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ACS Member Support: Help For The Unemployed
by Shawna Williams
December 3, 2012
| A version of this story appeared in
Volume 90, Issue 49
Many chemists are still struggling to find jobs. The American Chemical Society offers career assistance and special discounts to its unemployed members:
National dues: Waiveda
National meeting registration: Free
Regional meeting registration: Reduced fees
ACS Leadership Development System: Reduced rateb
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.
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