Early Career Information

Are You A Member?

Becoming a member is easy - just click here to join online or click here to download the application. Membership comes with a printed copy of TLT as well as free online access to TLT, Tribology Transactions and Letters, which comes in handy if you're doing research or are just starting out and need to learn more about the industry. You can also build your resume through volunteering with STLE.

Connect
Get connected with your fellow early career professionals, and start building your network.

• Young Tribologists' Facebook Page
• Young Tribologists' LinkedIn Group
• Flickr - post your own photos and see photos from YT events, past Annual Meetings, awards, and more

Resources

• Eligible early career students and professionals are encouraged to apply for scholarship and fellowship awards 
• Career Center - Click here to create a free account, browse job openings and create job alerts
• Tribology & Lubrication Technology - view the current issue or go back to archives

Articles of Interest

• 20 Minutes with Dr. Ashlie Martini - Founder and Past Chair of the Young Tribologist Committee
• Career Coach Column in TLT
  • Position Yourself for Growth
  • Your Job-Search Action Plan
  • Crafting Your Resume and Cover Letter
  • Networking for Success
  • Acing the Interview
  • Negotiating the Job Offer
  • Advancing Through Social Media
  • Assessing Your Employer
  • Managing Your Career Portfolio
  • Should You Consider a Counteroffer?
  • Dealing with Non-Compete Agreements
  • 2014 Career Resolutions
  • Survival and Advancement
  • Networking on the Road