CHARLIE ENDICOTT CAREER SERVICES Job Search Boot Camp

What are YOUR INTERSTS? Self Assessment MyNextMove Strong Meyers-Briggs Compass Counseling Appointments Talk to Alumni Shadow Internships, Volunteer, etc.

Who Do You Want to Work for? What are your career goals? What do you want to do? What skills do you have that you like using? Location/Location/Location? Type of company? Environment? Salary?

Privates it is Time to Pack Your Bags Resume-Multiple versions for different occupations Cover Letter LinkedIn Practice Interviewing-Dress appropriately Basic Training is now OVER! Time for action!

Map Out The Best Route of Attack Develop and implement task-oriented, deadline- oriented, personalized job-search plan-do not do this at random Schedule time each week to work on job search plan Set small, incremental goals and chip away at them

Hit The Road 2 ways to travel 1. Interstate Highway-Open job market-internet- easy but congested-only 15-20% of all jobs advertised-Reactive approach 2. Scenic Route-Hidden job market-Proactive Use BOTH

Open Job Market Strategies Respond to job advertisements-use only the ones applicable to use-don’t apply to everything. Post your resume online-research and choose appropriate resume posting sites. Organize and track progress. Participate in on-campus recruiting. Participate in job fairs-everywhere.

More Strategies-Open Job Market Use Career Service’s Career Connections database. Use Career Service’s Mentor Network. Make appointment with Career Counselor to go over their resources. Register with third-party firms. Three types- Temporary, Public (state employment offices) and Private (Headhunters)

Hidden Job Market Strategies Mass mailings -use online employer directories and make little changes in cover or resume but make sure they are for that industry-Keep records Targeted mailings -Develop list of top companies-Locate contact names and research companies-tailor cover and resume-Do follow-up calls and make sure your cover says you will do so

More Hidden Job Market Strategies Networking-Let everyone know you are seeking job- Meet with Career Center for their contacts-Talk to faculty-Use friends, family, Mentors, Networking events, etc. You must take time to practice your interviewing skills-reflect your skills, research, mock interviews Persevere! Don’t worry about being told no so many times, it only takes one yes.

That is it for Boot Camp Now that you have the training there is no reason not to get a job! Make SU proud and make yourself proud. Good luck Questions