Negotiating your first BME Job: Do's and don'ts in academia, private sector and government

This session is intended to prepare current bioengineering students and post-doctoral fellows, getting them in the right shape to apply, negotiate and succeed in getting their first job in industry or academia. Tips on putting together the appropriate CV, preparing your portfolio and getting ready for the interview will be covered by the invited speakers. The panel will consist of representatives from academia and the private sector, as well as government and regulators. This session aims to give you some all-round pointers on the dos and donts towards choosing, applying, attending an interview and negotiating your future position as a young biomedical engineer.