1. Job and Networking Strategies
Kacey Shriner ‘16
Internship and Career Services

2. Internship and Career Services
Atherton 315
Services
Career preparation and planning
Resume/Cover letter
Interview preparation
Self assessment
Job and internship searching
Networking help

3. “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” - Bobby Unser

4. Ask Yourself a Few Questions
Self-reflection will help you identify where you want your job search to take you.
What are your skills and interests?
What are your strengths?
What are some values that matter to you?
What type of work environment?
What industries interest you?

5. Do Your Research
People make better decisions when they understand the world they are entering.
Career OneStop: Occupation Info
Chamber of Commerce: Geographical Info
Glassdoor: Company Research

6. Prepare your search tools
Prepare your application documents & tailor them for each application
Resume, CV, Cover Letter, Portfolio, Website, etc.
Do a self-scan on your social media and do a “clean-up” if necessary
Check in with your references
Buy interview clothes
Practice your interviewing skills

7. Identify job titles & companies that interest you.
Make a Plan
Identify job titles & companies that interest you.
What are non-negotiables in your job search process?
Set mini-goals:
Visit ICS to get a resume critique by the end of the month
Apply to “x-number” of jobs per week/month
“x-number” of contacts

8. When to apply? Depends on your field.
Start searching!
When to apply? Depends on your field.
Hiring usually slows down in July & August, then again from November to early January
Finding the right fit is not a quick process. Don’t be discouraged if it takes longer than expected.

9. Methods of searching—Online tools
Lots of online search engines. Here are some suggestions:
USAjobs.gov for government positions
Professional organizations/industry specific websites
Fraternal organizations
Get creative
Google Maps
Social media—blog, follow the company,
Tweet, like a Facebook page
ePortfolio

10. Methods of searching—Online tools
Company websites
Handshake-
Indeed.com
Idealist.com for nonprofit industry
Charitableadvisors.com for Indy nonprofit

11. Methods of searching—Volunteering
Can get you in the door
Volunteer to work on a project
Can do it while still looking at other opportunities
Can be used for networking purposes

12. Networking Strategies

13. How do I utilize networking for my job search?
Networking is vital to the job search.
Estimates range from 70% to 85% of jobs are found through networking.
Networking is building relationships to share professional thoughts and ideas, with the hopes of growing one’s career or business.

14. Networking allows you to:
Networking does work!
Networking allows you to:
Stay current by learning about:
new sectors
employment trends
research in other fields
new companies and technologies, etc.
Become a better conversationalist
Gain friends and professional allies
Land a job!

15. Fundamentals of Networking
Networking is:
Asking for advice, suggestions, and contacts
The start of a conversation, to building a relationship
Learning about careers from people in those careers

16. Fundamentals of Networking
Networking is not:
Asking for a job. If the question you ask is, "Do you have a job for me?”– the answer is likely to be “no” and the conversation is over
Asking for preferential treatment

17. Fundamentals of Networking
Be helpful – provide relevant information, articles, introductions, and advice
Follow up and maintain the connection
Don’t ask for a job

18. Networking: Who do you already know?
Who do you already know that could be a great professional contact?
Family & Friends
Former Butler Professors
Mentors
References

19. Networking: Making new connections
How can I expand my network and make new contacts?
Ask for introductions from people you already know.
Utilize the LinkedIN alumni feature.
Volunteer
Attend traditional networking events
Alumni chapter events, professional organizations, Greek organizations

20. Networking Events 101 Arrive early to networking events
Do your homework ahead of time: know who’s going to be there and who you want to meet
Scan the room for people you may know or want to approach
Make eye contact
Eat (or at least snack) ahead of time

21. Ask event hosts to introduce you to people. Follow-up!
Networking Events 101
Set realistic networking goals at events and bring a positive attitude (i.e. “I am going to connect with 5 new people today”).
Be brave!
Be open to talking to people who don’t necessarily have a similar background.
Ask event hosts to introduce you to people.
Follow-up!

22. Informational Interviews 101
When you make new contacts, set up an informational interview.
Setting up an informational interview is a great time to ask questions about a profession, industry, or company.
Face to face is best, but can be phone call or
Ask for advice NOT a job

23. Informational Interviews 101
Ask questions that will get them talking such as:
Advice for getting into the career, company, or location
Likes or dislikes
Resume check
Openings at your location?
Who else should I talk with?
Could turn into mentor
Sometimes leads to job or internships

24. LinkedIN & Your Job Search
Your LinkedIn profile is almost equally as important as your resume and a critical part of your job search
Find job postings
Follow your dream companies
Make yourself available to recruiters
Connect with new people
Especially Butler alumni

25. LinkedIn & Your Job Search
For a deep dive on how to build or improve your LinkedIn profile view the “Ultimate LinkedIn Cheat Sheet”.

26. Utilize Internship & Career Services
Meet 1:1 with a career advisor for individualized career advice regarding the job search, networking, self-assessments, and so much more.
Kacey Shriner ‘16