2. Job Search Tools Career & Advising Services Lewis-Clark State College

3. A Successful Job Search Includes… A professional resume as a minimum Knowledge of how to write a cover letter A list of references who will support your job search Two arranged interviewing outfits: Cleaned, pressed and ready to go Confidence in your interviewing skills Familiarity with interview meal etiquette Thank you cards and stamps ready for post-interview follow-up Knowledge of where to look for jobs Understanding the networking process How to use the Internet for company research

4. The Job Search Process Manage your time for the best results … The want ads are not the best place to find the job you really want Most jobs occur through the networking process Don’t discount the smaller employer as a good place to begin your career You need a professional resume as a minimum to begin the process Have a list of references (at least 3 to 5) Make sure you have asked your references permission to use them Become knowledgeable on how to write a cover letter, sometimes called an application letter or letter of intent Learn the process of researching employers Use information interviewing as a research tool Become knowledgeable on how to network

5. Knowledge of where to look for jobs… Pursue advertised vacancies in print and electronically Sources such as: Monster.com; Career Center Listings; Campus Interviews; Newsletters from trade or professional associations; Newspaper classified ads; Employer services and agencies; Personnel department postings and job lines. Develop a Contact Network Acquaint yourself with professionals in that field or organization; Can also consist of family members, friends, classmates, professors, and electronic discussion groups. Contact Employers Directly Letter of application and resume to the Human Resources Department or to specific Managers; Conduct an Information Interview. Follow-Up and Record Keeping Be Persistent

6. The Networking Process… Find the Hidden Job Market Four Stages of a Job Opening How People Find Jobs Networking Basics Three Magic Questions Be careful with My Space, FaceBook, Blogging

7. Career Fairs … What to learn: Employment/hiring needs Skills necessary for different careers within company/agency Current/future openings Salary, benefits, training, and other information about the organization Who to contact for follow-up discussions

8. Internships… Same process as looking for a job Can be paid or unpaid Can be for college credit Will often lead to a job offer at completion of internship

9. Job Search Tools Your chance to make a positive impression…Make it count ! ■Career & Advising Services has additional job search, resume, cover letter and interviewing resources in the office at Reid Centennial Hall, 110 ■Trained staff can assist you with your career questions ■ CAS has computers available for your resume processing and career research ■With resume workshop completion, you are eligible for resume critique services ■With interviewing workshop completion, you can participate in Mock Interview Day ■Laser printing and resume paper available for small fee Visit LCSC Career & Advising Services ~ Reid Hall 110 Debra Lybyer, Director Debi Mundell, Associate Director Susan Lawson, Career Counselor Andrea Masom, Career Advisor Denise Harris, Administrative Assistant I Green Baggett, Staff Volunteer Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. school year 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. summer hours