Explains that the High-Technology Recruitment Index, a source of information on employment demand for engineers and scientists, shows a very healthy job market for scientific and technical professionals. This has been the case for almost a year, although a decline in the trend in the near future is presented. (GA)

Results from the annual ACS survey are reported and analyzed. The present unemployment rate; regional unemployment; unemployment in various work background, by age, and by sex; overall salary gains; men's vs. women's salaries; and a breakdown of salaries by years of experience, job, and region are among the data provided. (DT)

Discusses problems, opportunities, and challenges of the chemical profession. (SL)

Reviews jobs for chemists outside the laboratory, including production, sales, management, market research, patent law, personnel, public relations, science writing, and library science. (SL)

Reviews current efforts being undertaken to attract handicapped people into science careers. (SL)

Lists services, sources of information, and organizations that can supply guidance in selecting, obtaining, and changing careers for chemists and chemical engineers. (SL)

Discusses a report which concludes that the number of science and engineering Ph.D's in the labor force will increase nearly 50 percent by 1987, while the number of "traditional" employment positions will increase only 35 percent, forcing more and more of the degree holders to work outside their fields. (GA)