ACS Careers Job Club Webinar Series

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Whether you are looking for your first job or seeking to advance or transition in your career, ACS Career resources give you a competitive advantage in your job search.  ACS Careers offers members like you invaluable resources from one-on-one career consulting, wage and salary information, and dynamic webinars to hone your job search skills.  ACS Careers is the job search resource for chemists and scientists at all levels of experience and education.  Please join us for the follow informative webinars and Get a Jump on Your Career! SAVE THE DATE:

Title:  Sustainability and You

Come find out how sustainability is being integrated into today business strategies; learn what skills will be needed for you to lead & succeed in this environment.

Date/Time:  September 14th from 1:00 to 2:30 pm ET.  There will be a 1 hour presentation followed by 30 minute Q&A.

Register Here at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/749204843

Guest speaker:

Randi Schoenfelder, Managing Partner Theodolite Human Capital, LLC
Ann Lee-Jeffs, Manager Product Stewardship, Johnson & Johnson

Today's scientists face the challenge of meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

This innovation-rich approach to scientific discovery will require an understanding and appreciation of strategic thinking and leadership that integrates continual learning with collaboration across knowledge silos and institutions.

Our presenters will share their findings and experiences in integrating sustainability into science-based companies to increase awareness, literacy and action on greener approaches.

You'll learn about industry sustainability programs and strategies, and gain an awareness of the competencies needed to support these strategies. Real life case studies will be shared to demonstrate effective programs that utilize the complete life cycle in creating and distributing greener products.

Title:  Technical and Leadership Skills to Advance Your Sustainability Toolkit

Advance your career as more companies move to a sustainable business model

Date/Time:  October 12th from 1:00 to 2:30 pm ET.  There will be a 1 hour presentation followed by 30 minute Q&A.

Register Here at:  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/606241650

Guest speaker:

Randi Schoenfelder, Managing Partner Theodolite Human Capital, LLC

Ann Lee-Jeffs, Manager Product Stewardship, Johnson & Johnson

ACS careers in partnership with Theodolite Human Capital, has conducted a comprehensive study to find out what organizations will need to support their sustainability strategies, and what ACS members will need to retool and advance their careers in the new green economy.  
A unique blend of technical and leadership skills will be needed to market and position yourself for growth in this environment.  Our speakers will share knowledge and findings, and answer your questions around skills needed to grow your career.

Title:  Aligning Your Unique Capabilities with the Goals and Strategies of Companies

Learn how companies are using Competency Models in their Workforce Planning

Date/Time:  November 16th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET.

Register Here at:  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/761716626

Guest speaker:

Randi Schoenfelder, Managing Partner Theodolite Human Capital, LLC
Human Resource professionals have increasingly used the competency based approach in all aspects of HR Management, from recruitment and selection, training and development, succession planning and performance management.   Using competency models in selection goes beyond basic knowledge, skills and abilities and incorporates business environment and company strategy. The use of competency models in the selection process enables companies to not only hire good people, but hire the people that will most likely be successful in their company. 
Come find out how high performing companies use competency models, and learn how you can best identify competencies in your own background, and convey them to hiring managers and HR professionals.