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Job Search Strategies

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

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  1. 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

  2. Job Search Strategies • Why are you here?

  3. Types of Job Search • Internal — External • Voluntary — Forced

  4. Job Search is a Sales Job • Product knowledge • Marketplace awareness • Marketing materials • Sales calls • The Sale

  5. Plan the Work • Defining the ideal job • Defining the ideal targets • Setting goals and timelines • Evaluating progress

  6. Self-assessment • Skills & technical knowledge • Personal strengths & attributes • Values • Limitations

  7. Why do a Self-assessment? • Resume preparation • Interview preparation • Job offer evaluation

  8. Research • Research tools • Print • Web & Electronic • Informational meetings

  9. Why Research? • Targets • Interviews • Resumes & cover letters • Networking • Self-confidence

  10. Job Sources

  11. Work the Plan through Networking • What is networking & why should you do it? • Existing contacts • Building contacts

  12. Work the Plan using Recruiters • Retainer • Contingency • Contract

  13. Work the Plan • Ads • Professional organizations • Marketing letters to hiring managers • University alumni & career offices • Job hunting support groups

  14. Some Additional Considerations • Accuracy & Confidentiality • Roller coaster ride • Scheduling • Family and financial concerns • Job search at work

  15. Effective Job Searching • Preparation • Perspective • Persistence

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