1. AWARENESS - JOB SEARCH SPRING 2011 IEEE.org

2. IEEE USA Purpose: IEEE wants to help their members find employment IEEE USA offers services for the Unemployed or At-Risk Member 1. JOB LISTINGS 2. EMPLOYMENT & CAREER STRATEGIES ONLINE COMMUNITY 3. REDUCED DUES 4. INSURANCE 5. 2008 IEEE-USA EMPLOYMENT SURVEY 6. CONSULTING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP 7. IEEE-USA's eBOOKS & WEBINARS 8. A VOICE IN WASHINGTON 9. LOCAL IEEE SECTION & PACE NETWORK PRESENTATIONS 10. CAREER TRANSITIONS — QUICK RESPONSE TEAM 11. CALCULATE YOUR WORTH 12. IEEE-USA EMPLOYMENT & CAREER SERVICES REGIONAL COORDINATORS 13. Contact your Regional Coordinator for assistance

3. IEEE USA IEEE-USA EMPLOYMENT & CAREER SERVICES REGIONAL COORDINATORS Are prepared to help the Unemployed or At-Risk Member Chair John Twitchell Jean Eason Region 1: Don Herres Region 2: Murty Polavarapu Region 3: Edward L. Kirchner Region 4: Tarek Lahdhiri Region 5: Jeffry Handal Region 6: Larry Hamerman IEEE – USA Staff: Scott Grayson www.ieeeusa.org/careers/help/default.asp

4. IEEE USA – Webinars IEEE USA webinar: “An Overview of IEEE/IEEE-USA Career Services” Highlights: 1. Employment Assistance 2. Career Development 3. Help for Members with Consulting Business Needs 4. Products and Services 5. Virtual Career Fairs

5. IEEE USA - Networking JOB MARKET STATISTICS …. 75% people find jobs thru Networking 10% people find jobs thru Job Postings 15% people find jobs thru Recruiters Two webinars on Networking IEEE USA webinar: Enhance Your Career With Online Networking Networking Solutions for Career Success

6. IEEE USA – Employment Networks IEEE Employment Groups are structured similar to the Consultants Network IEEE Suggests Scheduled Meetings Share information about what products, programs and services are available for members. List of 100. Invite Speakers who can provide information from HR perspective

7. IEEE USA – Employment Networks IEEE Schenectady Employment Group is informal and open to all members who are interested in Career Services information and Employment Resources. IEEE USA webinar: How Can Your Section Start an Employment Network? Website Links 1. www.quintcareers.com/test.html 2. ~/informational_interview.html 3. ~/intvres.html

8. IEEE USA – Interview Preparation Prepare yourself to talk to Potential Employers IEEE USA webinar: Interviewing Types and Preparation It’s Time for the Interview

9. IEEE USA – Hidden Job Market IEEE JOB SITE: 10% people find jobs on job boards by sending a resume Networking is key to getting an interview Steps to finding work 1. Target a few Companies 2. Contact Hiring Managers 3. Ask for Employment Referrals 4. Contact members using SAMIEE database 5. Learn more about the Hidden Job Market Use SAMIEE to contact professionals on the IEEE website

10. IEEE USA LinkedIn  Build a Network by inviting others to join  Track Discussions for potential connections  Identify all resources available Wall Street Journal  Find Companies  Investigate how they are doing? Experience, Inc

11. IEEE USA Career Navigator 1. Target Companies o By Location o How is the company doing right now? o Do you know anyone at the company? o Are they sucessful? o Use SAMIEE resource for IEEE member at the company 2. Hidden Managers in Companies o Investigate employees o Ask for a Job to get an interview. 3. Research the Company 4. Follow Up – Make a Connection through the Network

12. IEEE USA Create a Personal Membership Account o For Members Only o IEEE Web Account Set up myDesktop Learn how to use SAMIEE Ask for Referrals See the IEEE Website for more information