: 11:00 AM
Many job seekers think their work ends once an interview is secured.  Think again! This session will examine the interview process, types of interviews, frequently asked questions, and how to evaluate an offer.

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An ACS career consultant will also be available to provide one-on-one résumé reviews and career assistance, from 1:00-5:00 PM.  Appointments are 30-minutes in duration. Please bring a copy of your résumé with you to your session.  Sign up will be available in the regional meeting registration area.

These services are available, free of charge, to ACS members, national and student affiliates.

The above events will all take place in the conference venue hotel.

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