1. Careers in Chemistry: Life After Graduate School Lauren K. Wolf Dec. 12, 2003

2. What are my options? Government Outstanding research Job security Commitment to diversity Scientists don’t set agenda Salary caps Academia Starting salaries increasing Individual research interests Travel opportunities Competition with top talent Salaries lower in general Large Companies Higher compensation/benefits Resources for career development Less opportunity for creativity Less individuality Small Companies Collegial atmosphere Broad opportunities Pay less, have stock options High failure rate/less stability Alternatives Entrepreneur Law (patents) Scientific Writing Liberal arts/grade school teaching Marketing ETC.

3. How much can I make? C&EN

4. But how much can I make right away? B.S.M.S.Ph.D. All$31.0$45.0$67.5 Industrial32.045.071.0 Post-Doc20.019.533.0 $x1000 Starting Salaries:

5. How easy will it be for me to find a job? C&EN Post-Doc increase Demand for high school teachers

6. Career Resources C&EN – Chemjobs (http://cen-chemjobs.org/)http://cen-chemjobs.org/ Set up an account, post your resume and find a job! ACS Career Services Find career management workshops and employment clearing house schedules! Networking Your Advisor Career Fairs and Symposia YCC Career Symposium “Careers in Communicating Chemistry” February 12, 2004 Boston College Northeast Student Chemistry Career Fair April 23, 2004 Holiday Inn Brookline Resume Writing and Interviewing Workshop Resume Review Company Meet and Greet