Effective Strategies for Your Job and Internship Search Whitney Moore, M.S. Career Counselor
What do you want to know?
Start with YOU!
What is your brand? What do people think of when they see your NAME or FACE ? What experiences have you gathered and what skills have you used and developed? What are you KNOWN for?
Personal Brand “…Your unique promise of value” -William Arruda “A Brand is what someone does consistently with effectiveness” -Rob Swanson “Personal brand is what people say about you when you leave a room” -Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder
What are you looking for? Industries and companies Work environment Location Position type Skills and strengths Values
Beginning the Job Search Start early Prioritize Variety Tailor Track and plan
Beginning the Search
What skills and materials do you need? Application materials Interviewing skills Networking skills Search plan
How do I read a job description?
Reading a Job Description What stands out? What are the most important details? How can you use the description to evaluate your interest? How do you know if you should apply?
Search Strategies
Networking Building relationships Making yourself known Gathering career information Learning about job opportunities
70-80% of jobs are found through networking
Online GoldPASS Company Webpages LinkedIn Job Search Websites Temp/Staffing Agencies
In Person Career Fairs Employer Events and Information Sessions On-Campus Interviews Professionals Organizations and Conferences Referrals
Follow-Up Be proactive & persistent Find the company/recruiter on LinkedIn Respect the employer’s time Prepare for interviews Attend in person events
Career Center Services and Events Practice Interview Days September 30 and October 1, Lind Hall Interview Rooms (sign up on GoldPASS) Career Counseling Appointments (30 minutes) Drop-In Career Counseling (10 min drop-ins, first come, first served) Monday-Friday, 2-4pm GoldPASS (job and internship search database)
QUESTIONS? Whitney Moore, M.S. Career Counselor