Chemistry and Biochemistry are versatile degrees that prepare students for making an impact on the world.
Our programs provide the research, critical thinking, and technical skills that prepare students for positions in industry or entrance into graduate and professional schools. We inspire excellence in our graduates through engaged learning, active scholarship and informed advisement.
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Recommendations for Chemistry & Biochemistry Majors
ATTEND Part-time Job Festival, Careers for the Common Good Fair, Undergraduate Research and Internship Day, and Majors and Minors Fair in fall
JOIN the Chem Club
OBSERVE your lab teaching assistants: Is this role a good fit for you?
CONSIDER the Leadership Development Program
BECOME familiar with Eagle Connect, the Career Resource portal
TAKE a Career Interest Instrument and discuss the results with your GEP100 instructor
ATTEND Scholar’s Day
USE the American Chemical Society Resources
Develop a professional demeanor, learn more about the career options for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors, and participate in activities relevant to these paths.
ATTEND Part-time Job Festival (Fall), Careers for the Common Good Fair (Fall), and Annual Jobs and Internship Fair (Spring).
ATTEND the Undergraduate Research & Internship Day (Fall) and Scholars Day (Spring)
VOLUNTEER with the Office of Community Development
CONSIDER studying abroad, selecting an unusual minor, or aiming for the President’s Volunteer Service Award
INTERESTED in teaching or a health profession? Get the advising that you need!
DISCUSS undergraduate research, internship, shadowing opportunities, or possible post-Brockport directions with your academic advisor or another faculty member
Build a professional profile with career credentials, research or internship experience, and additional interesting experiences and attributes.
ATTEND Careers for the Common Good Fair (Fall), Annual Jobs and Internship Fair (Spring), or Rochester Area Teacher Recruitment Day (Spring)
HAVE a professional photo taken at the Annual Jobs and Internships Fair
ATTEND the Undergraduate Research & Internship Day (Fall) and Scholars Day (Spring)
ENROLL in CHM 350 (Junior Seminar, Fall), develop a resume, and get feedback
CREATE a LinkedIn account
APPLY for summer research funding through the department, the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), or programs like NSF-REU
APPLY for the Washington, DC internship semester or the NYC alumni trip
Polish and refine your professional materials, practice professional networking and interviewing skills.
PARTICIPATE in professional skill-building activities in Seminar I and II
UPDATE your resume, write your cover letter and/or personal statement, and identify references
RESEARCH grad schools, take qualifying exam (e.g., GRE), and apply
RESEARCH job openings and apply
PRESENT at Research & Internship Day (Fall), Scholars Day (Spring), or another conference
ATTEND Career Services event like a professional networking workshop
ASSEMBLE interview outfit (visit Professional Clothes Closet in Career Services)
DEVELOP an “elevator pitch” about who you are and what skills you have
