The current job market has many people feeling the pressure, facing uncertainty and fierce competition at every turn. With the landscape unclear, gaining any advantage in this difficult job market is vital. Pittcon is here to help: as the greatest global conference and exposition on laboratory science, one of Pittcon’s promises is to be “Always On” for you and your career.

Other promises include being your life-long learning partner, making your experience a valuable one, and funding the next generation of scientists to help fulfill their dreams.

Next year, from March 1-5, 2025, Pittcon will be in Boston for the first time. Attending this event each year offers attendees a significant boost to their career, as it provides access to invaluable resources, networking, and even a complimentary employment service.

The career matchmaker

Pittcon’s premier career service connects laboratory scientists and professionals with potential employees. It serves as a powerful tool for matching candidates with opportunities suited to them, offering a searchable database for registered job seekers and employers, which could lead to face-to-face, on-site interviews with candidates.

Over the years, countless success stories have emerged from this service, with many individuals finding their perfect career match. One of these is the 2025 Pittcon President, Heather Juzwa.

“I came to Pittcon – my very first Pittcon – when I was a senior in college. At that time I was working in the employment bureau and some very friendly Pittcon volunteers, that I will forever be grateful for, urged me to put my résumé into the employment bureau and go for a job,” Juzwa told IFLScience.  

“I was so nervous thinking ‘Oh, I’m not worthy, I don’t think I can do this’ – and son of a gun, I had several job offers by the end of the conference. I found the position of my dreams, and I have been there ever since.”

LinkedIn profile and headshot support

Along with the employment service, there are plenty of other ways Pittcon can help with career development.

For some, the prospect of navigating LinkedIn can be a daunting one. In 2025, Pittcon will have a brand-new service called the LinkedIn Bar. This will help attendees optimize their LinkedIn profiles to ensure they stand out to employers and potential career connections.

Pittcon will also be bringing back its highly popular, free headshot booth. This is where attendees receive a professional, high-quality headshot to use on company websites, LinkedIn, or any other professional platforms.

Help with developing and recognizing professional skills

Also new for 2025 is Pitch Pitt – an exciting area where participants can pitch their ideas to a panel of experts. This safe space will allow people to get immediate feedback on their proposals.

A staple of Pittcon is the wealth of knowledge that attendees can obtain from the wide range of posters, lectures, and symposiums. The event also offers a dedicated Professional Development Track, providing courses specifically designed for enhancing professional growth.

In 2024, attendees participated in courses that helped them deliver winning technical presentations and aided them in streamlining their laboratory using the programming language Python. There was truly something for everyone. In 2025, organized sessions will cover topics including how to be effective in science communication and how to navigate various career paths in the scientific field.  

There are also plenty of opportunities for people to present their research. Effective science communication is a highly sought-after skill, and employers often look for candidates who can demonstrate this ability. Presenting at a highly respected conference, like Pittcon, can give a CV that extra boost and help a person stand out to recruiters. 

Pittcon is not just for early career development

Along with early career development, Pittcon is always striving to support people throughout their working lives by recognizing those who have made significant achievements in their fields with sought-after awards.

Don’t miss out on the incredible value that attending Pittcon 2025 will bring to your career. Pittcon is “always on” for your professional growth, offering unparalleled access to the latest innovations, trends, and experts in the field. This conference promises to be the laboratory event of the year, providing you with the resources, connections, and knowledge to advance your career.

What career-defining opportunities will you seize in 2025?

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