What is the best way to get into a R&D job?
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If you're looking at R&D then definitely the PhD... a company will look at your transcripts possibly, I doubt they will care for your undergrad grades... most importantly they will look at your thesis if you're trying to get a job fresh out of school.  Otherwise, experience in the field, any research you've done in the past (including anything you had published while in school.)  That means when there's an opening for any position working with a prof you should try to get it, even if the first one isn't his research assistant it could help you get in that position later.  You want to have actual research done and at the very least be able to get a reference letter saying that you were an excellent assistant.  You will most likely start as someone's underling and it can be a long process to work your way up to making the actual research...  But you can get there if you try.
336207
Rather than one single effective way, a multi-pronged strategy is more likely to land you the job. Online resume posting, newspaper ads, recruiting agencies, door to door visits so that they can see you in person right off the bat, job fairs, and networking. All of these working together is a better way to go about your search rather than employ just one method.\n\nBefore you do all of that, figure out exactly what it is you're looking for. Would you be willing to do something along the lines of your primary job? Cover all your bases!
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Go to an electronics store during regular business hours and ask to speak to the general manager. Run your well prepared idea across them and see what happens. It will either be yes or no. Keep going until you hit an interested party as not all will be receptive to your proposal. But one is all you need and eventually you will hit paydirt. The only way to fail is to give up! And those who are not receptive one day may be in the mood on another day.
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what? Dont you know the "job trick?" \n\nHere is what you do... listen up...\n\nWhen your on your interview, ask a lot of questions. Sound very interested in the position, and let them know that if they hire you it will be a great benefit to their company. Let them also know that if they dont hire you, they are making a huge mistake. Then, at the end of the interview, if you did this right, 99% of the time, they will say this.. "do you have anymore questions?"\nYou then say "yes, when do I start?"\n\nNow, if they laugh and shake your hand and tell you that they really like you, 9-10 shot says you got the job. If they look at you like your a sarcastic cocky bastard, then you more then likely should join the unemployment line! lol
108712
That depends on the job, but I have found that the best way is to check for higher up openings and take the initiative to apply for them.  Most companies love to give higher positions to loyal employees.
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- Find out what type of software you'd like to work on most.\n- Research which companies in the USA that deal with the software you like to work on most. (e.g., Microsoft, IBM, Google etc...)\n- Make sure your resume is top notch, your academics and past work experience, personal projects are mentioned. Most importantly, make sure these are RELEVANT/RELATED to the job you want to do.\n- Go to the company's site and go to their Career's section, or "We're Hiring" links and send in your resume for the positions that you want most and fit you and your resume.\n\nGood luck!
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There are several reasons:\n1.  Judging from your initial question, you don't know how to type, think you are entitled to the job with your degree, lack attention to detail, and are not persistent in carrying tasks through.  That's a pretty poor start for an R&D position which requires extreme attentionto detail, a drive to carry things through to the end, communications ability, and a certain humbleness.\n\n2.  Have you concentrated in some area of reasearch which is actually important these days, or did you just get a general master's in the science?\n\n3. You might check with the companies which have R&D programs and find out what qualifications they are looking for.  You may simply not have them.  I would guess that a PhD is generally required.\n\n4.  What is your experience so far?  Can you prove a track record that the companies would feel a need for?\n\n5.  What jobs are available in the field?  Are you actually trained specifically for them (rather than just having a degree in the field)?\n\n6.  You could be missing out because you don't know anyone in the field who is hiring.  Networks help.\n\n7.  You could be missing out because all your classmates got the jobs first.  Competition for positions can be stiff.
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Join a Job Search club like OPEN which is a chapter of Experience Unlimited. They do mock interviews all the time, which will help you to prepare.
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to get a job you have to have a job.\n\nso get a job.  \n\nmeaning ANY job.  loading trucks or flipping hamburgers.  doesn't matter.\n\nthis will build confidence, give you a few bucks, and when you go for an interview you won't look like you sleep all day living with your mother.\n\nThen interview,interview, interview.   It's a numbers game.  You will be turned away by most companies.  And that is a GOOD thing.  Because anybody who turns you away knows it wouldn't work out.  They are doing you a favor.  Thank them for it.  Then, after a dozen interviews (or the first) someone will see in you the kind of person they need at their company and who will do well there.   Then you will have a job.  A good job that will last a while.\n\nBut first, to get a job, you have to have a job.   So go get any job.  Now.
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Get experience through volunteering, if you can.\n\nThen you have experience and you show you have a work ethic.
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first of all, pick a field in software development that interests you, then, look through sites like source-forge, find any of the projects that are in your field, and apply to help, once you've made a name for yourself there, then you can apply online for jobs, with the necessary degrees and the extra fact that you've worked freelance on a few open source projects, hope this helps a little.\n\nR3dm0
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My advice to you is to let them know what you offer; probably the best way to do this is to get a personal interview. It can be a little difficult to get one of these, but with some behind the scenes networking you might be able to do it. I don't know your full situation completely, but I can tell you that there are certain keywords people look for in your resumes, so be sure and include those. I'm not an expert in your feild, so I couldn't tell you what the keywords are, but once you get past the resume part and start with the actual interviewing, this is your place to shine. Be straightfoward, be enthusiastic, let the company know what you can offer them. Companies are generally looking for someone with the highest skill set to fill a position for the lowest amount of money, and being a young graduate, you fit that description. Companies also are looking for people who want to move up and progress in their particular company, not just somebody who is going to get experience at their firm them move to another one. Let them know you are looking to grow with the company, that you're interested in intracompany promotion. All of these will key the people into you, and help you get the job. \nLastly, I would advise you to not give up. This seems simple, but a lot of people think that once a company says no, that's it. This is not always the case. PROVE yourself. PROVE your dedication. People respect that; I've seen persistance work time and time again.
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Well, the best way is, learn how to create a website, and make yahoo kind of search engine. Simple, isnt it? Other way is be creative and get job in a creative modality. There is no true rich without learning and experience. If you want it to be attained without efforts, then wait for Lady Luck, provided if she remembers to knock your door. My mentor always told me, Lady Luck died when Mr. Hard Work grew up, cuz he alone can do all 80% of the Lady Luck's work. Luck some times work, but work always work!
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SHOW UP...\n\n\nDress good be confident and be prepared for anything that gets thrown your way..\n\nLook up some history on the company try to tell them something they might not think you know about the company.
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1.  Know the job and the salary for your area (research this)\n2.  Know the ideal qualifications and or main functions of the job, and be prepared to go in with real life examples of "what you have done"  vs.  "well, I would"\n3.  Realize that there are transferable skills.  Example; if you are going to be a postition at a financial institution where you would be data-mining, but have never done so in a financial institution but have in a training environment - tie the 2 together.  The concept at both are the same just data-mining different information.\n4.  "Believe" you deserve the salary you are asking for.\n5.  Sell yourself and your skills - self confidence is good.  Cockiness and arrogance is not.\n\nGood Luck.
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First, make sure that you understand YOU are the potential employee, and the person you are approaching is a potential employer! LOL\n\nIf you are looking to get a position ASAP, there are environmental testing & contract labs everywhere constantly looking for staff. (Check Monster.com for your city) These positions do not tend to pay that well & can be hard work, but it pays the rent!  If you have 2 degrees, presumably you know what you want to be doing, take some time to identify who you want to work for, find out what they need, and then be it.  \n\nWhen you get your new job, do yourself a favour: Whatever they pay you, pretend you accepted the position for 10% less.  Take that 10% out of each check you get, and let it build up in a savings account.  Then hopefully it won't be such a rush to get another job when the next one ends unexpectedly.  This is 2006, nobody has a secure job except the people who work for themselves.  It's not a good thing or a bad thing, it's just the reality of business!\n\nGOOD LUCK!
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The same way you get a job with any industry....pick the companies you want to work for, find out all the background info you can and formulate a proposal as to how you can aid them in fulfilling their goals. Then call up the CEO and pitch yourself. Do not call HR or apply like everyone else. Stand out.