Without access to professional development opportunities for non-academic roles, particularly industry jobs, graduate students, and early career professionals (ECPs) may not be adequately prepared for successful job searches, job applications, and networking in the industry sector. The goal of this is to provide participants with the tools to create an effective and streamlined CV/resume for industry positions and learn it directly from industry hiring managers.

ESA and CDC have partnered to provide internships and fellowships to students and graduates of Minority Serving Institutions who are interested in Public Health Entomology. Attend this webinar to learn more about Public Health Entomology for All (PHEFA) internships and fellowships. Selected interns and fellows will work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Fort Collins, or San Juan.

This webinar looked at the types of jobs for entomologists available at the EPA and present perspectives from different experience levels and different divisions. Panelists talked about the types of experiences and qualifications looked for in these roles.

Learn from recruiters and from those who have recently gone through the interviewing and hiring process on how to best prepare for job interviews. In part two of this webinar series, our panelists will discuss interviewing skills in the context of government and industry entomological positions.

Learn from recruiters and from those who have recently gone through the interviewing and hiring process on how to best prepare for job interviews. In part one of this webinar series, our panelists will discuss interviewing skills in the context of academia and non-traditional entomological positions.

You've found the perfect job to apply for, but what do you do next? Tailoring your resume to the position or drafting the perfect teaching statement can be daunting. Learn what to include in your job application package and how you can make yourself look great on paper, impressing your future potential employers no matter which direction your career goes. Our panel will touch on select topics including tips when writing a teaching statement and how to apply for a position within the USDA.

Do cover letters give you writer’s block? You’re not alone. Not only can job ads can be overwhelming, many describe such an “ideal candidate” that you get discouraged and decide not to apply. In this session, I will give you step-by-step instructions for writing powerful cover letters.