On December 2, 2010, Tech USA was invited to attend the annual meeting and luncheon of the National Capital Area Regional Chapter of the Society of Quality Assurance, or NCARSQA. The annual event, held this year in Silver Spring MD, gives the Association the opportunity to gather its members to reflect back upon 2010, hand out awards to a few honorable members and participate in interactive presentations on industry topics. Jessica Nemeth, one of Tech USA's Senior Scientific recruiters, was honored to join a panel of presenters to share her insights on interviewing and getting a job in the Quality field. Her invitation to speak came after one of its members witnessed a previous presentation of hers at Johns Hopkins earlier that year.
Allison Schaefer, NCARSQA's 2010 Vice President, was responsible for organizing the event and stated that "Ms. Nemeth provided valuable tips for individuals who may be entering or considering entering a job search." The audience was a mix of Quality Assurance professional's working in a GMP, GLP or GCP environments who ranged in experience from more senior managers or directors, to more entry level individuals who are just getting their career started. With such a diverse audience, Ms Schaefer saw additional value in that Jessica reminded attendees about the importance of making a good first impression, and on how to keep organized during the job search process. "After the luncheon, we received positive feedback about Ms. Nemeth's presentation and speaking skills from the attendees", said Allison Schaefer.
The luncheon began with Jessica's presentation on "Interviewing: Tips and Suggestions". Her presentation illustrated several areas of concentration:Tech USA is always interested in participating in events and constantly looking to create mutually beneficial relationships. If you would be interested in a Tech USA professional coming to help out you or your organization in a similar style, please let us know!
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