Career Architecture & Chemistry

How will you use Career Architecture as a Chemistry major at SU? Here are some suggestions from our Chemistry faculty:

SELF-DISCOVERY

  • Write lab reports which include a section on what you have learned from the lab
  • Use problem solving skills
  • Evaluate personal and professional values
  • Discuss how values impact on working with others in a lab setting
  • Rank areas of Science of most interest
  • Select topic for review article
  • Learn skills in lab and develop competency
  • Select research paper for analysis in oral presentation
  • Learn strengths and weaknesses in lab setting
  • Discuss various careers and career paths
  • Participate in volunteer activities

CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONS

  • Complete written reports including summaries, grant proposals, and review articles
  • Participate in oral presentation analyzing research article
  • Develop poster and PowerPoint presentations
  • Discuss importance of developing a Career Strategic Plan
  • Participate in shadow day

CAREER EXPLORATION

  • Attend career fairs
  • Participate in non-paid Internship
  • Listen to talks by different researchers
  • Select and study different areas of research for written, oral, and poster presentations

CAREER PREPARATION

  • Prepare a scientific poster and present during a formal poster session
  • Write a scientific journal article
  • Write a research proposal
  • Keep a notebook on your research
  • Write a literature review
  • Develop a portfolio
  • Schedule a resume critique
  • Seek job search assistance
  • Perform lab experiments and analyze data
  • Learn about standardized tests, i.e. MCAT, PCAT, GRE, etc. Answer questions from actual standardized tests
   
 

What is Career ArchitectureSM?

Career ArchitectureSM is a unique process that enables each Stevenson student to create a successful and rewarding career path. Starting in the freshman year, students begin working with faculty and staff to design a strategic career plan based on their personal interests, values, strengths, and abilities. Career Architecture includes four elements: Self-Discovery, Career Development Foundations, Career Exploration, and Career Preparation. Not only does the knowledge gathered during the Career Architecture process help SU students land their first jobs; it serves for the lifetime of their careers.