HOW TO CONDUCT A SUCCESSFUL JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH

Components to a Successful Job Search Analysis & Assessment Job Campaign Design Marketing Materials Research Marketing Techniques Interview Training

ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT Examine skills, accomplishments, and areas of interest Utilize assessment tools (e.g., MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory) Consider previous experiences (e.g., summer jobs, internships etc.) Identify short- and long-term goals

JOB CAMPAIGN DESIGN Identify What jobs/internships? Where? For whom? MAJOR TASK: Establish goals, time lines, and schedules

MARKETING MATERIALS Resumes Cover letters Decide on a format that best fits your needs (i.e., chronological, functional, or combined) Create targeted resumes Cover letters For advertisements and recruiters Broadcast letters for contacts and direct mailings Follow-up and thank you letters

RESEARCH Identify within field of interest Potential employers Associations and organizations Research job market information Functional and geographic issues

RESEARCHING JOB MARKET INFORMATION: TRENDS AND PROJECTED NEED RECOMMENDED: Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/ O*Net http://online.onetcenter.org Career One Stop: www.acinet.org/acinet ADDITIONAL Job Hunter’s Bible: www.jobhuntersbible.com Riley’s Employment Guide http://www.rileyguide.com/

SELF-MARKETING TECHNIQUES Proactive and Reactive Strategies UTILIZE CAREER SERVICES! UA CareerPath, OCR, CareerSearch, Vault, Career Library NETWORK! Alumni Professors Family and Friends

SELF-MARKETING TECHNIQUES Maximize the Internet Contact potential employers to explore unadvertised positions Identify decision-makers and networks for contacts at targeted employers Actively respond to advertised positions Attend on campus and off campus events (i.e., job fairs, recruiters)

INTERVIEW TRAINING Prepare for traditional and behavior-based interview questions Prepare for various types of interviews (e.g., 1:1, phone, group) Practice interviews offered at Career Services Learn how to close the interview and establish next-step procedures

ANY QUESTIONS? Still unsure about your job/internship search? Have other questions and would like to speak with someone? Please don’t hesitate to contact Career Services.

For more information, visit Career Services, Science Library G-50 www.albany.edu/cdc 518.437.4900 Drop-in Hours MWF: 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon & TTh: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Appointments available upon request

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