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SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: Finding and Securing an Internship
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers Office \nNov. 7th\, 9:00-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required \n“During this 90-minute live\, virtual session\, ACS Career Consultant Adam Myers will help participants jumpstart their career journey by providing a career toolkit to equip internship seekers with the proper knowledge to be successful in their efforts. After the conclusion of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nPrepare a toolkit comprised of your résumé\, an elevator pitch\, and online presence.\nMarket yourself through networking\, content generation\, and “showing up”.\nFind the job\, both the typical and the hidden / unconventional.\n\nThe presentation will be followed by the opportunity for attendees to network in small groups led by ACS Career Consultants and received personalized career advice. \nAbout ACS Virtual Office Hours:\n“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: \n\nAsk questions regarding the VOH topic\nNetwork with fellow event attendees\nLearn about additional ACS career resources”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-finding-and-securing-an-internship/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Webinar
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SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: Careers in Government
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\nDec. 5th\, 9:00 am-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“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. \nAbout ACS Virtual Office Hours:\nACS Virtual Office Hours are held the first Thursday of every month from 9:00 – 10:30pm Pacific Time. \nVirtual 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: \n\nAsk questions regarding the VOH topic\nNetwork with fellow event attendees\nLearn about additional ACS career resources”\n\n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-careers-in-government/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T090000
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UID:21867-1750237200-1750242600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:How to Find and Apply for a Position in the Federal Government: ACS Career Pathways Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers \n9:00-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-find-and-apply-for-a-position-in-the-federal-government-acs-career-pathways-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T110000
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SUMMARY:Break Into STEM as a CTP: No Bachelor’s Required
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Chemical Technical Professionals Committee \n11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/break-into-stem-as-a-ctp-no-bachelors-required/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T090000
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SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: LinkedIn Profiles for Chemists
DESCRIPTION:During this free virtual career guidance session\, ACS Certified Career Consultant Katie Leach will provide invaluable insights on optimizing your LinkedIn profile. Discover strategies to attract new career opportunities in the chemical sciences and set yourself apart from the competition. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nTips and tricks for creating an impactful LinkedIn profile tailored specifically for chemists.\nHow to utilize LinkedIn to expand your professional network and attract the attention of potential employers.\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-linkedin-profiles-for-chemists/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Webinar
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SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: Skydiving into Retirement
DESCRIPTION:Led by a certified ACS Career Consultant Bill Carroll\, this presentation will examine and provide guidance on how to manage the mental and physical transition of retirement. \nAfter attending this session\, you will be able to: \n• Make the most of your roughly 2\,000 hours of annual ‘free time’ you gain in retirement \n• Avoid common retirement pitfalls such as a loss of feeling of identity and purpose \n• Proactively plan to engage in meaningful and purposeful activities \nThe presentation will be followed by the opportunity for attendees to network in small groups led by ACS Career Consultants and receive personalized career advice.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-skydiving-into-retirement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,ACS Careers
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Path: Introduction to Careers in Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:In this live\, 90-minute virtual workshop\, participants will learn how to analyze the four key job sectors and evaluate which sector best matches their skill set. \nThe presentation will provide you with: \n• Insight into the four primary job sectors in chemistry – academia\, government\, industry\, and entrepreneurial \n• Information on the latest employment trends and data \n• A framework to help identify the sector best suited to your strengths and interests \nThe first hour of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last 30 minutes will be a dedicated Q&A session between participants and the facilitator.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/finding-your-path-introduction-to-careers-in-chemistry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Workshop,ACS Careers
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UID:22278-1773824400-1773829800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Careers in Industrial Chemistry: Identifying Your Role in the Value Chain
DESCRIPTION:This free\, 90-minute virtual live event will provide an overview of the job market and job types for industrial chemistry. You will also learn about the latest employment trends and discuss what skills and values align with each sector\, helping you identify the area best suited for your personal background and interests. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow the industrial value chain can be used as a tool to help refine your job search in alignment with your strengths and values\nKey components of job descriptions and how to break down job descriptions to best match job opportunities with your experience\, strengths\, and values.\n\nThe first hour of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last 30 minutes will be a dedicated Q&A session between participants and the facilitator.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/careers-in-industrial-chemistry-identifying-your-role-in-the-value-chain/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Workshop,ACS Careers
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