Serving Eastern Massachusetts
Course Description
| Course Name: | Find the Job You Want in this Turbulent Economy |
| Time & Date: | May 21, 2010 8:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Location: | Holiday Inn Select Hotel, 15 Middlesex Canal Park Road, Woburn, MA |
| Speaker: | John Hoschette, Career Development Coaches |
| Sponsor: | IEEE North Shore Subsection |
The North Shore Subsection is underwriting this Career Workshop for Boston Section unemployed members and ones that are underemployed or are threatened by down-sizing, consolidations or shutdowns. Some members are facing job searches for the first time in many a year and are in need of learning the new ways of conducting a job search. The intent of the workshop is to help you re-hone your skills and learn the latest ways and avenues needed to locate a new opportunity in the current environment. The Subsection feels strongly in the need to assist our unemployed members and will be providing sponsorship for any member that is unemployed with proof of employment status.
Overview
Every engineer needs strong career planning strategies in order to survive and get ahead in corporate America. This workshop is packed with real-world tips supported by actual work experiences and examples. Step by step guidance in handling a multitude of career issues is presented and includes a course workbook to develop a resume, cover letter, a 30 second “commercial” and much more.
The presenter draws upon more than three decades of experience to cover every aspect of an engineer’s career, helping you build the skills you need to find the job you want.
Outline
| 7:30-8:00 AM: | Registration |
| 8:00 AM: | Opening remarks |
| 8:15 AM: | The Job Search Process Social Networking: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Networking Exercise Creating a 30 second commercial |
| 10:00 AM: | Break |
| 10:15 AM: | Significant accomplishment inventory Searching For Jobs Person to Person Utilizing search firms/Headhunters Online/Internet methods Finding job opportunities |
| 12:00 PM: | Lunch |
| 12:45 PM: | Resume writing made easy Skill identification exercise Cover Letter Writing Portfolio |
| 2:30 PM: | Break |
| 3:00 PM: | Interviewing Preparing for the interview Controlling the interview Handling the difficult questions Telephone interviews Class Assignment Starting a new job Personal action plan- capturing your actions |
| 4:30 PM: | Closing remarks |
Target Audience
Engineers
Benefits of Attending
Who Would Benefit / Benefits of Attending:
Professionals who are in transition: out of work - job loss; Professionals who are considering leaving a less than positive job situation. Corporate takeovers, mergers, shutdowns and reductions are all too common in today’s engineering world - this course is a practical hands-on approach to surviving it all!
This workshop will review the essential career skills you need to assist in finding a job. The following will be covered and much more:
- Job Searching, Resume and Cover Letters
- Interviewing and Networking with a development of a (your own) 30 second “Commercial”
- How to better handle the emotional effects of a job loss, career change, or an unstable work environment
- Tips to reestablish a routine in your life while in transition
Speaker’s Bio
John
Hoschette, IEEE Senior Member, Technical Director- Lockheed Martin,
Author and Founder of Career Development Coaches.
John has been an Engineering Manager for over 20 years; an Instructor with the Gordon Institute of Tufts University for over 10 years. He has lectured at the University of Arizona, Brown University, Massachusetts-Amherst, Minnesota, Santa Clara, Stanford University and University of California-Berkeley. John is also an active senior member of IEEE, receiving a Citation of honor award. John has also worked with other world–class organizations such as Northrop Grumman, Honeywell, Alliant Tech, and Loral. Mr. Hoschette has helped more than 5,000 engineers enhance and advance their careers.
The workshop is based on his books titled “Career Advancement and Survival for Engineers” and “The Engineers Career Guide” published by John Wiley.
Registration includes, coffee breaks, lunch and handouts
Decision (Run/Cancel) Date for this Courses is
FEES
Payment received by May 10: IEEE Members $30
Payment received by May 10: Non-members $40
Payment received after May 10: IEEE Members $40
Payment received after May 10: Non-members $50