Changes in the chemical industry over the past decade — ranging from globalization to an increased focus on speciality chemicals — threaten to leave the aspiring industrial chemist unprepared. This Commentary discusses those changes and outlines strategies to enter the job market as well equipped as possible.
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Watson, K. The changing landscape of careers in the chemical industry. Nature Chem 3, 685–687 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nchem.1099
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