The editor of Microscopy Today has asked me to write an article which describes the Placement Office of the Microscopy Society of America and I have accepted this opportunity to bring the history and operation of the Office to the attention of ms readers in what follows the word “Candidate” refers to a member of MSA who is in good standing and who has registered appropriately with the Placement Office as actively seeking a position or a change, and “Employer” refers to institutions or companies who have registered with the Office as having a position open.