What's Ahead in the Job Market for Chemical Professionals

Tuesday Nov 2, 2010

ACS Virtual Career Fair Webinar with Rudy Baum and Susan Ainsworth

Keynote: What's Ahead in the Job Market for Chemical Professionals
- Rudy Baum, Editor-In-Chief, C&EN, interviewing
- Susan Ainsworth, Senior Editor and Employment Outlook writer, C&EN

The chemical and the many related industries are undergoing numerous changes that will affect many chemists and other scientists. Rudy Baum, Editor-In-Chief, C&EN, will interview Susan Ainsworth, Senior Editor and Employment Outlook writer for C&EN, about the changes she sees ahead. With the extensive research Susan has conducted with recruiters, placement firms, employers, and bench chemists, she has her finger on the pulse of the employment situation for professionals in the chemical, pharma and biotech industries. Rudy and Susan will discuss the changing employment landscape driven by economic pressures, mergers and acquisitions, cost cutting measures, and globalization and outsourcing trends. Then they will share their insights about how to prepare to make the most of the changes ahead.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Chemistry
• Career
• Chemist
• Globalization
• Outsourcing
• Employment

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At least if you're in chemical physics, physical chemistry, & theoretical chemistry you can apply in the financial sector and do quantitative, modeling, and financial analysis.