Abstract:  This course is a part of the ACS Careers Pathways Series and is designed for members undertaking or considering a job search in industry. This course gives an overview of the content of a robust résumé for an industrial chemistry position. Participants will also determine best practices in terms of résumé content and formatting through analysis of résumé exemplars. The course will also elaborate on the components of résumé portfolio, including cover letters and research summaries. Additionally, participants will learn about the strategic use of job search engines and networking strategies to get their résumés in the proper hands for the industrial chemistry position of their dreams by. One lucky attendee will receive a $20 Amazon gift card (participant must be present to win the raffle).

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Bio: Lisa M. Balbes has been an independent consultant for over 25 years. A traditional resume is available, as well as a publication list and list of awards she has won. Recent projects include scientific writing, web site development and consulting. She has a professional profile on LinkedIn.com, and has been mentioned in the popular press. She does volunteer work for a number of professional and charitable organizations, and in her spare time practices all types of needlework, and haunts St Louis Area needlework shops. She also has two children. She is the current keeper of the Troop 352 Patch Blanket. One current quest is to find missing classmates from the Kirkwood High School class of 1981, where she was Lisa Marie Rosenberger. If you are one, or know one, please contact her. Mark Balbes provides technical and programming support, and Miles the Office Rabbit provided paper shredding and comic relief. That job has now been taken over by Caesar and Octavia.