The Art of Self-Promotion: A Must When Looking for a Job
As many of you may know, I annually participate in several career fairs (sponsored by scientific societies) wher.png)
e I present seminars to students and postdocs who are desperately seeking employment. I talk about resume writing, interviewing techniques and designing and managing job searches. While all of these things are helpful, in the end, finding a job really comes down to one thing—networking or perhaps more aptly put —self promotion. Yes, I said it—you really do have to SELL yourself when trying to land a job! This is very difficult for scientists because we are taught (and it is hammered into us) that self aggrandizement is a cardinal sin if you are to be taken seriously as a serious scientist. While this may have been true in the past, it is no longer the case in today’s highly competitive and shrinking job market.
With this as a backdrop, I found a compelling article by Alina Tugend in Sunday’s New York Times that offers insights into self promotion and how to integrate it into routine job searches. I hope that after reading the article you will begin to understand why those scientists who shun the art of self promotion are typically the ones without jobs!
Until next time…
Good Luck and Good Job Hunting!!!!!!!!!!!
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"...you really do have to SELL yourself when trying to land a job!"