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Lab Support University Program PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS

Lab Support University Program PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS. (847)678-5171 Chicago@LabSupport.com www.onassignment.com. Today’s Goals. Reviewing career options Resumes Interview to get a job Job Hunting Techniques Start your careers!. Reviewing Career Options.

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Lab Support University Program PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS

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  1. Lab Support University ProgramPARTNERING FOR SUCCESS (847)678-5171 Chicago@LabSupport.com www.onassignment.com

  2. Today’s Goals • Reviewing career options • Resumes • Interview to get a job • Job Hunting Techniques • Start your careers!

  3. Reviewing Career Options

  4. Biotech Pharmaceutical Personal Care Nutraceutical Food and Beverage Flavors / Fragrance Instrument Manufacturing Petrochemical Materials Environmental Aerospace/ Automotive Paints/ Coatings Chemical Polymers Industries Served by Lab Support

  5. Departments in These Industries Quality Control Quality Assurance Research & Development Formulations Process Design and Scale up Analytical & Method Development Technical Support Regulatory

  6. Typical Positions • Lab technician • Assisting Senior Scientists • Routine lab analysis • Wet chemistry, microbiology • Chemist • Analytical chemistry working with instrumentation • Wet chemistry • Biologist • Microbiological or Molecular Bio techniques

  7. …and if you don’t want a lab job? • Technical sales and marketing • Regulatory Affairs • Quality Assurance • Human Resources, Recruitment • Teaching • Patenting

  8. Resumes

  9. Your Resume What is the purpose of a Resume? To represent you and your skills as it applies to a particular position Good Resume = Interview Good Interview = Job Bad Resume = No Interview (& no job!)

  10. Resume examples What do you think of this resume?

  11. Resume Examples What do you think of this resume?

  12. Rules for a successful resume • Be Brief • One page is sufficient for entry level • Ok to have a 2 page resume if have co-ops or other experience • Apply standard structure • Use chronological format (most recent first) • Use bullet points and phrases • Appearance counts! • Check for spelling and grammar errors

  13. Resume Tailoring Header • Name • Phone number(s) with VM • Address • Email(s) that will allow Spam Filters Objective • Clear concise statement expressing your intended career path. • Make it general - should help and not hurt you when looking for jobs Education • Include degree, major and school • Graduation (or anticipated) date with Month/Year • GPA (if over 3.0) and honors such as Dean’s List • Include Coursework if still in school or new grad

  14. Resume Tailoring Work History (No gaps) • Any experience is good experience • Include research, work study, work for professor, etc…when possible • Begin with most recent job (research) including Title, company, location and dates of employment (Month/ Year) Skills • Scientific (Aseptic Technique, GC, Wet Chemistry, etc) • SciFinder, LabView, MatLab, Solidworks, ProE, anything relating to degree • MS Office, Computer Languages (C++, HTML, Etc…) • Foreign Languages Certifications/Publications/Licenses • Publications • Patents/Patent Applications • ACS, GMP, HACCP, HAZWOPER, etc…

  15. Resume Tailoring Activities • Sports Teams (Varsity or Intramural) • Clubs • Sorority or Fraternity • Hobbies (including outside of school) • Specifically Note leadership positions (board member, president, etc...) References • Available upon request • DO NOT have actual references on your resume

  16. Resume Tailoring – The DO NOT Have Info • Do NOT list any personal information: height, weight, gender, marital status, SS Number, birthday, religious activities, hobbies, interests, etc… • Do NOT have any links or references to myspace, facebook, or other online sites you have posted personal information. • Do NOT have unexplained gaps in work experiences. Include why you left on your resume (laid off, personal reasons, etc…) • Do NOT write high school information • AND ABSOLUTELY DO NOT HAVE ANY FALSE INFORMATION.

  17. Interview to get a job

  18. What Employers Look For: • Clear and effective communication skills • Ability to work effectively within a team environment • Enthusiasm & Interest • Adaptability • Relevant experience

  19. Prepare for an Interview • Research the company, interviewer, anything you can before going to an interview via website and review job posting • Practice answering questions like: • Why this degree (special projects, teachers, etc) • Your skills and experience • Work Attitude and Goals • KEEP YOUR ANSWERS POSITITVE AND TO THE POINT • Prepare thoughtful and intelligent questions for the interviewer about the company, it’s product, your role, position in the market and any positive news.

  20. Prepare for an Interview • Dress professionally • Business attire • Men: Shirt, tie and dress pants • Women: Blouse and pants • Be organized • Bring extra copies of resume and references • Carry a folder with extra paper to take notes • Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early • Note: Evaluation starts at reception!

  21. When Interviewing Watch Body Language • Use a firm handshake, direct eye contact and a smile • Crossing your arms, nodding hurriedly or inappropriately, NOT maintaining eye contact, or making tense facial expressions can all send the wrong message. Remain Positive • No matter how well you prepare for an interview, things may not always go as smoothly as you had hoped. Whatever happens, roll with the punches. • Keep a positive attitude and remain confident in your ability to land the job is one sure way to impress any hiring manager. • Do not speak negatively about past employers, experiences, or others

  22. When Interviewing Be a STAR Employers want to know about YOU and your experiences. NOT yes and no answers. When answering behavioral-based questions, use the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result). You need an Introduction (Situation or Task), the Body (Actions) and a Conclusion (Result). Have examples ready.

  23. Do Not’s of Interviewing • Do NOT share information about your personal life. Keep all questions and answers work related. • Do NOT discuss (or ask about) salary or benefits unless the interviewer specifically requests/provides information. • Do NOT answer with an opinion, a theory or a vague response. • Do NOT feel that you have to talk continually.

  24. DO NOT’s of Interviewing • No strong scents (good or bad) • No cell phones • No chewing gum or candy • No rolling around or swiveling in your chair – it is distracting • No clicking of a pen

  25. In Closing • ASK for the job! • Employers want to see enthusiasm • Tell them why you would make a good fit and WHY you are so excited about the position. • Ask about Next Steps/Follow Up • Get dates of next possible interview, when can you expect a response • Send a Thank You • Preferably, a hand written card to all involved in the interview and make sure to again state your enthusiasm about the position (Watch your spelling and grammar!) • Email is acceptable

  26. Job Hunting Techniques

  27. Traditional Job Hunting Techniques: Networking (professional meetings, friends) • Professors/ University Career Services • Professional Associations Advertisements • Scientific Journals • Newspapers (local and national) Internet (Monster/Careerbuilder…others)

  28. Creative Job Hunting Professional Trade Shows • Obtain good company and market information • Meet potential hiring managers Specialist Recruitment Agencies (ie Lab Support) • Tap into the hidden job market • The benefits of Contract, and Contract-to-Hire • Permanent Job Opportunities

  29. What can we do for you?? • Reduce stress • Increase marketability to employers • Receive one-on-one assistance with effective resume writing and interviewing techniques • Learn what employers are currently looking for from graduates • Prepare for the challenges involved in landing your first job • Learn about the many career options available to you

  30. Get ready to Start your careers!!Any Questions?

  31. Catherine McCarthy • Sr. Branch Leader and Recruiter • Started with Lab Support in Jan. 2001 • BS Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana • Experience working in environmental and pharmaceutical labs

  32. Purnima Sethi • Sr. Recruiter • BS Biochemistry from University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana • Started with Lab Support in July 2002 • Experience working in R&D and QC in Pharmaceutical companies such as Abbott and Baxter

  33. Sarah Doran • Account Executive • Started with Lab Support in 2007 • Bachelors in Microbiology from Southern Illinois University • Experience as a R&D Microbiologist in the food industry

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