Academic Advising and Career Center (916) PREPARING FOR YOUR ON-CAMPUS JOB SEARCH

Experiential Education Researching Academic and Career Options Goal Setting and Decision making Self - Exploration Job Search Career Center Services

Self-Exploration can help you focus your job search: What are your interests? What classes have you enjoyed? What skills have you enjoyed using most? What are your hobbies? SELF-EXPLORATION

 Creativity  Persistence  Organizational skills  Determination  People skills & Networking  Language skills  Motivation  Cultural awareness  Thinking skills and new ideas  Risk taking  Resourcefulness  Overcoming challenges  Skills and knowledge from your past experiences SPECIAL SKILLS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORKPLACE

 Organizational Skills  Self-confidence  Flexible and adaptable  Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds  Strong work ethic  Ability to take initiative  Individual and teamwork skills  Honesty/integrity  Communication skills  Work well under pressure  Positive attitude ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS SOUGHT BY EMPLOYERS

Least Effective Job Search Strategies:  Using the same resume and cover letter for all positions  Not including a cover letter  Having grammar and punctuation errors on your paperwork  Applying for one campus job at a time  Only applying for positions you find online  Conducting little or no research on the department or position  Wearing casual attire to an interview  Presenting a non-professional demeanor or attitude  Never sending a thank you letter TIPS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU START YOUR SEARCH

 Starting early and being proactive  Getting your resumes and cover letters critiqued  Developing a professional phone message  Learning and practicing interview skills  Wearing professional attire  Arriving on time for interviews (10 to 15 minutes early)  Being kind and friendly to support staff  Making a good first impression by being well groomed and dressed  Acting courteous and professional  Following-up with a thank you TIPS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU START YOUR SEARCH Job Search Strategies that are more effective:

 Visit the on-campus employer’s website  Gather information about the company by reviewing the about us, mission statement and goals sections  Familiarize yourself with the services the company offers  Review the job description  Ask yourself what experiences, skills and/or knowledge you have related to this position RESEARCHING ON-CAMPUS JOBS

Social Networking and Professionalism:  According to Careerbuilder.com, two out of five companies used social media to view potential candidates and 43% of those companies decided not to hire someone due to their profile  Consider the privacy settings  Check your profile information for accuracy  Take down inappropriate pictures you (or your friends) have posted  Keep it positive and do not post anything you would not want employers to see TIPS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU START YOUR SEARCH

 Full time international students in good academic standing may work on campus with International Programs and Global Engagement’s approval.  Minimum GPA:  2.0 Undergraduates / 3.0 Graduates  Hours:  20 Hours / week during semester  Unlimited during vacation (Employer may limit to 40 hours). WORKING ON CAMPUS

Job Search Strategy #1 Hornet Career Connection Academic Advising and Career Center (916)

Job Search Strategy #2 University Enterprises Hornet Bookstore, Suite 3200 (916)

Job Search Strategy #3 Information Resources and Technology AIRC, Room 2005 (916)

Job Search Strategy #4 University Library (916) 

Job Search Strategy #5 Housing and Residential Life (916) 

Job Search Strategy #6 Services for Students with Disabilities (916) 

Job Search Strategy #7 Orientation Office (916) 

Job Search Strategy #8 Academic Department Offices

Job Search Strategy #9 Campus Eateries

Job Search Strategy #10 Children’s Center (916) 

Job Search Strategy #11 Associated Students, Inc.  Aquatic Center  KSSU Radio  Accounting Services  Peak Adventures  Safe Rides  Student Government  Student Shop

Job Search Strategy #12 The Well (916) 278-WELL 

Job Search Strategy #13 Peak Adventures (916) 

Job Search Strategy #14 University Transportation and Parking Services (916) 278-PARK 

Job Search Strategy #15 Academic Advising and Career Center (916) 

HOW TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION

 Make a good first impression  Research your route, planning to be in the parking lot 30 minutes early  walk-in 15 minutes early, be friendly to the receptionist and avoid using your phone  Keep your answers brief and concise  Prepare for commonly asked questions, including only details related to the position  Limit your answers to two or three minutes  Prepare five or more success stories  Be specific  Create Situation, Task, Action, and Result answers (STAR method) PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW

 Repeat your key strengths three times  Think about how these skills will benefit the employer’s goal  Research the program or department  Visit their website, looking at the mission statement, goals, and about us sections  Ask questions  This demonstrates your preparation  Avoid asking about salary or benefits  Maintain a conversational flow  Be responsive, but let the interviewer lead PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW

 Represent yourself and your ideas consciously  Dress professionally and be aware of non-verbal cues  Keep an interview journal  Write a summary (what would you do differently?) and note follow -up actions  Make a good final impression  Shake the recruiter’s hand and thank them for their time  Follow up with a thank you note within 24 hours PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW

Professional Dress for Student Jobs…

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

 Academic Advising and Career Center Lassen Hall, Room 1013 (916)  Career Center website  Career Center Handbook  Walk-in services Resume and cover letter writing Interview preparation  ECS Career Services Office, CiCi Matiuzzi Riverside Hall, Room 2008 (916)