This resource is another way to find companies that are hiring. Job banks are administered by state and local employment offices, professional associations, college alum clubs, and many other groups. To use a job bank, you generally join the organization or pay a small fee. You then call a tape-recorded message, or pick up a weekly leaflet, that lists available jobs, required skills, and salaries. To obtain the employer name, you contact the person administering the job bank and identify yourself as a member of the group.
Job banks offer an easy way to gain access to a wide range of employers.
While it takes effort to consistently check the job bank listings, it can often pay off in the form of your first job. Many professional organizations serving chemists, such as the American Chemical Society, offer an extensive range of services to young chemists seeking employment advice and leads. The ACS, for example, has an entire group devoted to career issues for younger chemists, aptly called the Younger Chemists Committee. Joining organizations such as the ACS can provide you with valuable contacts for years to come. Another part of a thorough job search.