A Recruiter’s Perspective on Hiring Scientists and Engineers 

Few things in your career will be as daunting as the interview process. Knowing the perspective of your interviewer beforehand can be a distinct advantage. In this webcast, Peter Carley describes the hiring process for STEM-related positions from the HR perspective – from the development of the job description and posting to making the job offer.

You will learn how to tailor your resume for the position, how to prepare for the different types of interviews, tips for the day of your face-to-face interview and what research you need to do before receiving an offer. You will also discover how to approach the issue of salary during the recruiting process and get tips on effectively handling the negotiation of your compensation package. Hint: You have more leverage than you may realize!

Following Mr. Carley’s presentation, there will also be a live Q&A session, with an opportunity for participants to ask both general questions and to receive targeted guidance specific to individual situations.

Topics Covered Include:

• Understanding the HR perspective
• Tailoring your resume to get an interview
• Tips for interviewing to get an offer
• Negotiating your compensation package