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Started by khaygart, May 03, 2010, 01:44

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khaygart

I need some advice on how to break into the industry. I am a new grad, and after applying to a great number of jobs, am still having difficulty finding something.

I graduated from a top tier university with my Masters in Chemistry under a prestigious researcher. The lab I worked in was a DOE facility (attached to the university.) My research focused on Gen.IV. super-critical water reactor corrosion (SSC) and I have several publications and an excellent academic record. I also have a few years experience (before returning to graduate school) at Atomic Energy of Canada (AECL) (Thermal-hydraulic Modeling) and Ontario Power Generation (Ontario Hydro) (Simulator development.) I even know how to use MCNP and FACSIMILE.

I think my main disadvantage is being a Canadian Citizen, but I'm starting to become discouraged after looking for work for over six months now, and despite several interviews, finding nothing.

Any advice?

stormgoalie

Jump back in with OPG as a grad trainee? Just a thought.
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tr

Have you tried going to something like the American Nuclear Society or Canadian Nuclear Society national meetings?  There is usually a trade show where nuclear related companies are showing their products or looking to hire people (the ANS meeting is in San Diego in about a month).  There's probably also similar meetings for the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering societies.  You might also try the NRC or Canadian regulators.

cbguy

Have you checked at The Bruce?  I've heard that they are staffing up.

UncaBuffalo

Quote from: khaygart on May 03, 2010, 01:44
I need some advice on how to break into the industry. I am a new grad, and after applying to a great number of jobs, am still having difficulty finding something.

I graduated from a top tier university with my Masters in Chemistry under a prestigious researcher. The lab I worked in was a DOE facility (attached to the university.) My research focused on Gen.IV. super-critical water reactor corrosion (SSC) and I have several publications and an excellent academic record. I also have a few years experience (before returning to graduate school) at Atomic Energy of Canada (AECL) (Thermal-hydraulic Modeling) and Ontario Power Generation (Ontario Hydro) (Simulator development.) I even know how to use MCNP and FACSIMILE.

I think my main disadvantage is being a Canadian Citizen, but I'm starting to become discouraged after looking for work for over six months now, and despite several interviews, finding nothing.

Any advice?

Canadian citizens can still work all the other Commonwealth nations, right?  Have you checked for possibilities along those lines?
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