Jobs etc. + Reminders
During Friday 2/22's meeting we talked about jobs, who has them and who's still looking. Some key parts of job hunting are:
• Making contacts:
- The name of the game is networking, getting known by people with connections. This is where it's not what you know, it's who you know becomes so important.
- Professional society membership and meetings are very useful here...it's not too late to join Material Advantage, which gives you access to the resources of four, yes four, professionals societies, ASM International, TMS, ACerS and AIST, all for just $25. Resources include resume posting and access to job postings. There's also a guy named Al Singmaster at the local ASM Chapter who runs an employment agency in the "materials" field...a good person to meet, and get your resume to.
- Be persistent and polite.
- Avoid imposing too many restraints, e.g. "job must be within 2 miles of Drexel".
- If you do get interviews you MUST follow up with a Thank You note to all the key people you interviewed with within 24 hours. E-mail is acceptable today.
- Get yourself some business cards and list you contact information.
- Do your "homework" on the company in advance of the interview...know in detail what they do, where they are located, how big the company is and so on.
- Consult with experts at Drexel's career counseling office.
SOME Important Reminders:
- Take a look at your transcripts and make sure that you aren't missing any required course, or an elective...count up the credits and make sure you have enough. If you have an issue then please see Mrs. Trachtman ASAP.
- Winter Term progress presentations will be held on Friday March 14th. Latest versions of the schedule were handed out on Friday...if there are conflicts I need to know ASAP please.
- The emphasis should be on results, progress and what's needed to complete your project in Spring. Briefly recap the what, why and how at the start of your presentation, but don't overdo it. Update your project timeline.
- Remember to invite your external sponsors.