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Job Search Strategies. Produced by American Institute of Chemical Engineers Career Services and the Professional Development Committee Patrick Amaral, Betty Feehan and W.R. Hencke and your Local Section. Job Search Strategies. Why are you here?. Types of Job Search. Internal — External
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Job Search Strategies Produced by American Institute of Chemical Engineers Career Services and the Professional Development Committee Patrick Amaral, Betty Feehan and W.R. Hencke and your Local Section
Job Search Strategies • Why are you here?
Types of Job Search • Internal — External • Voluntary — Forced
Job Search is a Sales Job • Product knowledge • Marketplace awareness • Marketing materials • Sales calls • The Sale
Plan the Work • Defining the ideal job • Defining the ideal targets • Setting goals and timelines • Evaluating progress
Self-assessment • Skills & technical knowledge • Personal strengths & attributes • Values • Limitations
Why do a Self-assessment? • Resume preparation • Interview preparation • Job offer evaluation
Research • Research tools • Print • Web & Electronic • Informational meetings
Why Research? • Targets • Interviews • Resumes & cover letters • Networking • Self-confidence
Work the Plan through Networking • What is networking & why should you do it? • Existing contacts • Building contacts
Work the Plan using Recruiters • Retainer • Contingency • Contract
Work the Plan • Ads • Professional organizations • Marketing letters to hiring managers • University alumni & career offices • Job hunting support groups
Some Additional Considerations • Accuracy & Confidentiality • Roller coaster ride • Scheduling • Family and financial concerns • Job search at work
Effective Job Searching • Preparation • Perspective • Persistence