Job Search Presentation Fall 2017 Job Search Presentation Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

What appears to be the end is really a new beginning . . . Fall 2017 IVY TECH ASAP TRANSFER JOB SEARCH What appears to be the end is really a new beginning . . . Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Which path should I take? Fall 2017 Which path should I take? Additional degree/continuing education Start looking for “permanent” full-time jobs in final (senior) year of school Transfer to another college “Permanent” full-time jobs Return to school at a later date Resign, and attend full-time Continue working, and attend part-time Job Search Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Assessments and Questionnaires Fall 2017 Assessments and Questionnaires Helpful in choosing a career Transfer AND job search options My Next Move (O*NET OnLine) Indiana Career Explorer Workforce Excellence Program Am I Career Ready? Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Research programs and colleges Fall 2017 Transfer option Start soon . . . Research programs and colleges Deadlines (January 2018?) Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Job Search: Summer/Temp Fall 2017 Job Search: Summer/Temp Gain experience and “network” What type of job? Internship Summer job/temporary Prep now; apply in late winter and into spring Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Job Search: “Permanent” Fall 2017 Job Search: “Permanent” Start early . . . May take about 6 months Networking and “direct” applications More education? Another degree? Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Find out who is hiring by . . . Fall 2017 Find out who is hiring by . . . JOB POSTINGS NETWORKING Where do I find jobs to apply to? Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Most job postings (applications) will be ONLINE Fall 2017 Job Posting Websites Hire Ivy Indiana Career Connect WorkHere app Generic websites: Indeed, Monster, SimplyHired, etc Field-specific sites Related to your future career Most job postings (applications) will be ONLINE Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Employer/Company Lists Fall 2017 Employer/Company Lists Job posting websites Internet search CareerOneStop Chambers of Commerce Newspaper classifieds Who hires students? Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Networking LinkedIn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram EVERYONE YOU KNOW Fall 2017 Networking LinkedIn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ON-CAMPUS EVENTS (career fairs) Professional societies and organizations Job postings Events EVERYONE YOU KNOW Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Networking (continued) Fall 2017 Networking (continued) Can you still get a job by “cold calling”? Yes . . . and no Informational interviews Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Informational interviews Fall 2017 Informational interviews Find people to contact LinkedIn StudentMentor.org Local organizations Chamber of Commerce Professional organizations Internet Your network Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Informational interviews Fall 2017 Informational interviews Schedule interviews/meetings In-person; telephone; email Templates Questions to ask during the meeting CareerOneStop Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Job application process Fall 2017 Job application process Look for job postings Submit resume and cover letter Follow-up phone call or email? Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Resumes and Cover Letters Purpose: Who should we interview? Online submission (99.9% of the time) Education, experience (paid and volunteer), skills, extracurricular activities, and interests

Application Tips: Resume Fall 2017 Application Tips: Resume One page (usually) Sections Highlights of Qualifications Education Experience Extracurricular/Volunteer Activities; Interests SOFT SKILLS Teamwork, organizational, communication (verbal and written), attention to detail, problem-solving, multi-tasking, time management, interpersonal Additional keywords from specific job posting Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Application Tips: Cover Letter Fall 2017 Application Tips: Cover Letter Always submit a cover letter (even if it is not required) One page maximum Copy header from resume; include date, organization name, and greeting Four paragraphs First: Intro; demonstrate employer research Second: Your education and technical knowledge Third: Additional experiences (work, volunteer, etc); highlight soft skills Fourth: Closing; interview interest and contact information Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Fall 2017 Get the interview Make sure your documents get past the online filters (i.e., applicant tracking system – ATS) Should you call (contact) the organization or employer? Depends . . . Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Get the job . . . Practice, practice, practice Fall 2017 Get the job . . . Practice, practice, practice InterviewStream Behavioral vs. “technical” questions Prep, prep, and prep some more Employer/organization research Review website; Internet (google) search References Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Get the job . . . (continued) Fall 2017 Get the job . . . (continued) Closing: Thank-you’s; interest; business cards Follow-up Thank you email Brief email/voicemail every 4 weeks of so Define career opportunities – not just job opportunities, but also general information about engineering field and employer details. Mention that event included entry-level, summer, co-op and internship positions – but each individual employer will have different needs. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Resources Ivy Tech Career Development Office, Ivy 1323 Fall 2017 Resources Ivy Tech Career Development Office, Ivy 1323 www.ivytech.edu/career-development/ Ivy Tech Lafayette Career Blog and FB group https://ivytechlafayettecareerdev.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/groups/LFCareerDevelopment/ Ivy Tech Lafayette LinkedIn Group www.linkedin.com/groups/8635074 Review differences b/tw ECCS eRecruiting and central eRecruiting Emphasize attending addl workshops offered by ECCS and central Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office

Fall 2017 Thank you! Ivy Tech-Lafayette Career Development Office