Essential Job Search Skills for the Biomedical Engineer (BME)
a presentation by
Ms. Charla Triplett
Bioengineering, BIOE, 590 Seminar
October 19, 2007
This page contains an abstract of Ms. Triplett's talk as well as links to her PowerPoint slides and a view-on-demand streaming video of her talk. This information is posted as a service to those who could not attend the talk or who may find the information useful in the future.
The Speaker
Ms. Triplett has over 12 years of experience working with scientists and engineers in the biomedical field, holds a B.S. in Microbiology and a M.S. in Bioengineering. She has an established reputation in the career development area of Biomedical Engineering with strong ties to academic institutions and professional societies. In addition, she has extensive connections within the medical device and biotechnology industry. Her background includes building several biomedical engineering internship programs and consulting with The Biomedical Engineering Society. Charla currently serves as the President of the BME Career Alliance, a non-profit organization that helps connect biomedical engineering students with industry.
Abstract
Ms. Triplett's talk covered the following topics:
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The Resume -- how to create a winning resume and market your unique BME degree and skills |
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Employers -- the types of companies that hire BMEs, how to identify them and locate information about them |
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The Interview -- what to do before, during, and after the interview |
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Careers - the careers that biomedical engineers pursue and career considerations |
Links
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Click here to view a streaming video of the presentation -- Windows Media Player required |
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The speaker suggested that job seekers find information about companies in which they are interested or interviewing. Penn State students have access to a wealth of company information through the Penn State Libraries. A good place to start looking for company information is the Schreyer Business Library home page, http://www.libraries.psu.edu/business/. Or, you can consult one of the librarians in the Engineering Library, http://www.libraries.psu.edu/eng/. They will be happy to assist you. |
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