Communication and interpersonal skills, as well as personal traits, are often decisive factors in the level of advancement and satisfaction that can be achieved. But where do scientists, from new graduates to mid-career professionals, go for insights and advice on how to plan, manage or reengineer their careers? John Fetzer’s “Career Management for Chemists” provides ample, common-sense guidance on the key topics such as: Resumes and CVs, Personal Skills & Traits Networking, Teamwork & Leadership, Speaking & Listening, Writing Research Papers, Mentoring, Behavior & Rewards. Evolved and expanded from Fetzer’s popular column “Building Professional Career in Chemistry”, which runs monthly in the journal Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, the practical coverage reflects not only his long professional experience but also his insight that, especially in today’s changing workplace, expectations and strategies for career management require constant re-evaluation. The book contains 266 pages and 30 illustrations and is available at a price of  € 29.95.