FYI… Procter and Gamble Recruiting:
FIRST stands for Focusing on Industrial Recruitment of Scientific
Talent. For the last 22 years, the conference has exposed, recruited,
and employed top PhD talent from the African American, Hispanic, and
Native American communities. The conference provides participants with
a clear picture of the career opportunities, expectations, and
challenges that exist in industrial research. Participants will learn
about techniques and skills required to successfully execute and
manage research and product development, explore professional growth
and individual development opportunities, and learn about the
realities of cultural and workforce diversities. As a result of this
experience, we believe students will be able to make better and more
informed decisions about their career choices. Further, the
conference is also a great opportunity for participants to interact,
in both a technical and a social context, with peers from all over the
country.
The 22nd annual conference will be held September 16-19, 2012. As
this unique opportunity will be offered to a limited number of
candidates, applicants must have a doctoral degree or expect to
receive one by September of 2013. The conference is primarily
intended for African American, Hispanic, and Native American doctoral
and postdoctoral scientists who want to learn more about industrial
research careers, but other qualified candidates, including foreign
nationals, will be considered. Applications are due by June 30, 2012.
I have attached a brochure about the conference to this email. More
information can also be found at www.facebook.com/PGFIRSTor by viewing
the FIRST video at