CAREER ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES Fermilab and Universities Research Associates, Inc. will sponsor a two day Career Assessment Workshop for graduate students and postdocs who intend to make the transition into non-academic employment. The workshop will be held on Monday and Tuesday, January 18-19, 1999 from 9am - 4pm in Wilson Hall 15SW conference room. The seminar will be run by Jarosz Associates, Career Continuation Consultants, and will cover topics such as networking, interviewing skills and resume preparation. An outline of the basic components of the seminar is attached. The course is open to all students and postdocs from the Fermilab community. Class size is limited to 10 people. Because class sizes are limited, only graduate students who are within 9 months of graduating will be accepted. The seminar is co-sponsored by Fermilab and the URA and will be held free of charge to the individual. To enroll, complete the form below and return it to Linda Coney at lconey@fnal.gov no later than JANUARY 11. Questions can be addressed to Linda Coney. This information will also be made available on the GSA web page. Linda Coney UEC Representative ------------------------------------------------------------------------ JAROSZ SEMINAR ELEMENTS TO SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT ------------------------------------------------ REACTIONS TO CHANGE o Identifying and understanding personal feelings o Impact on others o Ownership for reactions and change o Immediate dos and don'ts o Time management PERSONAL SURVEY o Values/Motivators o Accomplishments o Skills/Style o Interests/Targets THE RESUME o Formats o Styles o Resume Samples THE EMPLOYMENT MARKET o Want Ads o Recruiters o Mailings o Job Fairs MARKETING GAME PLAN - NETWORKING o Letters o Telephone Techniques o Contact Development o Campaign Control INTERVIEWING o Background Information o Interview Outline o Sample Questions o Interview Managements NEGOTIATING OFFERS FOR EMPLOYMENT o Process o Dos and Don'ts o Selection of Right Offer FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS RESOURCE INFORMATION