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EAS is committed to your professional development. Our workshops are designed to provide a space where you can enhance knowledge and hone your professional skills. The schedule below shows workshops that are being offered online in live interactive sessions and those that are being offered in-person.\u00a0 EAS registration is required.<\/p>\n

2022 Workshops<\/span>
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Tuesday, October 18, 12:00pm \u2013 1:00pm
\n<\/strong>Resume and Interview Hints Helpful for Obtaining Positions at Any Level <\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/span>Roy Helmy -Executive Director at Merck & Co.
\nGino Salituro – Principle Scientist and Hiring Manager at Merck & Co.
\nLive ONLINE workshop<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Learn the secrets of locating positions. Understand the importance of how to read a job description so that you can submit an effective application. Format a resume appropriately tailored to a specific job description, generic resumes are not as effective. This workshop takes you from preparing the resume to accepting the offer by reviewing 1) writing a resume, 2) preparing for a phone screen, 3) what to expect in a typical candidate on-site interview experiences and questions, and 4) taking the time to review the offer and how to respond to the human resources and or hiring manager. This session is interactive. Come prepared with resumes, experiences to share, and questions.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, November 1, 12:00pm \u2013 1:00pm
\n<\/strong>Building and Nurturing a Professional Network
\n<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Stephen Scypinski, Ph.D., Vice President, VBI Vaccines Inc.
\n<\/span>Live ONLINE workshop<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

In today\u2019s high-paced and internet-centric environment, it is much easier to build and maintain a professional network than it was in the days of business card files and phone calls. Having an up to date network can be valuable in many situations. For example, who would you call if you were about to undergo a government inspection and needed an experienced opinion?\u00a0 Where would you turn if your position is being eliminated and you want to know who is hiring?\u00a0 Who would you contact regarding the reputation of a contractor or consultant you might want to do business with?\u00a0 In this workshop you will learn how to build, expand, and nurture an up to date scientific professional network that is so essential for these and other circumstances.\u00a0 Professional social media, such as LinkedIn, present a multitude of opportunities for members to network and communicate with colleagues and friends in their industry.\u00a0 This presentation will highlight guidance as well as specific examples.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, November 15, 12:15pm \u2013 1:15pm
\n<\/strong>Career Change \u2013 Unlocking your Potential
\n<\/strong><\/span>Reno DeBono, Ph.D., QC Manager \u2013 Analytical & Metals, EMD Electronics
\nIN-PERSON at the Crowne Plaza Conference Center<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This workshop will provide attendees the opportunity to discover and communicate core skill sets during breakout sessions. The objective of the workshop is to help the experienced technical person to identify and win opportunities outside their current area of specialty.<\/p>\n