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 b Why are you here?

Types of Job Search b Internal — External b Voluntary — Forced

Job Search is a Sales Job b Product knowledge b Marketplace awareness b Marketing materials b Sales calls b The Sale

Plan the Work b Defining the ideal job b Defining the ideal targets b Setting goals and timelines b Evaluating progress

Self-assessment b Skills & technical knowledge b Personal strengths & attributes b Values b Limitations

Why do a Self-assessment? Why do a Self-assessment? b Resume preparation b Interview preparation b Job offer evaluation

Research b Research tools PrintPrint Web & ElectronicWeb & Electronic Informational meetingsInformational meetings

Why Research? b Targets b Interviews b Resumes & cover letters b Networking b Self-confidence

Job Sources

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

Work the Plan using Recruiters b Retainer b Contingency b Contract

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

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

Effective Job Searching b Preparation b Perspective b Persistence