2. Before You Begin Know yourself  Many job seekers make the mistake of not focusing their career goals  Makes job search overwhelming  Identify your personal strengths, interests, skills, and values  List possible job titles and fields of interest  Sales, PR, Social Work, Research, Writing, etc.

3. Before You Begin Know where you want to work  Research companies and organizations  Research potential career fields  Know typical entry-level jobs, salaries, etc.  Think about location  Identify potential employers who you would like to work for

4. Preparing for Your Job Search  Target your resume to a specific field or position  Put together work samples  Practice interviewing and speaking about your liberal arts skills and professional experience  Buy a professional suit  Have a professional voicemail message

5. Preparing for Your Job Search  Update your facebook and myspace profiles  Have a professional email address  Learn how to network and do an informational interview  Develop a job search plan using multiple job searching strategies

6. How People Find Jobs Networking and Direct Contact80% Internet10% Want Ads 5% Other Methods 5 %

7. Job Search Strategy #1 Participate in campus programs and events  Job Fairs and Events  Government Job Fair (Fall)  Business Etiquette Dinner (November)  Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair (February)  Alumni Networking Event (February)  Pathways for Careers (March)  Idealist Job Fair – Nonprofits (March)  Education Job Fair (April)  Other Events  Employer Tables in the Christensen Center  Employer Panels and Information Sessions

8. Job Search Strategy #2 Apply for jobs that are posted  General Job Posting Websites  Augpost, LandIt, JobPost, St. Thomas  Specialized Posting Sites  Idealist:www.idealist.orgwww.idealist.org  Minnesota Council of Non-profits: www.mncn.orgwww.mncn.org  EdPost: www.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpostwww.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpost

9. Job Search Strategy #2 Apply for jobs that are posted  Employer Websites  Megasites  Monster: www.monster.comwww.monster.com  Career Builder: www.careerbuilder.comwww.careerbuilder.com  Newspapers or Want Ads  www.startribune.com www.startribune.com  www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress

10. http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Finding postings using the Wiki

11. Job Search Strategy #3 Target employers you are interested in  Direct employer contact  Directories  Minnesota Nonprofit Directory  United Way: Directory of Community Services  Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Book of Lists  The Gold Book  On the wiki: http://cswl.pbworks.com/ http://cswl.pbworks.com/

12. Job Search Strategy #4 NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK!!!

13. What is Networking?  involves connecting with those who work in a field you are wanting to learn more about or break into  is the most effective way to learn about job positions and obtain job positions  does NOT involve asking for a job

14. Informational Interviews  are a great way to begin to network, build connections, and gain insight into a career  set up times to talk with people and “interview” them about their jobs and/or their employers  follow up after the interview and continue to keep in touch

15. Social Networking  Linkedin  www.linkedin.com www.linkedin.com  complete a descriptive profile  search for connections for informational interview  get company information and connections  Facebook  become a fan of company profiles  check the profile for news and information

16. INTERVIEWING FOR SUCCESS Who has had professional/internship interviews? What is hard about interviewing? What makes you the most nervous about interviewing? What questions are the most difficult to answer?

17. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8 Basic Guidelines

18. Types of Interviews  Screening Interview  On-site Interview

19. Before the Interview  Know the job requirements  Know yourself  Research the organization  Prepare questions  Practice  Have your outfit ready  Know where to go

20. Day of the Interview  Arrive early  Introduce yourself  Be professional  Watch your eye contact and body language  May bring and use your portfolio  Answer questions  Ask questions  Do not bring up salary or benefits  Get business cards  Close the interview

21. After the Interview  Send a thank you note  Follow-up

22. Behavioral Questions  Prove yourself by telling stories of past accomplishments  Helps predict behavior  Answer according to the CAR method:  C = Challenge  A = Action  R = Results

23. Practice  Tell me about yourself  What are your strengths?  What are your weaknesses?  Why did you choose your major?  What role do you usually play in group or team situations?  What motivates you in work setting?  Give me an example of an accomplishment you are proud of  Tell me about a time you had multiple assignments to complete and how did you prioritize

24. Other Sample Questions  Why are interested in this position?  What makes you qualified for this position?  Why do you want to work for our organization?  What are your career goals?  How does your education relate to our needs?  Why did you leave your last job?

25. More Sample Questions  Describe a situation where you had a work as part of a team to achieve a goal  Tell me about a time you had to use strong leadership skills  Describe a situation in which you had to work under pressure  Others????

26. http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Prepare using the Wiki