This workshop will help students and graduates to:
- Connect what they learned in their photonics program to what an employer needs
- Understand what to expect when searching for employment
- Focus on areas that need to be improved
- Gain confidence
The workshop includes the following topics:
- Transferable skills: from college to photonics employment
- Job searching strategies: general and specific for photonics technicians
- Resume and cover letter: dos and don’ts. Examples
- Application process: stages and best approaches
- Interview preparation & technical Interviews: what do you need to know
- Professional follow-up
To schedule a workshop at your institution, please complete the form below.
For more questions about the workshop, contact Natalia Chekhovskaya at (772) 462-7295 or nchekhov@irsc.edu
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