Welcome to EngrD 2190 - Chemical Process Design & Analysis Professor T. M. Duncan The Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Today: General Overview of ChemE Curriculum Professional Development and Career Planning TA Panel
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Welcome to EngrD 2190 -
Chemical Process Design & Analysis
Professor T. M. Duncan
The Robert Frederick Smith School
of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Today:
General Overview of ChemE Curriculum
Professional Development and Career Planning
TA Panel
Chemical Engineering
Core Concepts
Mass, Energy, and Economic Balances
Transport Phenomena - Heat & Mass Transfer
Chemical Thermodynamics
Chemical Kinetics
The Chemical Engineering Curriculum
The Progression of Topicsin the Chemical Engineering Core Curriculum
Professional Development:What does it mean for a student?
For an undergraduate student, the goal of professional development is to develop an awareness and competency in skills that will help you in your career.
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Managing a job search (resume, career fair, networking)
Understanding what types of jobs may be of interest to you
Personal Brand Management
Teamwork and conflict resolution
Effective Leadership
Best practices for professional communications and
• Review the companies and job postings on Handshake and select those of interest. https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/login
• Prepare specific questions.
− Use company websites, press releases, and official social media marketing channels to educate yourself about the company and/or job listings. Show you have done your homework!
• Dress appropriately and respectfully.
• Prioritize the employers you're most interested in meeting with.
− If time allows, start with an employer you are less interested in, which will give you a chance to practice your approach.
• Bring copies of your resume to leave with employers.
• Prepare an personal pitch for yourself.
− Succinct explanation of your background, goals, and why you are a great prospect. It should invite conversation.
− At a career fair, expect no more than 90 seconds of interaction.
• Use a firm handshake and make eye contact when you introduce yourself.
• Ask questions, but also listen.
• Take notes and inquire about next steps. Note specific employer information sessions, on-campus interviewing and projected hiring dates that will affect you.
• Ask the representative for his/her card or contact information, and then promptly send a thank-you note. If appropriate, connect with the representative on LinkedIn.
• Be courteous! You will only have 1-2 minutes with the company recruiter…don’t overstay your welcome if there are people behind you in line - offer to continue your conversation at a later time.
Assignment #1 Part A – Due Tuesday 9/03/19• Create a profile for yourself on Handshake if you don’t have one.
Take a screen shot of your account homepage, and submit it. https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/login
• Identify three companies you want to visit at the career fair, and write three questions for each that will help you probe the opportunities they have, and submit them.
• Write a career fair pitch for yourself. Record yourself delivering the pitch, and submit it. Aim for 10-15 seconds of content.
• Submit 1-3 to Profs Vaeth and Woltornist in one email with “EngrD2190’, ‘Your Name’ and ‘Career Fair’ in the subject line by NOON TUESDAY 9/03/19.