Full-Time Job Search What appears to be the end is really a new beginning...

When do I begin? Now... ▫Job postings will continue through the winter, spring and summer months Affected by employers’ budget cycles/fiscal years Job titles ▫Entry-level, New Grad, Rotational or Leadership programs, Full-time Permanent

Job Search Methods Search for APPLICATION opportunities (e.g., job postings) – not necessarily “a” job Networking Company/employer websites OSCARplus Job posting websites

Networking & Personal Branding Family, friends, faculty – EVERYONE Employer events: ▫Career fairs ▫Company information sessions ▫Search “Events” in OSCARplus

Networking (continued) Eng/tech related professional and student societies ▫PEOPEO ▫OSPEOSPE ▫Mac Eng societies and clubsMac Eng societies and clubs ▫McMaster societiesMcMaster societies

Networking (continued) Online networking sites ▫LinkedInLinkedIn  Employers expect student candidates to have an account ▫Facebook, Twitter  Follow ECCS for announcements, information, etc  Personal vs. career/professional accounts

Employers/Companies Apply directly through company websites Create a personalized list – sources: ▫Industry CanadaIndustry Canada ▫OSPE Engineering Blue BookOSPE Engineering Blue Book ▫Chambers of Commerce ▫Permanent (“full-time”) job postings  Job posting websites  OSCARplus  Newspaper classifieds (online)

Employers/Companies (continued) Tips ▫Completing a “profile” – even if there are no open positions  Complete entire profile ▫Application opportunities may be listed under different sections of employer websites ▫Start checking in the fall term, and continue through the winter and spring months

OSCARplus Two position types ▫Grad Recruitment ▫Immediate Full-Time Administered by the Student Success Centre ▫Also applies to on-campus interviews

Job Search Websites Student job postings (including co-op and internship) ▫The Lime Network (individuals with disabilities)The Lime Network ▫TalentEggTalentEgg ▫WorkopolisWorkopolis Additional websites ▫Career Options articleCareer Options article

Differences Job search is year-round ▫Budget cycles Selection and hiring process may be lengthier ▫Multiple interviews for one position ▫Be familiar with salary ranges during application and interviewing process ▫Job offers sent directly to students, at any time ▫May be possible to negotiate

Career Services Review Resume, interviewing and job search presentations Career counselling and advising appointments Company information sessions and career fairs

Websites OSCARplus: Online Student Career and Recruitment ▫Online job posting website for McMaster ECCS (JHE A214) ▫Information for Engineering and Computer Science students Student Success Centre (GH 110) ▫Career Services for all university students

JHE A214 Ext Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.