Advisement
The biochemistry career guide by the Biochemical Society
Also job/careers at biochemical society
Research jobs and current market trends at careeronestop.com
Learn about occupations: O Net Online - sponsored by the Department of Labor
Other online job search websites:
myvisajobs.com (for international job seekers)
Focus2:
- Focus 2 provides a variety of assessments, such as personality, interests, and values, and then lists careers that match your results; offers rich information on the careers listed; provides a database of majors, including those offered at Cal State LA, associated with the listed careers; and a decision making and action planning tool. If you use Focus 2 to choose a major, please visit our guide for exploration after Focus 2.
How to Register for Focus 2 (free courtesy of the Career Center)
- Use the following link, only. Focus 2
- Click "Register" underneath the login boxes
- Fill out all the information (do NOT use your campus credentials)
- "Access Code": EAGLESLA
- Click "Continue" when done
Other
Inventing something new? US Patent and Trademark Office
Inc.'s list of 500 fastest growing US companies inc.com/inc5000/list
Fortune's list of 500 largest US companies fortune.com/fortune500
Interested in Teaching for LAUSD? Los Angeles Urban Teaching Residency Program (LAUTR)
Academic Help
ChemIDP is an Individual Development Plan tool designed specifically for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the chemical sciences.
ACS Committee on Professional Training
Professional Development
Get involved! The Center for Student Involvement hosts many events throughout the year. For example:
- Leadership Academy
Toastmasters - a group that strives to improve communication and leadership skills.