How to land your dream job within Specialty Chemicals?
Here at Witan Search, we support candidates to navigate their career paths within Specialty Chemicals, with a wealth of industry expertise we want to share our insights into this exciting and innovative sector.
As the specialty chemicals industry is enjoying rapid growth, and with that growth comes a wide range of exciting job openings. However, when there are so many applicants applying for the same position, competition can be fierce. In order to land your dream job in specialty chemicals, what can you do to stand out from the crowd?
There is no surefire way that guarantees you a job in the specialty chemical industry, or any industry for that matter. You will have to put the time and effort in to make sure you can secure that golden job in your dream industry, but here are some tips to make it slightly easier:
Research, Research, Research 📚 Maybe you have some knowledge of specialty chemicals or maybe not, but please make sure you do your research before applying for jobs. Make sure you know the various sectors and latest trends within the industry, the products that are being manufactured, and compare how the various companies operate. All of this will help you understand what company, sector, and role you would be a good fit for, as well as what interests and motivates you.
Network 🗣️ Do not overlook networking! The best way to gain that exposure is to network, network with people in the industry, attend industry events, make sure you connect with people on LinkedIn, and reach out to any friends, family, and former colleagues who may have connections in the specialty chemicals industry. Networking allows you to gain a better understanding of a company, the way they operate, and the role you might be interested in and it lets you get your foot in the door.
Gain Relevant Experience 🧪 Landing a job in specialty chemicals often requires a background in science or engineering, or at least some experience within these fields. Maybe your education doesn’t align with this or it does, either way, don’t panic. By gaining hands-on experience through attending events, internships/placements, or conducting your own research projects you can gain the experience to stand out from other candidates, and it shows that you are committed to the industry.
“It’s an exciting time to be joining Specialty Chemicals, with innovation and sustainability at the forefront, this fast-paced sector ticks all the boxes when It comes to searching for that perfect career. Remember you do not always have to have a chemistry or chemical engineering background if you are seeking commercial OR even some operational positions.”
Lewis Williams | Business Director – Witan Search
CV/Resume/Cover Letter 📄 Your CV/Resume and the Cover letter are what give the hiring manager that first impression of you, so you want to wow them. You need to adapt your CV/Resume and Cover letter to every job you apply for. Research the role and then tailor your key skills and experience to that position. In doing so, it shows that you have researched the role, the company, and the industry and that you are actually interested in this job and do have the skills required for the role. No hiring manager wants to receive a generic CV, make sure you stand out!
Interview Preparation 👩🔬 In an interview, you have the opportunity to impress the employer and demonstrate your fit for the position. Make sure you prepare responses to common interview questions about your skills, experience, and why specialty chemicals are of interest to you.
Follow Up 📨 Remember to follow up once you have completed the interview and express your appreciation for their time. This is a nice touch and shows the interviewer that you care about the role
Persistence ⚗️ Job searching can be a long-winded process, especially in a new market. It is important to be persistent and keep a positive mindset. If you have put in the time and effort, you will find your perfect job!
Using the tips above you can start your journey to finding that perfect job in the specialty chemicals industry that you have always desired. One last tip, remember to be yourself! You have put in the work, now it is the time to sell you as a person as that is who the company is investing in.
Be confident and prepared, good luck, go and smash that job hunt!
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