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WorkInOptics Career Events
Join the WorkInOptics Career Center for an upcoming event! Offering both in-person and virtual opportunities, these events are the perfect place to network, gain professional skills, and jumpstart your career in optics and photonics.
Careers
Webinar: Are you Winning the Job Search Game
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How is your job search going? Before making nebulous statements like "fine, good, great, or terrible," let’s talk about specific key metrics that tell you whether you are winning the job search game. In this presentation, career coach Donna Shannon will take you through insightful exercises and essential key performance indicators to determine the effectiveness of your job hunt.
Key Takeaways:
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Understanding key performance indicators for job searching
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How to track job search progress effectively
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Identifying weak points in your job application strategy
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Actionable steps to improve your job hunt success rate
Who Should Attend:
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Early career professionals and recent graduates
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Mid-career professionals looking for new opportunities
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Job seekers in optics, photonics, and related industries
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Anyone interested in improving their job search strategy
Virtual Career Fair
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Connect. Discover. Advance.
Optica's WorkinOptics Virtual Career Fair – 10 July, 2025
Join us for the premier virtual hiring event tailored for the optics and photonics community. Whether you're an early-career professional, an experienced job seeker, or an employer looking to hire top talent, this event is designed to help you make meaningful connections and achieve your career goals.
For Job Seekers:
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Explore Opportunities: Meet with leading companies actively hiring in optics, photonics, engineering, and related fields.
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Get Discovered: Share your resume and profile directly with recruiters who are searching for candidates like you.
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Build Your Network: Engage in 1:1 chats and gain insights into the companies shaping the future of science and technology.
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Boost Your Career: Take advantage of career development programming tailored to your needs and interests.
For Employers:
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Connect with Qualified Talent: Access a diverse and global pool of job seekers with specialized skills and experience in optics and photonics.
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Showcase Your Brand: Present your organization to a highly targeted audience through live sessions and your virtual booth.
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Streamline Hiring: Conduct interviews and identify strong candidates—all within one efficient, easy-to-use platform.
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Support the Community: Partner with Optica to foster innovation and talent development in your industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the brightest minds and most innovative employers in the field
To request a topic or presentation, contact workinoptics@optica.org
Looking to increase your organization's visibility by sponsoring an event? Visit the Employer Engagement Opportunties page or contact workinoptics@optica.org for more information!