For Finding a Human Factors/Ergonomics Job in Industry: Interact with the Authors and Lead Consultant

• Published in: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 2001-10, Vol.45 (9), p.784-785
• Main Authors: Young, Karen R., Shapiro, Ronald G., Lund, Arnold M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1541-9312; 1071-1813; 2169-5067
• DOI: 10.1177/154193120104500908

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) recently published a new brochure entitled “QUICK TIPS FOR FINDING A HUMAN FACTORS/ERGONOMICS JOB IN INDUSTRY.” The following paper describes the who, what, when, where, why, and how for using this brochure. After having read it, students may have questions about the tips provided, or they may want more in-depth advice. The first half of this poster session will allow students to obtain and read through a copy if they have not already done so. The second half of the poster session provides the opportunity to talk with the authors and lead consultant who produced the booklet. You may view a copy of the booklet in advance at the placement service or on line under the “brochures” section at http://hfes.org/publications/Menu.html. Please read through it, and bring your questions to this poster session.