ACS Virtual Office Hours: Careers in Government

• Sponsored by ACS Careers
• Dec. 5th, 9:00 am-10:30 am, Online, Free, Registration required

“This virtual live, 90-minute session will provide an overview of the federal job landscape for chemists, including information on the types of jobs available, how to find jobs, and navigating the federal job application process. The presentation will also explain the federal coding system for chemists and chemical engineers and provide data about employment by geography, discipline, department, and agency to help participants match job opportunities with their experience, strengths, and values. After attending this session, you will be able to: • Identify the types of jobs available to chemists with the federal government. • Find available job opportunities through a variety of sources. • Understand how to navigate the federal job application process. The first half of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant, while the last half will allow participants the opportunity to ask questions and network in small breakout groups led by ACS Career Consultants.

About ACS Virtual Office Hours:

ACS Virtual Office Hours are held the first Thursday of every month from 9:00 – 10:30pm Pacific Time.

Virtual Office Hours is a free program open to both ACS members and non-members. The first half of this 1 ½ hour workshop features a career-related presentation. For the second half of Virtual Office Hours, we will break into small networking sessions led by ACS Career Consultants. In your breakout session you will have the opportunity to:

• Ask questions regarding the VOH topic
• Network with fellow event attendees
• Learn about additional ACS career resources”