Good Ergonomics Is Good Economics  

Illustrated case studies of how the application of ergonomics principles has resulted in cost savings and injury reduction for several companies.

Hendrick, Hal. HFES (2005). Articles>Human Computer Interaction>Ergonomics

How Do You Make the Student-to-Professional Transition?  

A summary of the 1998 panels, 'Transitioning from Student to Professional: What's in Your Future?' and 'To Ph.D. or Not to Ph.D? That Is the Question'.

Trich Kremer, Jennifer D. HFES (2000). Careers>Human Computer Interaction

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Offers general information about the organization, news about the field, links to recently written articles related to Human Factors issues as well as job postings

HFES. Organizations>Human Computer Interaction>Ergonomics

I'm Graduating, Now What? A Comparison of Work in Academics, Consulting, Government, Industrial Research, and Industrial Development  

A panel to familiarize students and faculty with what Human Factors professionals do in a variety of settings including academics and consulting.

Shapiro, Ronald G., Barry Beith, Joseph H. Goldberg, Joe Hale and John F. 'Jeff' Kelley. HFES (1994). Careers>Human Computer Interaction

Interviewing for a Job  

Effective interviewing begins with knowing where interviewing fits within the process of finding a job.

Lund, Arnold M. HFES (1995). Careers>Interviewing

Perspective: How Can Human Factors Education Meet Industry Needs?  

Today, industry is looking to developers (engineers and programmers) to do their own human factors.

Shapiro, Ronald G. HFES (1995). Careers>Human Computer Interaction

Preparing for a Career in Human Factors/Ergonomics: A Resource Guide

A collection of articles and presentations about building a career in human factors.

HFES (2005). Careers>Human Computer Interaction

A Report on Human Factors Career Issues and Answers: Planning A Career in an Uncertain Market   

The following paper was inspired by presentations at the career panel present at the 46th annual meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. The panel consisted of eight human factors professionals from a variety of environments and backgrounds. During this session, panelists were asked to make recommendations to those seeking information about career advancement in human factors and responded to a variety of specific questions about navigating the human factors job market. This paper provides the essence of the opinions and advice of the panelists and the questions from the audience. It is not meant to serve as a transcript of the discussion. Three key recommendations emerged from the panelists’ discussion: (1) be prepared for your search by developing a skill set you can use to market yourself to an employer, (2) be open to change and take advantage of opportunities as they arise, and (3) network. Each recommendation is discussed in its own section, followed by examples of how these recommendations helped the panelists in their own job searches.

Clamann, Michael. HFES (2002). Careers>Human Computer Interaction

Students on the Road to Somewhere  

Students are always asking what they can do to position themselves for a professional career in human factors. The following article summarizes some of my thoughts on the subject, along with advice I have received over the year.

Andre, Anthony D. HFES (1995). Careers>Human Computer Interaction