Career Services Career Services Julie Way, Assistatant Director

Top Talent Michigan Tech = Target School Michigan Tech = Target School You are already considered Top-Talent You are already considered Top-Talent Your education ROI

Never Too Early… To plan and implement your Career Development Why? Because hands-on corporate and industry experience is one of the most important things you can do NOW that will help you get the job of your dreams later. Choices

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Michigan Tech Career Fairs Michigan Tech Career Fairs On-campus recruiting On-campus recruiting HuskyJOBS HuskyJOBS

How to Get Em Research Shows… That students who use their Career Services are more successful at finding an internship, co-op, or full-time position and…. are far more successful at landing the job of their dreams We have a process…it’s easy and it works!

Job Outlook an annual survey of college recruiters says… True and Tested Secrets to Job-Search Success Take advantage of the resources on your campus provided by Career Services. Trained, professional staff is available to guide your student through the job search process and teach them how to take the various steps with success. Take advantage of the resources on your campus provided by Career Services. Trained, professional staff is available to guide your student through the job search process and teach them how to take the various steps with success. A career advisor can’t “place” your student in a position. They’re on campus to teach job searching skills, connect students with potential employers, and prepare them to communicate their interests in a position with that employer through resumes, cover letters, and interview techniques. A career advisor can’t “place” your student in a position. They’re on campus to teach job searching skills, connect students with potential employers, and prepare them to communicate their interests in a position with that employer through resumes, cover letters, and interview techniques. Successful applicants relied on on-campus interviews, speaking with company representatives at career/job fairs, viewing employer information presentations, and posting their resumes on their career services web sites. Successful applicants relied on on-campus interviews, speaking with company representatives at career/job fairs, viewing employer information presentations, and posting their resumes on their career services web sites.

The Job Market Top 10 degrees in demand (bachelor’s degree level): Top 10 degrees in demand (bachelor’s degree level): Top 10 degrees in demand (bachelor’s degree level): 1. Accounting 2. Mechanical Engineering 3. Electrical Engineering 4. Computer Science and Engineering 5. Business Administration/Management 6. Economics/Finance (incl. banking) 7. Information Sciences & Systems 8. Marketing/Marketing Management 9. Computer Engineering 10. Management Information Systems/ Business Data Processing

Employers are looking for people with these skills and experiences. Students must look for ways to begin acquiring these skills now… Experiential Learning experience Experiential Learning experience Co-op Co-op Internship Internship Enterprise Enterprise Classroom projects Classroom projects Research projects Research projects Communication, teamwork and interpersonal Communication, teamwork and interpersonal Strong work ethic and personal motivation Strong work ethic and personal motivation Computer Skills & Technical skills Computer Skills & Technical skills Problem solving/Analytical skills/Initiative (can you think outside the box, will you take risks) Problem solving/Analytical skills/Initiative (can you think outside the box, will you take risks) Flexibility/adaptability Flexibility/adaptability Accomplishments/Achievements Accomplishments/Achievements Confidence Confidence

First Things First First Things First… School comes first! School comes first! Attend classes Attend classes Study – read, write, research, homework Study – read, write, research, homework Acclimate – prioritize: social life, physical health, spiritual, emotional, and mental health, time management, work Acclimate – prioritize: social life, physical health, spiritual, emotional, and mental health, time management, work

First Year Keep grades up, manage time well Introspection – learn about interests, skills, abilities, experiences, try new things! Determine what resources are available and utilize them to personally and professionally develop: education hands-on skills, life & work experiences, training, professional image, credibility

First Year Visit Career Services, physically or Electronically and attend all seminars to learn about how we can help with career development needs… Our services include: Campus-wide educational programming Job opportunity s On-on-one appointments with a Career Advisor:   Career advising, MyPlan   Job search guidance, including HuskyJOBS   Resume writing assistance   Interview coaching and practice Fall and Winter Career Fairs Co-op and internship opportunities

First Year Complete the career assessments with MyPlan found on the Career Services website and meet with a Career Advisor to discuss the results Learn how to navigate Career Fairs Write a professional looking resume and upload it to HuskyJOBS Get interview skill coaching at the Career Services Forget that summer job flipping burgers – get help at Career Services to obtain an internship in your field of study

Co-Op and Internship Education Valuable real-world, hands-on experience for students Valuable real-world, hands-on experience for students Important recruiting tool for employers Important recruiting tool for employers About 87% of Co-op students receive a full-time job offer from the company they co-op for (even if it was in semesters past) About 87% of Co-op students receive a full-time job offer from the company they co-op for (even if it was in semesters past)

CONNECT with companies who want YOU with HuskyJOBS   This electronic system helps you manage and publish your resume, search job postings and connect with hundreds of employers from around campus to around the globe.   Upload your new or renewed resume to HuskyJOBS now!   Go to

Go to School: Nope, not math class – career class and…there’s no test after – just a great job Career Services offers campus-wide Career Development Education Programming all year, but particularly in the weeks leading up to the Career Fair.  Resume Blitz  Industry Panel Workshop – NEW this year  Career Development Conferences  Resume Building  Interview Skills  Networking Skills  Career Fair Prep  Interview Skills Week  Why do an Internship or Co-op (Experiential Education – The Diamond on your Resume)

Come to the Fair …one big, fat netoworking opportunity! The 2012 Fall Career Fair is October. The 2012 Fall Career Fair is October. Over 250 companies travel here to entice, meet and interview MTU students! Over 250 companies travel here to entice, meet and interview MTU students! They’ll all be in one place – the SDC. They’ll all be in one place – the SDC. They offer casual, informal pre and post Career Fair informational sessions. They offer casual, informal pre and post Career Fair informational sessions. Check out our website for who’s coming. Check out our website for who’s coming.

A lot to think about… It’s never too early to start thinking about and planning for the future. You’re not not alone…we’re here to help. You just need to choose to use your Career Center Resources.

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