THE RECRUITING OF CHEMISTS FOR A CHEMICAL ABSTRACTING AND INFORMATION SERVICE

Career opportunities for chemists exist not only in the typical research positions, but also in the field of chemical information, particularly document analysis. The document analyst must have a degree in chemistry or in a science to which chemistry is fundamental, preferably an advanced degree and/or experience in research or industry, be able to discern with accuracy that which is new chemistry, and preferably be competently bilingual with respect to foreign language comprehension as well as idiomatic English language writing skills. In recruiting — the process of seeking, informing, and evaluating qualified candidates — Chemical Abstracts Service follows four principal approaches: 1, employment ‘open houses’ in major cities selected for the prevailing special conditions and needs; 2, society placement services at national meetings; national advertising in professional magazines with broad audiences; and college contacts by both communicating with job‐seeking students and informing their counsellors and advisors of employment opportunities in chemical information. While interviews are tailored to the environment encountered, they are primarily a matter of selling the job and organisation and listening to the candidates.