Being Young & Finding a Job in the New Millennium

Agenda Overview of the current situation Tips for Finding a Job Advice from actual experts in field Handouts

How hard is it for college grads to get jobs? Job outlook isn’t as bad as you think –College grads are cheap labor! Use old fashioned ways to look for jobs Perseverance is key!!!

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How do I find the right job? First come, first serve Social Networking Sites –Linkedin, twitter, Facebook –Look at sites for their job-hunting sections Cast a wide net –Open yourself up to opportunities –Ask others Follow-up with your networking group –People want people who are persistent & professional

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How do I get started?? Look in the right place –Construction, Manufacturing, IT, Environment, Healthcare, Education, Accounting Get more training!!! Volunteering / Networking Be willing to do part-time work –Internships, working during college

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What Resource do I have?? College Career Centers –Interviews, Internships, Office Visits, Career Fairs, Resume / Job Search Help Books & Web Sites –Killing the Cover Letter Traditional ways of looking for work is OVER!! –Take what works for you

New tips for finding a job

How do I Survive in this Job Market? Stay Positive Learn how to transfer your skills to other environments Be ready to ditch the stereotypes!

Survival Tips for Young Job Seekers

In Summary… 1)Network!!! 2)Develop a Plan 3)Expand your skills 4)Cast a wide net 5)Internships / Volunteer 6)Stay Positive!!