Additional Suggestions: Getting the Most out the SfN Meeting and Beyond

Time & attention are limited!  ~ 17,000 conference presentations; you may have to miss one  Plan – it’s not too late!  Use the meeting planner to search, schedule and triage –Critical –Helpful –Interesting –Whatever

Time & attention are limited!  Shepherd energy as well as time  Understand the types of presentations –“Big” talks –Symposia –Minisymposia –Nanosymposia –Posters  Don’t give posters short shrift  Exhibits valuable even if no money

Networking  Have three descriptions of your research –30 sec –1 min –3-5 min  Note your interactions on business cards  Consider socials to meet “players”  If shy about introducing yourself to senior scientists, seek out students/postdocs and ask for an introduction

Networking  Expect most interactions to be brief  Goal is to facilitate later, more extensive conversation (real or virtual)  Follow up! Be persistent, if necessary

Be a steward of the discipline  Take advantage of chance to learn about: –The role of Neuroscience in society –Opportunities and approaches for public education and advocacy –The history of your field  Be an active member of the neuroscience community

Ask questions Spark conversations Be a mentor Share knowledge Post your resume and find a job Recruit candidates Explore your career options Find a resource for your classroom Post a review for fellow educators Upload and share your own resources SfN’s Online Member’s-Only Community

Continue the Discussion on  SfN’s members-only online community  More than 7,000 enhanced member profiles with bios  11,000+ members participating in 36 neuroscience-related communities

Log in using your SfN member credentials at neuronline.sfn.org.

Find me on NeurOnLine! I’m a member of many communities on NeurOnLine:  SfN Activities  Outreach  Research

NeuroJobs is the premier resource for neuroscience jobs, exclusively from the Society for Neuroscience. The user-friendly site was launched in 2005 and is designed specifically to benefit both employers and jobseekers.

Employment opportunities on NeuroJobs range from post-doctoral positions, faculty positions, neuroscience jobs in industry and alternative careers. SfN members receive additional job seeker benefits of job alerts and resume postings.

Registration is free for job seekers. During Neuroscience 2012, NeuroJobs users may additionally register for the on-site Career Center. Employers also may schedule interviews at a designated interview booth. For more information visit

New Features Include: Advance Search Options Saved Job Searches Enhanced Jobs Alerts Google Maps Social Media Integration Job Application Preview Searchable Portfolios Enhanced Privacy Settings National Healthcare Center Network (NHCN)

NeuroJobs Career Fair! Saturday, Oct. 13 8:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Hall E in Convention Center

First Annual Grad School Fair! Sun. and Mon. 12:00 – 1:00 in the Career Center area of Hall E  Representatives from many graduate programs  Gather information  Establish contacts

FUN Booth 3631CNDP Booth 3630