Great Jobs for Chemistry Majors, Second ed. (Great Jobs For... Series) [Paperback]

Mark Rowh (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071448578 | ISBN-13: 978-0071448574 | Publication Date: September 21, 2005 | Edition: 2

Answers the question "What can I do with a major in chemistry?"

It isn't always obvious what a chemistry major can offer to the workplace. But it does offer you valuable skills and training that can be applied to a wide range of careers. Great Jobs for Chemistry Majors helps you explore these possibilities.

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From the Back Cover

"What can I do with a degree in chemistry?"

You've worked hard for that chemistry degree. Now what? Sometimes, the choice of careers can seem endless. The most difficult part of a job search is getting started. This is where Great Jobs for Chemistry Majors comes in. Designed to help you put your major to work, this handy guide covers the basics of a job search and provides detailed profiles of careers in chemistry. From agriculture and manufacturing to publishing and law, you'll explore a variety of job options for chemistry majors and determine the best fit for your personal, professional, and practical needs.

Do you want to be a research scientist? Work in product development? Teach high school? In this updated edition, you'll find:

• Job-search basics such as crafting résumés and writing cover letters
• Revealing self-assessments to help determine your professional fit
• Investigative tools to help you uncover those jobs that make the most of your major
• Networking tips to get your foot in the door before your résumé is even sent
• True tales from practicing professionals who detail what life on the job is really like
• Current statistics on earnings, advancement, and the future of the profession
• Resources for further information, including journals, professional associations, and online resources

About the Author

Mark Rowh is the author of Great Jobs for Political Science Majors and Slam Dunk Cover Letters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (September 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071448578
• ISBN-13: 978-0071448574
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,325,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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