Archive for May, 2010

Parents go overboard to help college kid get job

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Amazing, and sad, article recently posted on how some Parents go overboard to help college kid get job.  If you can’t find the job on your own, how are you going to do the job on your own?

Best and Worst Master’s Degrees for Jobs

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Forbes’ just did their first-ever report on the Best and Worst Master’s Degrees for Jobs.  Physician’s Assistant and Information Technology come out on top, at least in their calculations.

Dealing with Change – an Audio blog

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

My first audio blog entry was just posted on the ACS Careers website.  I had a wonderful conversation with Dr Price Pritchett who has spent nearly 30 years as an advisor on merger and integration strategies.We talked about change in the workplace, and how to successfully deal with it.

How to deal with change – An interview with Dr Price Pritchett

Check it out!

All in the Details: Careers in Regulatory Science

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

All the Details:  Careers in Regulatory Science is a nice introduction to possible career paths in this field.  One of the few fields that is actually growing these days.  Check it out….

Networking: Building Solid Career Connections

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Networking: Building Solid Career Connections webinar now available on demand from ScienceCareers.org .

Chemistry and Communications – a Closer Look at Scientific Careers in Publishing

Friday, May 14th, 2010

If you’ve ever thought of going into publishing, check out this webinar featuring Darla Henderson, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Editorial Development, American Chemical Society to get the inside story.

Resume Blooper Humor

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

I have often said that one of my claims to fame is that I have never seen a resume in which I could not find at least one typo.

Resume Mistakes That Keep Hiring Managers Amused But Cost You the Interview was recently posted, and shows how one small typo can make a big difference in the hiring managers eyes.

So make sure to read your resume over carefully, and have a couple of friends do the same.  You may be amazed at what they will find.