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 b Why are you here?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Job Sources

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

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

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

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

15. Effective Job Searching b Preparation b Perspective b Persistence