Career Navigator Live! (CNL) offers the ultimate professional development experience for chemists from all backgrounds. Whether you’re a student, a mid-career professional, or even preparing for retirement, CNL has resources available to help you. Offering free career-related workshops, personal career consultations, professional headshots, immigration advice, networking activities, and the opportunity to meet with some of the top chemistry employers, CNL has something for everyone. CNL is open to all ACS Fall 2024 attendees.
Colorado Convention Center
Monday, August 19
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, August 20
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 21
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Job Seekers
Benefits
- Meet with an ACS Career Consultant
- Receive a free professional headshot
- Apply and interview for jobs
- Meet with an immigration attorney
- Network
Personal Career Consultations
Schedule a one-on-one appointment with an ACS Career Consultant. Receive general career guidance, have your resume and/or LinkedIn profile reviewed, or improve your interviewing skills through a mock interview.
Schedule Coming Soon!
Receive a free professional headshot
Swing by the headshot booth and update your professional headshot. No appointment necessary, but you must register to get your headshot!
Attend a Career Development Workshop
ACS is offering a variety of in-person workshops on professional education, leadership development, and career guidance.
Meet with an immigration attorney
Receive a free consultation on transitioning into the US workforce with an immigration attorney.
Employers
Booth and Office Options
- A quiet space ideal for conducing on-site interviews
- Two (2) exhibit booth personnel badges per office
- 6' draped table, two chairs, wastebasket, company identification sign, and carpet
- Listing in the mobile app
- One (1) basic-level listing in the virtual platform
- 30 days access to the C&ENjobs résumé database with over 5,800+ active résumés (as of 2/6/2024)
- Two 30-day job postings on C&ENjobs
- Two (2) exhibit booth personnel badges per 10'x10' space
- 8' high back drape and 3' side drape
- 7"x44" identification sign
- 6' draped table, two chairs, wastebasket, and carpet
- Listing in the ACS mobile app
- One (1) basic-level listing in the virtual platform
Stand out with a CNL Sponsorship!
Adding a sponsorship can increase your booth traffic by up to 104%! Grab candidates’ attention by sponsoring our popular Headshot Lounge where you can gain logo recognition and exposure at one of the most visited booths in the Expo Hall. Or, become a sponsor of one of our 30+ Career Pathway Workshops, attended by thousands of individuals.
Registration
- Download the ACS Fall 2024 prospectus to view CNL booth package and sponsorship details, or reach out to exhibit@acs.org to explore your options.
- Career Navigator LIVE! staff will provide instructions by email to update your profile, post your jobs, search the database and schedule interviews.
Questions?
For information about booking your booth or sponsorship package, please email us at exhibit@acs.org. For logistical questions or information after your package is booked, please email expo@acs.org so that we can assist you.
How to Prepare?
Tips for making the most out of your Career Navigator LIVE! experience before you arrive.
Make Note of Your ACS Member Number
If you don't have your member number, please contact ACS Membership Services in advance or onsite in the Colorado Convention Center.
Prepare Your Résumé
Bring at least 20 hard copies of your resume and business cards, plus a portable device or flash drive with your resume, references, and any supporting materials.
Get Interview-Ready
Prepare key responses to typical interview questions. Be prepared to participate in a mock interview and receive one-on-one feedback from an ACS Career Consultant.
Schedule Workshops
Review the descriptions of ACS Career PathwaysTM and workshops. Select the ones you plan to attend.
Prepare for a Professional Headshot
Plan your wardrobe so you can dress professionally throughout the Career Navigator LIVE!, as well as visiting the Headshot Studio for a photo you can use to improve your LinkedIn profile.
At the Meeting
Tips for making the most out of your Career Navigator LIVE! experience.
Create An Agenda
Review the schedule of activities and workshops and identify when ACS Career Consultants are available (limited availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.)
In the Job Seeker Area, you'll have easy access to computers where you can search job postings, request interviews, stay current on new appointments, print documents, and update your schedule.
Make A Great Impression
We have all heard that you only have one chance to make a great first impression. Career Navigator LIVE! offers many opportunities to meet employers and network with peers and colleagues. You’ll want to be ready to make that great first impression!
Network, Network, Network
Be on the alert for opportunities throughout the meeting. Take the time to introduce yourself to representatives of organizations where you may want to work. Network, get contact information, and follow-up during or immediately after the event.
