1.  Getting Experience  Searching for Positions  Writing a Resume and Cover Letter Preparing For Your Future

2. Getting Experience Volunteer Part-Time and Summer Jobs Join College Activities

3. Getting Experience Internships Gives you great experience Allows for you to “test” out a career field Both for credit and non-credit Paid and unpaid options Can start one anytime

4. Searching for Positions 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.

5. Searching for Positions 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

6. Searching for Positions Target your resume to a specific field or position Update your facebook and myspace profiles Have a professional email address and voicemail message Learn how to network and do an informational interview Develop a job search plan using multiple job searching strategies

7. Job Search Strategy #1 Participate in Campus Programs and Events Contact: Career and Employment Center Sarah Hover 651-450-3874 http://www.inverhills.edu/StudentResources/CareerServices/

8. Job Search Strategy #2 Apply for Jobs that are Posted General Job Posting Websites www.inverhillsjobs.com 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. Application Questions Do I need to fill out each section if I already have that information on my resume? What do I put down for my reason for leaving? What about the salary expectations section? Who should I put down as references? Others???

12. 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/

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

14. is a document to market your skills, experience, education and accomplishments to employers is meant to get your an interview is NOT your life history is very concise and easy to scan for information What is a Resume?

15. Basic Guidelines use consistency in your presentation utilize a 10 to 12 point, plain font organize your information to make it easy to read use your white space effectively start all of your descriptive statements with past tense action verbs proofread to check for errors

16. Basic Guidelines do not use high school information place your most relevant information towards the top include industry related keywords target it to the career field you are entering keep your margins even

17. Categories Objective Summary of Qualifications Education Honors Related Coursework Internships Research Related Experience Additional Involvement Volunteer Community Service Skills Employment Activities

18. Resume Statements use past tense action verbs to describe what you did in each position or experience be descriptive and specific – who, what, where, when, how, results action verb + details + results = strong resume statement look at job postings to get ideas practice telling someone else what you did in each position or how you demonstrated each skill

19. Personal Information LEAH M. HELPER 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55410 612.330.3333, helper@go.inverhills.edu

20. Introduction Objective states what type of position you are looking for and what you will bring to the position Summary of Qualifications highlights your related qualifications for the position

21. Education

22. Related Experience

23. Activities

24. Other Experience

25. Final Tips have your resume reviewed by a career specialist print on good quality paper look at sample resumes and to get help

26. is a letter that gives you a change to elaborate on more skills you have that may not be specifically highlighted on your resume is meant to get the employer to read your resume What is a Cover Letter?

27. Basic Guidelines should always accompany a resume even when not requested needs to be well-written and in a professional tone do not start all of your sentences with “I” customize each letter with a job description of the organization you are applying for

28. Heading your name and address should come first then put the date next the employer’s name, title, and work address always address your employer as: Dear Mr. or Ms. Last Name:

29. Opening indicate the position you are applying for and how you came to learn about the position state why you are interested in the position say something you know or admire about the organization shows you have done your research

30. Middle Section(s) highlight your experience as it relates to the position provide them with the key skills you have that are mentioned in the job description be specific about how your achievements and education have prepared you for the position elaborate more in-depth than what is on your resume

31. Closing reiterate your interest in the position and thank them for their consideration state that you hope to discuss your qualifications in an interview say when you plan to follow-up with them and then do so

32. Final Tips sign your letter with sincerely and your signature do your research on the employer PROOFREAD! use the same font and paper as your resume show enthusiasm for the position