Career Management for Chemists

Building a successful career in the sciences depends on more than good technical knowledge and research skills. Communication and interpersonal skills, as well as personal traits, are often decisive factors in the level of advancement and satisfaction that can be achieved. But where do scientists, from new graduates to mid-career professionals, go for insights and advice on how to plan, manage or reengineer their careers? Now John Fetzera (TM)s "Career Management for Chemists" provides ample, common-sense guidance on the key topics such as: ResumA(c)s and CVs, Staying Driven and Current, Personal Skills and Traits Networking, Teamwork and Leadership, Speaking and Listening Writing Research Papers, Mentoring, Behavior and Rewards Evolved and expanded from Fetzera (TM)s popular column "Building Professional Careers in Chemistry," which runs monthly in the journal Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, the practical coverage reflects not only his long professional experience but also his insight that, especially in todaya (TM)s changing workplace, expectations and strategies for career management require constant re-evaluation.