Hints for graduates looking for a job

• Go to workshops, conferences and give a talk or presentation

• Learn foreign languages, Go abroad for training – even a short stay can be valuable

• Get a feeling for the technology and industrial problems

• Get a feeling for costs

JOB OFFERS

ALL FIELDS http://pl.indeed.com + Aplikacja – Android

COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY • http://www.ccl.net/chemistry/announcements/jobs/

index.shtml ORGANIC CHEMISTRY • http://jobs.trovit.ca/organic-chemistry-jobs • CIVIL ENGINEERING • http://www.civilengineeringcrossing.com/lcblowawa

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Academic Curriculum vitae (template)

CONTACT INFORMATION Name, Address, City, State, Zip code, Telephone number, Cell Phone number, Email address

EDUCATION academic background, including undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.

Graduate Institution, City, State, Degree, Major, Date of Graduation, Dissertation Graduate Institution, City, State, Degree, Major, Date of Graduation, Thesis, Undergraduate Institution, City, State , Degree, Major, Date of Graduation

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY List in chronological order, include position details and dates.

FELLOWSHIPS List internships and fellowships, including organization, title and dates.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATION List type of license, certification or accreditation and date received.

PUBLICATIONS / BOOKS PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

SKILLS / INTERESTS

Important points

Resumes don’t get jobs, they get interviews. Expect to write more than one draft and ask someone experienced to read it

Your resume must pass a 15 sec glance test as employers receive hundreds of CV

Appearance counts: error proof your CV eliminating spelling, punctuation and typing errors. Errors will screen you from being considered for an interview. Photocopies should be sharp and clear.

Avoid the use of word ‘’I”, jargon and exaggeration

Don’t include: gender, religion, marital status, health, number of children, photographs, hobbies, salary requirements, reasons for leaving a job,

https://resumegenius.com/ Resume Genius’ Resume Checklist Contact Information Name includes first and last name Address is current and located in the same region as employer Phone number is the most direct possible Email address is professional, including only minor variations of legal name Information is properly spaced and centered on page Professional Experience Experiences match resume formats (reverse chronological, functional or combination) Each experience includes concise descriptions of responsibilities and achievements Each experience includes employer’s name and location Each bullet is succinct and not exceeding three sentences in length Detail for each experience increases with recency and relevance of experience Employer, Location and Date information differentiated from bullet points by bolding or text size increase Experiences listed are relatable, applicable or transferable in some way to position being applied to

Education If graduated from higher educational institutions such as college, university or vocational school it’s not necessary to include high school experience If GPA is above 3.5 state so, on a scale of 4.0. Ex. “3.6/4.0 GPA” List any honors received upon graduation Include name of degree earned Additional Skills Focus on skills related to the position being applied to Include certifications or 3rd party training achievements Include software knowledge Exclude irrelevant personal information Formatting Ensure borders are even, text is all properly indented and the formatting retains continuity throughout entire document Check that dates make sense and are ordered logically See that some form of numerical quantification has been added to body of the resume. Check for grammar errors such as usage of “their/there/they’re” and punctuation usage such as periods, commas and apostrophes.

Cover letter (template)

• Contact Information Your Name , Address , City, State, Zip Code, Phone Number, Email Address

Date

• Employer Contact Information Name , Title , Company, Address , City, State, Zip Code

• Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: • The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying

for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up. • The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing.

Mention the position you are applying for. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and concise regarding your request. Convince the reader that they should grant the interview or appointment you requested in the first paragraph. The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Make strong connections between your abilities and their needs. Mention specifically how your skills and experience match the job you are applying for.

• Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it. Try to support each statement you make with a piece of evidence. Use several shorter paragraphs or bullets rather than one large block of text.

• Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up. State that you will do so and indicate when (one week's time is typical). You may want to reduce the time between sending out your resume and follow up if you fax or e-mail it.

• Respectfully yours, • Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter) • Typed Signature

Resume Genius’ Cover Letter Checklist

• Contact Information • Name of company applying to, not your own contact information • Address of company applying to, use location specified in job posting • Company contact info left aligned at top of page • Insert space after company contact information then address interviewer by name if possible • Body • Keep opening greeting brief and direct • State where you discovered job opening • Include why you’re applying to the position • Consider adding two or three targeted bullet points for emphasis • Body is brief, with two or three short paragraphs • Closing • Include professional send-off such as “Thank you for your time” or simply “Sincerely” • Include hand written signature in addition to typed name in closing • Include your current address after sign-off, matching address on resume • Format • Font is not below 10pt or exceeding 12pts • Line Spacing is not below single spaced or exceeding 1.5 • Letter total length does not exceed one page • Margins and borders are standardized, matching those of attached resume • No colors, word art, pictures or symbols • Double check for grammatical or spelling errors

Resume Genius’ Interview Checklist

• Documents • Do you have at least 3 copies your resume printed on quality paper? • Do you have an extra copy of the cover letter you submitted? • If applying for a job requiring a portfolio, do you have examples of your work? • Do you have a completed application form or copy of the job posting? • Do you have a copy of employment eligibility or personal identification? • Do you have a notebook or extra paper to jot down notes and questions? • Do you have a sturdy folder or folio to organize all of the above documents neatly? • Attire • Have you had a recent haircut or styled/combed/brushed your hair? • Have you taken time to organize a professional looking outfit? • Do you have shoes appropriate for the selected clothes? • Is your outfit wrinkle free and worn properly (ties, belts, collars, etc) • If you have poor eyesight, are you wearing your glasses or contact lenses? • Have you brushed your teeth to ensure non-offensive odor projection? • Have you planned an appropriate amount of time to reach the location of • the interview at least 15 minutes early? • Have you researched the company thoroughly beforehand, knowing its • industry, primary products/services and business ethos?

Behavior Did you turn you cell phone off or set it to silent? Did you make sure to use the restroom before the interview? Did you attain mental focus prior to introductions? Did you make a proper introduction with a firm handshake and reasonable eye contact? Did you maintain regular eye contact during the interview, maintain a proactive posture and ask questions? Did you take notes during the interview for reference or jot down questions? Did you engage in the interview by reacting to information with thought, respond to questions thoughtfully and appear

enthusiastic about the position? Closing

Did you ask at least 2 meaningful questions? Did you attain a date at which you can expect to hear back from the interviewer(s)? Did you collect all of your documents and belongings? Did you close with a thank you and handshake comparable to the introductory greeting? Did you turn your phone back on upon exiting the building to be instantly reachable?

Follow-up Did you send a properly formatted thank you letter within 24 hours of concluding the interview? Did you supplement the follow up letter with a phone call to the interviewer? Did you take notes and apply knowledge from this interview for your next interview? If offered the job, do you have a clear understanding of start time, salary and job expectations?

Important points in an interview

Develop and demonstrate social competence: communication, working as a team member or leader capable of making decisions or setting up a strategy

Flexibility: demonstrate the ability and readiness to change work character

research > development > production

Prepare a number of relevant qestions regarding: costs, quality, environment, health & safety, legislation, workers, etc.

Interview - important points

• Conservative clothing is always a good choice. Your image is set with the interviewer in the first 20 seconds

• Arrive before the actual interview time

• Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake and smile.

• Keep eye contact and avoid gestures.

• Watch for closing signals.

Resume Genius’ Thank You Letter Checklist

• Make sure the letter is sent within 24 hours of the initial interview • Send a thank you letter to everyone who granted an interview, regardless of how

it went • Address the person who interviewed you by name • Left align letter text • Briefly touch upon some of the highlights of the interview or key • experiences that you feel make you a stand-out applicant • Answer any questions you felt you didn’t fully answer, or answer to • satisfaction during the interview • If Thank You letter is emailed, email it from the same address that was • included on the submitted resume. • If printing, use a similar paper stock to that which your initial cover letter • and resume were printed on • Use the same font style and size that was used on the submitted cover • letter and resume • Make sure the letter does not exceed one page in length • If mailing a physical letter include a hand written signature • Check word usage by reading the letter aloud to yourself before sending • Double check spelling and punctuation before emailing or mailing

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Target an organization Research the organization Write an individual resume for each targeted organization Use the resume as interview follow-up sales literature Write an impact letter to get an interview Bring something helpful to the company to the interview Skip the personel department Ask influential people to recommend you to potential employer Visit your target companies at trade shows Find out what problems you could solve for employer Never write resume longer than 2 pages Plan thoughtful questions to ask during interview Be prepared to show examples of past work Be sure how to pronounce everybody names Anticipate questions related to your experience, qualifications, personal goals, personal interests, work history, Show something what could be interesting for company