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ACS ON CAMPUS
National University of Singapore Wednesday, November 1 9:30-14:30 #ACSinSingapore
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Opening Remarks Peter Hoving Regional Sales Director, ACS Publications, Asia Pacific
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ACS on Campus is about You!
• You are the current and future leaders in chemistry and related sciences
• You are ACS’ current and future members and contributors, meeting attendees, authors, reviewers, and users of our information resources
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Who is the American Chemical Society? • The global professional home
for scientists • Nearly 157,000 members • 32 Technical Divisions • 185 Local Sections • 19 International Chemical
Sciences Chapters • Our vision: “Advance the broader chemistry enterprise
and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people.”
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Raise the Visibility of your Work
• ACS Publications makes it possible to communicate your discoveries and learn about the work of others
• ACS Journals give you: A trusted forum Access to the top scientific publications
• C&EN provides comprehensive news coverage of the chemistry-related enterprise
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We are scientists, technologists and business leaders who facilitate innovation. We enable breakthroughs and empower discovery.
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Discover the best in chemistry with
ACS Membership
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ACS Membership Benefits
• Discounted meeting registration rates • Access to 25 articles or book chapters from 50 peer-
reviewed ACS journals, C&EN Archives, and ACS ebooks
• Access to reactions, substances, and more with 25 complimentary SciFinder® activities
• One year of free membership to one of 32 ACS Technical Divisions
• Weekly issues of C&EN
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ACS on Campus
What You’ll Get: • Tools for advancing your career • Exposure to people from your
future work environment • Networking opportunities • LUCKY DRAW
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We invite you to…
• Participate in today’s session. • Ask a lot of questions! • Utilize our resources, products and services to help
advance your career. • Join the ACS community and the global chemistry
enterprise.
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Write it, Speak it: Effective Communications How to Talk and Write About Your Research
Prof. Lee Jim Yang Associate Editor, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
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Communication: The Key to Success Today we will discuss: Communication Styles
• Technical Communication
• Non-Technical Communication
Write It! (Practice) Speak It! (Practice)
nakedtruthofscom.wordpress.com
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Communication Styles To Communicate Well, You Must Understand Your Communication Style • Openness
• Are You Open or Guarded? Do You Express Your Feelings Well?
• Directness • Are You Direct or Indirect?
Guarded
Open
Indirect Direct
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Communication Styles The 2 Intersecting Scales Describe 4 Categories of Communication Styles
Understanding Your Style Will Help You Communicate More Successfully
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Technical vs. Non-Technical Communication • Mastering Both
Technical and Non-Technical Communication, and Knowing When to Use Each, is Crucial to a Successful Research Career
• Know Your Audience and Learn to Communicate Effectively © S. Harris ScienceCartoonsPlus.com
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Types of Communication
Technical Communication • Research Article or Review • Abstract • Poster • Conference Presentation • Thesis • Grant Proposal • Job Interview
Non-Technical Communication • News Article • News & Views or Highlight • Elevator Pitch • Infographic • Press Release • Government Brief • Social Media/Blog Post • Interview (with a news outlet)
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A Time and a Place for Each Technical
Communication
• Inform the General Public of the Purpose and Importance of Your Work
• Promote the Value of Science to Governments and Help Ensure Funding Globally
• Engage Students
Non-Technical Communication
• Disclose Your Findings to Relevant Research Communities
• Secure Funding Through Grants
• Support Career Advancement for Yourself and Collaborators
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Part 1: Write It Use the Written Word to Your Advantage
What Makes a Great Scientific News or Opinion Piece? • Understand What the Reader Needs • Make Your Words Accessible but Retain Accuracy • Use Your Voice • Have a Clear Take-Away Message • Edit, Refine, Edit Again
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C&EN, Great Chemical Science Writing, Delivered Online and In Print
http://cen.acs.org/
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C&EN, Great Chemical Science Writing, Delivered Online and In Print
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Part 2: Speak It Communicate Broadly Getting Started is the Hardest Part – but Preparation is Necessary! • Define your Audience • Do Your Homework: Consider the Venue and Get to Know Key Players • Choose Your Words with Care • A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words? • Develop a 3 Point Message • Survey Your Audience
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Nonverbal Communication Successfully Deliver Your Message • Stance/Gestures • Tone and Pace • Eye Contact • Clothes
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The Elevator Pitch: How and Why
How do you answer a question like this when you only have 15 seconds before the doors open?
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The Elevator Pitch: How and Why
Be Prepared • Have a Few Different Pitches – and Know When to Use
Them • Technical • Non-Technical
• Make Your Message Personal and Engaging • Focus on WHY More Than What or How • End on a Future Note
• “Eventually I would like to…” (research or career goal)
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The Elevator Pitch: How and Why Practice: • Take 5 Minutes to Create a Pitch About Your Current
Research • Share with a Person Near You • Provide Constructive Criticism Call to Action: • Go Home and Craft 2-3 Different Pitches (Research,
Career Goals, etc.) • Practice, Practice, Practice!
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Videos Are a Great Way to Learn How to Talk About Your Work
ACS Reactions: Shown: How Can You See an Atom?
ACS Headline Science
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And Don’t Forget to Self Promote! Social Media
There are many outlets. Find one you like and post consistently. Be sure to interact with other users.
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Questions?
Prof. Lee Jim Yang Associate Editor, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
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SciFinder: Develop Search Strategies to Help in Your Career Development
Ms. Pamela Oon Application Specialist, Chemical Abstracts Service
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SciFinder®
Have you ever thought of using SciFinder in your job search or to search for a graduate program?
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Let’s give it a try
• You’re a student interested in finding a job/PhD project in beauty care
• Want to explore which are the top companies/organizations
• Which are the companies/organizations that work in this area in Singapore
• Another example: dengue antivirals
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Let’s give it another try
• You’re a student and you have successfully obtained an interview opportunity with the Organic Chemistry group at Institute of Chemical Engineering & Sciences.
• Want to know more about the person interviewing you (i.e. their publications at the company they work at and any before)
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Let’s give it one more try
• You get an interview opportunity at Procter & Gamble’s Singapore Innovation Centre
• You will be interviewing with the Packaging Development Team manager
• Want to understand more about Packaging Development
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One Last Thing
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Questions?
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Networking Break 11:00-11:20
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Interview and C/V Career Panel Moderator: Ms. Teo Leng Leng, Career Advisor, Center for Future-ready Graduates, NUS
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Panelists Prof. Lee Jim Yang, Associate Editor, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research Ir. Dr. Leo Choe Pang, Associate Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia Dr. Rebecca Tan, Managing Editor, Asian Scientist Prof. Stella Tan, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, NUS Mr Khong Ming Peh, Senior Scientist, MSD
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A typical hiring process has 4 key components:
Step 1: The application
Step 2: The resume screen
Step 3: The interview(s)
Step 4: The offer
The resume screen and ultimately the interview
process determines whether you get the job…
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What is the purpose of a resume or C/V?
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What is the company hoping to learn?
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Is there a “right” template?
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Tips for a strong C/V
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A typical hiring process has 4 key components
Step 1: The application
Step 2: The resume screen
Step 3: The interview(s)
Step 4: The offer
The resume screen and ultimately the interview
process determines whether you get the job…
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What is the company hoping to learn?
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Preparing for the interview…
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So, what are they going to ask me?
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Questions?
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Thank you! acsoncampus.acs.org
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C/V Review
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-14:30