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The Chicago Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (CSLCS), a branch society of ASCLS-IL is hosting a roller derby night for any interested members to attend. See the flyer attached for more information.
Everyone, the summer edition of Insights is available. Download it and read to hear from ASCLS-IL new President, Anh Strow. Also look inside to meet the new Board of Directors for ASCLS-IL for 2010-2011, see some great photos of our members who attended the Legislative Symposium and to see all of the graduates from MLT and MLS programs in Illinois!
Here’s an update from Melissa Collins, ASCLS-IL Membership Chair
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Looking for a lab job? This post is part two in a three month series focused on keeping you sane during your search.
Tip #1: Take inventory of all your options
Tip #2: Simplify the application process
Completing one online application after another can be tedious and redundant. Every employer uses a different system, and not all enable you to upload the resume you worked so hard to perfect. But, if you draft answers to commonly asked questions ahead of time, there’s no reason why every single answer can’t be as polished as your resume itself. I recommend gathering the following information before you begin applying and adding to the list as you come across applications that request additional info. Before long, you’ll be flying through those applications in no time!
Resume: Regular version and one with no special formatting.
Job History: Job title, dates of employment, starting and ending pay, hours per week, supervisor, address, phone, a succinct description of the position, and reason for leaving your last three jobs.
Education History: Name, dates of enrollment, address, phone, and degree granted for every college and high school attended.
Certifications (If Applicable): Name, organization, certification number, date earned, and expiration.
References: Name, contact info, relationship, and years known.
Requested Salary: If you’re not sure, ask recent grads and professors for advice.
Good luck to those of you in search of a job and welcome to all our new members!
Marion Acurio, Harwood Heights
Haneen Alatrash, Chicao
Irfan Babariya, Skokie
Monica Bechtold, Crystal Lake
Raya Hajjawi, Oak Lawn
Jennifer Hampshire, Chicago
Constantine Kanakis, Chicago
Monali Mehta, Palatine
Majed Nasrallah, Naperville
Kellie Negangard, Riverton
Mansour Oroujeh, Hanover Park
Khyati Patel, Schaumburg
Amanda Reisor, Aurora
Kelly Sandfort, Evanston
Megan Skolasinski, Springfield
Allison Vesely, Willowbrook
Biljana Zecevic, Chicago
Online registration for the 2010 ASCLS-IL meeting Focus on our Future is now closed.
Here’s an update from Melissa Collins, ASCLS-IL Membership Chair
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Lab Week is April 18-24, and planning a great celebration can help you get to know your co-workers and spread the word about laboratory careers at the same time. Here are a few simple ideas to get you going.
FOOD: Kick off lab week with a chili cook-off. Put a twist on your annual potluck with a theme like “New Recipes” or “Around the World.”
COMMUNITY: Submit an article about lab week to your local or school newspaper. Create a slideshow on lab careers to distribute to science teachers and guidance counselors. Host a canned food drive.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION: Interview or photograph lab employees and post for all to see. Create a thank-you note display where employees leave notes of appreciation to each other. Take a vote on lab employee of the year.
PRIZES: Browse websites like thinkgeek.com to find a DIY Blood Typing Kit, Giant Microbes, and other fun and funny lab-related products. Award a competition with a traveling trophy. Ask your employer to contribute cafeteria vouchers. Request small donations and gift cards from vendors.
For more links and ideas, search “Lab Week” on the ASCLS Website. Lastly, I’d like to welcome to the newest members of ASCLS-IL:
Samantha Briggeman, Naperville
Roma Desai, Dunlap
Ewa Dziadkowiec, Niles
Jolene Graney, Rockford
Lily Ly, Chicago
Jennifer Rhamy, Bolingbrook
Here’s an update from Melissa Collins, ASCLS-IL Membership Chair
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What have you done in the last year to make a difference for your patients and your career? Make a positive impact on the future of your profession by volunteering with ASCLS in 2010. We need people from all over the state, particularly from the Rockford, Central, and Springfield-Southern branches, to keep our organization running.
Check out this link to find a variety of short-term volunteer opportunities within ASCLS. If you see something that interests you and would like more details, contact the ASCLS-IL Leadership Development Chair Shawn Berberich at schristine@bbyoc.com to get plugged in.
