Obtaining a job in industry and then succeeding in it takes a somewhat different skill set than succeeding in academe.  Industrial interviewers probe for professional skills such as teamwork, nontechnical communication skills, leadership potential, and risk-taking, in addition to the more obvious technical and problem-solving skills.  Information on these skills and other �key performance factors� is developed using a technique known as behavioral interviewing.  Once you have obtained an industrial job, you can get off to a fast start and begin a successful career by learning the culture of the company, networking, communicating well, and, of course, working hard and smart.  This talk will outline what companies are looking for in their future employees and will suggest strategies for embarking on a successful career.

Industrial careers: Obtaining a job and succeeding in industry

246th National Meeting (2013)

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