Kate Williamson
Kate Williamson is a former R&D technician and product development engineer with a master’s degree in applied chemistry. In 2016, she established Scientech Résumés, a highly specialized career management firm that works exclusively with STEM professionals. Learn more at www.scientechresumes.com.
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Unwrapping Opportunities for Success in the New Year
Use these tips to get ahead now and set yourself up for success in the new year.
Nail Your Interview: Navigating the Four Big Questions
We explain what interviewers are asking for with their most important questions and how you can respond confidently and authentically.
Unveiling Deception: How to Spot Fake Recruiters and Job Posts
Fake job listings and recruiters lurk on sites like LinkedIn to lure job seekers into giving up personal information for fraudulent purposes. Protect yourself with these tips.
Leverage Your Performance Review for Career Advancement
Learning how to use a performance review — whether positive or negative — is a smart way to advance your career.
How to Engage with Recruiters in the Job Search
Understand how recruiters work and how you can best take advantage of their services as part of your job search with these tips.
Flip Your Job Search Strategy — Target Companies, Not Jobs
Approach your job search with the logic of an engineer instead of treating it like a pure numbers game. Get tips here to home in on jobs and land job interviews.
A Job Seeker’s Guide to Applicant Tracking Systems
Understand how to boost your chances of making the cut when responding to chemical engineering job postings, and learn how to optimize your overall job search strategy.
How to Introduce Yourself in an Interview
Use these interview tips to get a strong start when seeking a chemical engineering job by communicating who you are, what you're seeking, and why you're a good fit for the job.
How to Address a Layoff on your Résumé and Cover Letter
Get tips and strategies for preparing for or facing a layoff, and ideas to make a job search easier and more effective.