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CAREER GUIDANCE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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1. CIM CAREER GUIDANCE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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1.1 ACCESS TO THE CIM DIRECTORY
Use the CIM Directory for your career/job search. The CIM Directory, an annual publication, provides all
the names, addresses, and companies of all members of the Institute; this means access to over 1500 active
metallurgists and materials engineers throughout Canada and the World.
1.2 THE D.A.R. KAY MEMORIAL IRON AND STEEL SECTION AWARD
The Iron and Steel Section of the Metallurgical Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy recognizes the importance of relevant industrial experience in the curriculum of
undergraduate engineering and technology students and, therefore, offers an annual travel award
to Canadian students in the materials/metallurgical engineering and technology field. The Award
will reimburse students, to a maximum of $2,500 for travel and living expenses incurred as part of
a four-month work term in an iron and steel-related business.
Eligibility
This Award is available to students currently enrolled in a second or third year of a materials/process
metallurgy/metallurgical engineering or technology program at a Canadian University or college.
Application Procedure
The application deadline is April 30 for a work term to be undertaken on or after May 1st. Applications must include:
- a professional resume and academic transcript
- a letter of recommendation from the Chair of the student's academic department
- an offer of employment from the company providing the work term
Applications should be submitted to:
TBA
Conditions
The ISS CIM Award Committee will make the final selection for this Award
and will notify the successful candidate by June 15th.
1.5 STUDENT MONITORS
CIM student members may defray expenses while attending CIM meetings and symposia by serving as a
monitor during sessions. Student monitors coordinate the signs, operate audio/visual equipment and
tabulate attendance. Students are also hired to work at the registration desk.
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2. CAREER INFORMATION
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For career information, please join us on the World Wide Web: http://www.crc4mse.org.
This site not only benefits those in Materials Science & Engineering, but also those in the fields of metallurgy,
ceramics, plastics, semiconductors and composites.
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3. TMS CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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3.1 EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
TMS offers each member access to a confidential employment service. The service features employment opportunities throughout
the United States. For more information, visit http://www.tms.org/society/membership.html,
and click on TMS career center. Info: Member Services, Tel.: (724) 776-9000.
3.2 FORUM ON CAREERS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Held during some TMS conferences, this multi-faceted forum features invited speakers who advise students on career preparation
and self-marketing. In a separate part of the forum, students have the opportunity to meet respected industry and academic
representatives in the field, and time is allotted for one-on-one questioning in a round-table atmosphere. Participation in
the forum is free. Info: Member Services, Tel.: (724) 776-9000, ext. 259; Fax: (724) 776-3770,
Email: bstone@tms.org.
3.3 TMS STUDENT/FACULTY MIXERS
Held in conjunction with TMS conferences, these high-spirited, fun-filled mixers provide the perfect forum for students
and faculty advisors to network. The mixers are held on Sunday evening prior to the meeting. Info: Member Services, Tel.: (724) 776-9000, ext. 259; Fax: (724) 776-3770,
Email: bstone@tms.org.
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