Building a successful career in the sciences depends on more than good technical knowledge and research skills. Communication and interpersonal skills, as well as personal traits, are often decisive factors in the level of advancement and satisfaction that can be achieved. But where do scientists, from new graduates to mid-career professionals, go for insights and advice on how to plan, manage or reengineer their careers? Now John Fetzer's "Career Management for Chemists" provides ample, common-sense guidance on the key topics such as:

Resumés and CVs, Staying Driven & Current, Personal Skills & Traits

Networking, Teamwork & Leadership, Speaking & Listening

Writing Research Papers, Mentoring, Behavior & Rewards

Inspired by Fetzer's popular column "Building Professional Careers in Chemistry," which runs monthly in the journal "Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry," the practical coverage reflects not only his long professional experience but also his insight that, especially in today's changing workplace, strategies and the skills for career management require constant re-evaluation.