1. The Chemical Engineering Job Search Presentation by Itanza Lawrence Career Placement Officer Organized in conjunction with ChEGO

2. Key Points Companies Industries Background Resume Cover Letters Organization Networking

3. You have to use all available ResourcesResources COMPANIES

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5. Industries Bulk Chemicals – Dow, Exxon Chemical, BASF Specialty Chemicals – Corning, Foamex, PPG Industries Petroleum Products – Arco, Chevron, Shell Pharmaceuticals – Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck Electronics – AT&T, General Electric, Xerox Food Products – Frito Lay, General Mills, Kraft Consumer Products – 3M, Johnson & Johnson Process Design, Operation, and Consulting – Fluor Daniel Software for Chemical Engineering – Aspen Technology Paper and Pulp – Mead Corporation Automotive – Chrysler, Ford, General Motors Finance & Investing – First Manhattan Cons. Group, McKinsey &Co. Referenced from: https://duncan.cbe.cornell.edu/cheme112/CHEMESITES/COMPANIES/https://duncan.cbe.cornell.edu/cheme112/CHEMESITES/COMPANIES/

6. BACKGROUND WHY ARE YOU A VALUABLE ASSET TO THE ENGINEERING WORLD? Hard work Determination A great laugh Ability to think outside of the box Previous experience Research, summer jobs, internships, student group leadership Writing Skills Your culture

7. The Resume Must Have… Clearly defined margins Contact information GPA* Clear Format Must NOT Have… Typos Excessive formatting “I” More than 1 page

8. Name in LARGE font Education at the top Locations and dates on the right hand side balance the resume Clear Margin (no less than.65”) Consistent Formatting - Location, font & size Experience should be listed in reverse chronological order Action words to begin bullet points Include all relevant skills

9. Talk about the role your applying for Tell them why you are excited Tell them why your background adds to your value Address additional skills Close and reiterate interest

10. Organization/Preparation Create an excel sheet with relevant informationexcel sheet – Organization name – Link – Interest level – Contact Keep it updated Prepare before speaking with employers

11. NETWORKING LinkedIn – Chemical Engineering GroupGroup Center for Career Education – Lionshare Conferences Networking is a powerful tool responsible for the majority of career placement. This goes beyond personal, long-term relationships and can come from short term acquaintances developed through LinkedIn, Student Group Associations and introductions at career fairs.

12. Questions?