1 Professionalism

2 Objectives  Understand the meaning of “professionalism”  Have the ability to write a resume and cover letter (internships)  Understand job-hunting etiquette and techniques

3 Internships  Experience  Learn  Evaluate  Future job search

4 Career Planning  What are your assets and traits?  Where do you want to start?  What are your short-term goals?  What are your long-term goals?

5 Looking for Jobs  Career Services  Internet  Professional Organizations  Newspapers  Magazines  Friends and Family

6 Resume  References: Making Your First Impression Count-Effective Resumes What Were They Thinking Resumes: The Basics  Reverse chronological order (most important first)  Limit to one-page  No misrepresentations (ET, not ENGR)  Visually pleasing

Resumes  Handouts and Exercise 7

8 Interviewing  Be prepared  Arrive early  Dress appropriately  Get names of those you interview with (ask for cards)  Ask open-ended questions  Follow-up

Interview Questions Typical Interview Questions If time---class exercise 9

References  Better to ask before the job hunt  Provide detailed info to the person who is giving you a reference: When is due date? Provide additional information about yourself Provide a self-addressed envelope (if mailed) 10

Landing the Job – Next steps  How to act professionally in the workplace!!! 11

12 Professionalism  Managing your time  Communicating  Teamwork  Treating others with respect  High ethical standards  Positive attitude  Reliable  Leadership

Work Environment  Professional—Knowledge, ideas and information  Nonprofessional—Work can be measured by the quantity and quality of work output 13

Relationships  Employee-Corporation  Employee-Manager  Employee-Employee  Employee-Support Personnel 14

Traits for Success in the Workplace  Competence  Pursuit of Excellence  Personal Integrity  Likeability  Positive Attitude  Effective Communication 15

Professional Licensing-Why  Professionalism  Pride  Job requirement  Enhances Resume 16

Professional Licensing  FE (Fundamentals Exam)  PE (Professional Exam)  Administered by State FE reciprocal but details controlled by state PE state specific 17

New York State  New York State Education Dept  Licensed Professionals  18

Differences between ET and E Engineering TechnologyEngineering Eligibility for FE examAfter graduationBefore graduation Experience before PE6 years4 years 19 Can take FE in Vermont (and PA?) before graduation

Taking FE after Spring Graduation  Lead times are long  SUNYIT and State Ed have an agreement so students can take exam in the fall following spring graduation ( not applicable to fall graduates )  Details:

21 Homework Assignment-Individual  Prepare a cover letter and resume (internship)  Provide answers to 10 interview questions  Drop off electronic documents in Angel  Extra Credit: Submit your resume through the College Central Network (provide proof)

Next Lecture  Graduation Requirements 22