ACS Member Support: Help For The Unemployed

Many chemists are still struggling to find jobs. The American Chemical Society offers career assistance and special discounts to its unemployed members:

National dues: Waived^a

National meeting registration: Free

Regional meeting registration: Reduced fees

ACS Leadership Development System: Reduced rate^b

ACS Short Courses: 50% discount

ACS Member Insurance Program: Life insurance premiums deferred

Online discussion forums on LinkedIn and the ACS Network (communities.acs.org/welcome), where members can share experiences and job search resources; ACS career consultants are available to offer advice

ACS Careers (acs.org/careers) is starting an online job club for unemployed members; the group meets via Web conferencing on Tuesdays, 2–3 PM ET, to exchange job-hunting tips and support; sign up online through the ACS Careers site

A list of local and national job-hunting resources at acs.org/unemployed includes job boards, job clubs, employer information, and other resources

For a full listing of benefits for unemployed members, visit www.acs.org/unemployed.

Free career assistance tools for all ACS members:

◾ Virtual Career Fair (careerfair.acs.org/job-seekers/virtual)

◾ ACS Webinars (acswebinars.org), including one on Nov. 8 that explored the doctoral glut and another on Dec. 13 about chemistry and the economy

◾ ACS Careers blog (acscareers.wordpress.com)

◾ Personal career consulting (portal.acs.org/portal/PublicWebSite/careers/ccp/index.htm)

◾ Access to the ACS Network (acs.org/ACSnetwork)

◾ For more information (acs.org/careers)

a Apply for a waiver by contacting ACS with your name and member number via e-mail at service@acs.org or by calling (800) 333-9511 or (614) 447-3776. Dues may be waived for up to two years for unemployed members in good standing. b Enroll in one online course for $25, get three online courses free.