4th EucheMs chemistry congress

tuesday, 28-Aug 2012 | wednesday, 29-Aug 2012
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chem. Listy 106, s587–s1425 (2012)
European Young Chemists’ Network
EYCN – Chemethics and eCV
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your e-Cv: oPtiMizinG SoCiAL MediA
M. AGoStinho 1
1 Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Communication Unit, Lisboa,
Portugal
Finding a job is getting more and more difficult under the
current economy. Nowadays, social media plays a big role in
employee hiring, and therefore it is important to think outside the
box. It is also crucial to make use of such tools in promoting soft
and hard skills to achieve maximum impact in companies and
academia. Tools such as ResearchGate, LinkedIn, Twitter and
Facebook, are a privileged platform of professional promotion
and networking. For instance, LinkedIn, a vast professional social
network, enables users to demonstrate what they can convey to
prospect employers. With the current challenges that Science
poses to young researchers, it is essential to develop and promote
a set of skills that leads to a higher rate of employability. With this
lecture we intend to give some highlights on how to use social
media in the search for a new job or simply to endorse the work
researchers carry out and to establish a solid scientific career.
As part of a CV, young researchers are encouraged to
demonstrate their personal attributes that enhance not only
interactions with fellows in the field, but also job performance
and career prospects. Through the use of these digital platforms,
it is possible to show positive attitude, self-confidence,
communicational skills and team spirit, essential characteristics
to succeed in any work field.
EYCN – Making chemistry work for you
4 th EucheMs chemistry congress
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eyCn MAKeS CheMiStry worK for you
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1 EYCN, EYCN board, Berne, Switzerland
The European Young Chemists’ Network (eyCn) is an
organisation representing the young members of the European
Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuCheMS).
Every chemist under 35 within the EuCheMS framework is part
of EYCN. For the last 6 years we have worked towards promoting
the exchange of knowledge among chemists in academia and
industry, as well as professional institutions and government
bodies across Europe.
In a friendly environment, we aim to bridge the gap between
your studies and your chemical career. Are you thinking of going
to the U.S. for a Postdoc or PhD? During this session, a delegation
of American students will be there for you. To answer and discuss
your doubts and help you plan your decision of going abroad.
Initially launched with 12 participating societies, EYCN
today encompasses the knowledge and enthusiasm of young
chemists from 24 chemical societies in Europe and abroad. Our
energy goes to support and encourage young chemists at the
beginning of their careers. Following from that idea we have
organised activities designed to develop the tools for
undergraduate and graduate students to improve their career
possibilities. Workshops in interview skills and CV writing and
seminars about development of soft skills are our main events
during the EYCN Satellite Event during the Prague Congress.
You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and on
our web page www.eycn.eu. Join our informal session, get to know
the network and become part of a giant multicultural voice.
Keywords: eycn; career days; young chemist; network;
AUGUst 26–30, 2012, PrAGUE, cZEcH rEPUbLIc