Analytical

    Learn federal, state, and local government job application positions.

    Develop excellent laboratory skills.

    Become proficient with high tech scientific equipment.

    Take electives in area of interest.

Biochemical

    Take additional courses in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, 
        cytology, and physiology.

    Learn federal, state, and local government job application process.

Organic

    Gain additional laboratory and research experience.

    Take electives in area of interest.

    Learn federal and state government job application process.

Inorganic

    Choose appropriate coursework to specialize in an area.

    Develop additional laboratory skills and experience.

    Learn federal and state government job application process.

Physical

    Take related courses in social sciences and economics.

    Obtain strong mathematical background.

    Learn federal government job application process.

Education

    Obtain certification/licensing for teaching in public schools.

    Acquire master's degree for community college teaching and Ph.D. for colleges
        and universities.

    Take courses in public speaking.

Business

    Obtain a minor in business.

    Develop strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and
        organizational skills.

    Hold leadership positions in campus organizations.

    Join related student organizations, e.g., American Marketing Association, Financial
       Management Association, Public Relations Student Society of America, etc.

Technical Writing

    Take advanced technical writing courses.

    Become proficient with word processing.

Law

    Obtain law degree for patent attorney.

Information Specialists/Technical Libraries

    Obtains master's degree in library and information science.

    Develop computer retrieval skills.

    Join Special Libraries Association, Chemistry Division.

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