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1 How to apply for a job in the Chemistry and Life Sciences Industry Sven Hemmink CheckMark Labrecruitment

2 CheckMark Labrecruitment Leading recruitment specialist in Chemistry and Life Sciences Permanent and temporary positions MBO, HBO, WO, PhD and Post Doc Starters & experienced professionals (Petro) chemistry, biochemistry, food industry, biotechnology, pharmacy Job posting website Analyst, Researcher, (Bio) Process technologist, Technician, (Sr) Scientist, Lab manager, Team leader, Sales Engineer, Customer Support employee, Product Specialist, QA officer, etc.

3 Can not find the position you are after? Register online and: We ll contact you Weekly job mail

4 Contact details Gouda Amsterdam Rotterdam LinkedIn: CheckMark Labrecruitment

5 How to apply for a job in the Chemistry and Life Sciences Industry Job Hunting: A personal marketing campaign

6 Job Hunting: A personal marketing campaign On paper (digital) CV Motivation letter In an interview

7 Commercials Short and uncomplicated Sticks Makes you curious Slightly better than reality (but not nonsense claims)

8 Preparation On paper Target group analysis Vacancy Company Product analysis Website, LinkedIn, Twitter, news items, etc. Telephone Is the job still vacant? Ask well prepared questions Check if you are suitable for the job Why appealing? Why you? Commercial but close to reality Examples! Best of you e.g. personal characteristics Focus on the jobs that really suit you

9 CV is read first (and sometimes alone!) Make sure it convinces! Personalise your CV Profile: Short description of yourself (3 sentences, no motivation letter!): Who are you? What are you looking for? What do you have to offer? Nice (matching) picture Unknown company? (or very specific department) Describe in a few words Pay attention to keywords in text and titles; people look for those (first) Keep it comprehensible, inviting!

10 Professional CV A few years experience Many years : 1-2 pages : max 2-3 pages Inversely chronological (last first) Clear time periods (month/year) Complete personal details: Profile Name, address, date of birth, cell nr, , gender, (LinkedIn-profile),. sexybitch@gmail.com Picture Education (courses) Work experience (Courses) Hobbies / side activities References (Publications) Example CV s CV-check; free of charge

11 Education: only relevant info! Period, Education, Specialization, graduation date Briefly mention PhD period! Internships / PhD research are work experience Education less relevant/fitting than work experience? Work experience first! Work experience (relevant) Period, company, location Department, job title Purpose Description / responsibilities / techniques Extra work, projects, Quality systems? Internships & PhD: also work experience! Academia? --> collaboration with industry? Enumerate instead of narrating!! Quantify (e.g. how many people managed)

12 Enumerate Techniques Only work experience In right time period Relevance? Other Computer skills Everyone knows Word, Outlook, PowerPoint,, (Excel?!) Specific software: equipment, data processing/analysis Hobby s / other activities / work experience References Relevance / What s your point? Make sure you have them! Mention names + job title, but not contact details Inform your reference Positive?

13 Publications / posters / presentations A few: in your CV A lot : refer to an attachment, to keep your CV short Make your CV easily readable People first scan!! Logical (commonly used) layout/setup Enough empty lines Bullets Short phrases Keywords clearly visible Relevant things must be noticed automatically CUSTOMIZE!! one size fits all, doesn t fit anyone!

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15 Motivation letter A short is not a letter Short with your CV and Letter as attachment Or an that is equal to a full motivation letter If you can only upload 1 document: merge your letter and CV! Not a standard letter! What is the tone of the job description? Personal (formal) salutation Specific motivation toward company and job (show you did your homework) Double check (!) altered names people, company, job title Keep it simple! Clear sentences (3-4 per aligns) Clear layout

16 How to apply for a job in the Chemistry and Life Sciences Industry The interview

17 Preparation interview (Like before but more thorough; This is it!!) Customer information Company, vacancy info Who s who? Use Google / LinkedIn to know your interviewer Make subtle use of background information! Product information Experience & Expertise Weak spots & assets Why you? Frequently asked questions Prepare your own questions!

18 FAQ: Introduce yourself: who s <Sven>? Name 5 strengths and 5 weaknesses How would your friends/partner describe you? Where are you in 5 years? What are your goals / ambitions in life? What do you earn? Why should we hire you instead of the other 10 candidates? Why do you want to work here? Why do you want to leave your current employer? Who has inspired you in your life?

19 Prepare Questions Write them down so you won t forget! Examples What s the reason for this vacancy? What is the role of this department in the organization; Are there other labs? How many people work in this department? What kind of people are working here? How would you describe the culture? Career paths? Education / Training Future plans / growth?

20 The interview First Impression On time (10 min) traffic, parking spot, delay at reception, large terrain (Shell / DSM / ) (Firm) handshake Look them in the eyes Notice and greet other people Grooming Assume everyone has a vote Fresh clothes, nice smell Dress to the occasion; never underdress

21 Attitude Everyone is nervous! Don t collapse Be honest; be you! Body language Energetic / Enthusiastic Relaxed active shape Smile! (now and then) Listen carefully!! (repeat, ask to elaborate) To-the-point (don t rush into an answer) ALWAYS positive about colleagues, (ex) employers

22 The Interview First 3 to 5 min. count the most Tell something about yourself! No dusty summary or boring story In 3-5 min. Fresh story. Who are you?, Where do you come from? Where are you heading? Why and how? Motivation!!!! / Have you shared all relevant info / Questions Take initiative but in subtle way Guided tour is part of the job interview!

23 Concluding Realize your not the only one who s selling The employer also sells her image Make sure you really know what this job offers you De you really want it?? Success of TV Commercials is unpredictable: What works? depend on a lot of factors, and individual Job hunting is also unpredictable Good preparation = excellent head start Strategic advertising works! Strategic applications too!!

24 QUESTIONS?! Applying at CheckMark Labrecruitment? Register online on Weekly job mail We ll contact you in case of a suitable position More tips? CV check - free of charge!

25 Contact details Gouda Amsterdam Rotterdam LinkedIn: CheckMark Labrecruitment

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