1. Job Search: 8 Steps to Success

2. Job Search Illusions
Employers Recruitment Method
Job Seekers Strategy
Promote internally
Looking in ads
Identify candidates from networking/contacts
Company websites
“The job-hunt is easy since all open positions are posted online these days.”
Target candidates from select organizations & schools
Targeted job search
Career fairs and professional organizations
Post on company website
Talking to contacts and networking
Unsolicited applications
Ads

3. Getting Started Step #1: Key is to start NOW!
Where are you willing to go?
It is up to you to seek out employers
Posting a resume and waiting will not get you an interview
You must put in time and effort to get a positive return on investment
Step #1:
Getting Started

4. Potential sectors and industries
Getting Started
Geographic targets
Types of positions
Potential sectors and industries
Generate initial list of companies!

5. Utilizing Our Resources
Online Resources
Step #2:
Utilizing Our Resources

6. Online Resources Create customized interview Take self-assessment
3000+ questions in database
Take self-assessment
Um and like counter
Send to staff member for review

7. Penn State Career Fairs/Events Fall & Spring Career Days at UP
Annual Events
Penn State Career Fairs/Events
Fall & Spring Career Days at UP

8. Utilize Alumni Networking Events
There are currently almost 500,000 Penn State Alumni…
Utilize them!
Connect with the Alumni Association Chapter in the area you’re looking to move
Alumni Career Services puts on recent grad networking events to assist you

9. Understand What You’ve Got! Understand What You’ve Got!
What can you offer to an employer?
Degree and GPA are just part of the puzzle
Internships
Campus involvement
Athletics
Research
Volunteer work
Other types of community service
Develop your “highlight reel”
Step #3:
Understand What You’ve Got!
What you accomplished & how you did it
Skills that were developed & used
How these things match with the position

10. Don’t Cut Corners Step #4: Don’t Cut Corners
Quality vs. quantity always gets the job
Address your materials properly
Examine position descriptions
Relevant skills desired
Transferable skills
Software proficiencies
Tailoring your documents gets you past the applicant tracking system!
Step #4:
Don’t Cut Corners
Relevant skills
Transferable
skills

11. Creating a Great Resume Step #5:
Resumes get a second glance
Clarity and fit are the keys!
One full page in length
Reverse chronological order
Incorporate skills from job description
Don’t get fancy
Do not rely on a template!
Step #5:
Give Employers What
THEY Want

12. North/South Glance

13. 2nd Glance
1st Glance

14. Creating a Cover Letter
Paragraph one: purpose of the letter, how you learned about position, why you are interested, why you are qualified
Paragraph two: more about your qualifications and skills, beginning with strongest
Paragraph three: ask for interview, indicate you will follow up, call attention to resume, thank employer for considering you

15. Using Social Media Step #6:
Profile that gives a positive impression
Don’t mix personal and professional
Comments and photos should be professional
Step #6:
Be aware of
keywords
Choose appropriate contact info
Connect with contacts
Use Social Media
To Your Advantage
Keep in touch w/ contacts
Join professional organizations

16. Keep a Positive Attitude!
Job Search Length
Typical job hunt lasts 15 to 19 weeks
Appropriate job takes 6 months to 1 year
Many people slow down by month 2
Remember, use several search methods
You will have success!
Step #8:
Keep a Positive Attitude!