Working in Industry
Industry is the main source of employment for chemists. 听This section focuses on determining the goodness of fit between a job seeker and industry, finding a job, and then making a successful application. 听It includes attention to both traditional laboratory positions and other positions outside the lab where chemists can and have made a contribution to industry.
Trends in Industrial Employment
A search for a job in industry should begin with an analysis of current and projected trends in employment in that sector, so the job seeker can target areas of projected higher demand.
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What Do Chemists in Industry Do?
Although many chemists work in traditional laboratory positions, industry offers a variety of other ways that chemists can contribute.
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Industrial Resume and Resume Portfolio
Once you've identified the kind of position you want, the resume is the document that will help you get the interview.
- The Purpose of a Resume
- The Components of a Resume Portfolio
- The Cover Letter
- The Structure of an Effective Resume
- Example of an Industrial Resume
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