BY CHEMJOBBER
Chemjobber is an industrial chemist who blogs about the chemistry job market at chemjobber.blogspot.com.
Does taking a vacation stress you out?
Chemjobber on the challenges of taking time off
What is a chemistry job?
If you’re looking for a right answer to this question, you’re not going to find it
Business cards, interviewing etiquette, and more
Chemistry blogger answers readers' questions in this edition of Bench & Cubicle
Will robots kill chemistry?
Chemjobber examines how computers and automation are likely to shift chemists’ jobs
Chemjobber on heretics in the lab
Don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo
The ultimate lab partner
Chemjobber reflects on what being in a relationship while in graduate school taught him
Chemjobber on when and how to say no
The struggle is real, but the best way to respond is with sincerity
Predictions for the US chemistry job market in 2019
Even as signs of a slowdown start to creep in, now is still the best time to look for a new job
Jealous of your peers? How to stop comparing yourself to others
Chemjobber on how to turn your professional envy into a healthy dose of motivation
Is your adviser a micromanager? When to take your experiment undercover
Chemjobber weighs the pros and cons of doing your science in stealth
Catching up with old friends at conferences
The value of meeting face to face is something that social media just can’t replace
The unwritten rules of sharing in the laboratory
Chemjobber on when hoarding chemicals and lab equipment becomes a problem
Social media 101 for scientists
It’s never too late to start getting connected online
Chemjobber’s mailbag
Chemistry blogger answers reader questions on job hunting, changing grad schools, and more in this edition of Bench & Cubicle
What to do when an ill-fated project just won’t die
Chemjobber on slaying the zombie project
Chemjobber shares his secrets to overcoming a fear of public speaking
With practice, you can turn your greatest weakness into a strength
Chemjobber on when it’s time to leave a bad job
When you’ve lost your voice and loyalties have run dry, it’s time to quit
Chemjobber shares his tips on overcoming procrastination
We’re all guilty of putting things off. Here are some tips to overcome the inertia
How to know whether a second postdoc is right for you
Chemjobber reviews what chemists should consider when deciding whether to take an additional postdoc
Layoffs and the midcareer chemist
Chemistry blogger Derek Lowe shares his advice on the job search
It’s performance review time (groan)
If you can’t avoid the dreaded annual ritual, here’s how to get through it
Skype: The new phone interview
Chemjobber on the pros and cons of videoconferencing interviews and how to prepare for them.
What’s in your lab-coat pocket?
The things we carry around say a lot about what we do as chemists.
An introvert’s guide to networking
Looking for ways to help others can ease the awkwardness of asking for help when job hunting.
When it’s time to find a job back home
Balancing career aspirations with family obligations.
How to break down cultural and language barriers in the lab
Celebrating cultural traditions together can be one way to bridge the divide
Dirty jobs in the lab
Cleaning up after others in the lab doesn’t have to be a thankless task
The challenges of moving between academia and industry
Chemjobber on the challenges of moving from industry to academia—and vice versa
Dealing with a difficult boss
Chemjobber on when good scientists don't make good managers
Trading sleep for results
Fighting the temptation to work long hours in the lab
Submit topics for future Bench & Cubicle columns, as well as employment-related questions. Chemjobber will answer questions in his periodic “CJ’s mailbag” columns. Also, be sure to check C&EN Jobs for the latest job listings, employment articles, and videos on what chemists do.