Career Development for Scientists

If you’re looking for my more recent articles, check out the ACS Careers Blog.  I post about twice a month there, and that’s taking most of my blogging times these days.

You’ve probably noticed I haven’t posted here in awhile.  I do still write and lecture on career development for scientists, but most of my postings now are on twitter -  http://twitter.com/balbes/ .  Follow me there for links to interesting articles, as we all navigate the ever-changing landscape of scientific employment.

There’s a great blog article on one person’s experience of the difference between working as a chemical contractor and working in a “permanent” job.  Check it out - Life as a chemical contractor.

Another blog post over on the ACS Careers Blog (seems that’s all I have time to write for these days!).  This one has my favorite title ever – You Have to Earn the Liz.

In some ways, telephone interviews are harder than in-person interviews, because you have to both read the interviewer, and shine yourself, without visual cues.  A few of my tips for telephone interviews are now online on the ACS Careers blog.

There’s a great professional profile of a medical writer Kelly Keating, writting by Just Another Electron Pusher that just appeared online - A chemist’s journey through academia, government, industry, and into medical writing .

Another great example of someone who wasn’t afraid to learn new things, take advantage of opportunities, and ended up somplace completely unexpected, but wonderful.

There’s a great article over at Cult of Mac that describes, in detail, the interview process is like for a job at an Apple Store.  It’s a great inside look at how the interview process works, and what it takes to make it past each stage.

Check it out!