ACS Can Help You Create Your Job Search Plan

A successful job search should be a carefully planned campaign focused on finding just the right job — a good match for your values, skills and career goals. To make sure you end up where you want to be, create the map for your job hunt by following these steps.

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How to Secure and Nurture a Vibrant Chemistry Career in the 21st Century
American Chemical Society
Careers Channel
Time/date: 2 to 3 p.m. ET Dec. 1

Do you know what it will take to survive and thrive in a successful chemistry career in the 21st century? How do you maintain a personal brand while creating value for your employer? There are peaks and valleys in every career. Knowing how to maintain your passion and stay at the forefront of change will be key to a strong career.

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Brian Fahie, Ph.D., is Senior Director, Analytical Science R&D at Eli Lilly, where he is responsible for Lilly's global analytical efforts supporting small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredient development. Fahie is widely respected for building world-class organizations, differentiating between strategic capabilities and needed capacity. A proven leader at creating environments where his staff can excel, Fahie is a prolific speaker on career development and advancement. Prior to his current assignment, he held leadership roles in bioproduct development at Lilly. Before joining Lilly, Fahie held leadership positions at Glaxo and Glaxo Wellcome.

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American Chemical Society
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