Creating Your Job Search Plan

A successful job search should be a carefully planned campaign focused on finding just the right job – a good match for your values, skills, and career goals. If you’re making a career transition, review tips here.

To make sure you end up where you want to be, create the map for your job hunt by following these steps:

• Explore and understand the current job market and opportunities for chemists.
• Understand yourself: your values, skills, and motivators
• Identify opportunities by networking and researching specific employers.
• Apply for specific jobs with an outstanding resume and great interviewing skills.
• Negotiate the terms and accept a job offer..

Other Job Search Resources:

• ACS Career Series Video – Planning My Job Search Download this video! Get tips on creating a resume(.wmv file ~ [67 MB])
• Self Study Guide for Planning My Job Search
• Group Discussion Guide for Planning My Job Search
• Job Search Strategy Guidebook
• Job Search Strategies Webinar(.wmv file ~ [53 MB])