Resourcefulness Guide Kick-starting Your Job Search

Are you just looking for a paycheck or something related to your field? Who has had a job before? If yes, how did you get it?

Outline Looking for jobs Tracking Follow-up Interview Recap Quiz

Looking for jobs Career Services provides job assistance: for your own search as well. Try to apply through the company’s website if possible – more direct way of submitting your info. Don’t put all your eggs in 1 basket On average, it takes 3 months to get a job, so make it your ‘job’ to find a job. Apply to at least 5 jobs everyday; set time aside specifically to look for jobs. What do I send to the employer? ◦Cover letter (body of , not attachment), Resume, Samples of work (if it’s a design/culinary/fashion job) ◦Be aware to keep your cell phone voic , address, and MySpace/Facebook pages professional! Resumé Reviews Mock Interviews Job Search Techniques Job Fairs & Employer Visits Tips on Negotiating Upcoming Workshops Networking Events Industry Trends/Advice

1. Plan & Research Research companies Consider type or size of company? Check out company websites Be educated about the company before you apply Contact Information and Employment: often in AboutUs section of a website. Find out who to send your resume to, but try not to be too pushy. Be nice to the receptionist Never send your resume in a bulk . If you send a digital copy, keep a few color- printed hard copies for the interview as well. Allow mentors to help you with contacts in the industry.

2. Tracking After applying, print the job description (write the date) Keep all descriptions organized in a folder Be an investigator! Set a goal date of 2-3 weeks to get an interview.

3. Follow Up What if you don’t hear back after applying? Refer to job descriptions you’ve applied for, follow up every 2-3 days Strategies to follow up ◦If you don’t have the phone #: Google the company’s name, click on website; look for the ‘contact us’ page or ‘about us’ page. ◦If bounces back: Google the company’s name, click on website; look for the ‘contact us’ page or ‘about us’ page. ◦If you don’t have the contact person: Google the company’s name, click on website; look for the ‘contact us’ page or ‘about us’ page. ◦If you don’t have the company name: look at the address. The symbol usually is followed by the company’s website. ex: – is the site you should look up. Click on website; look for the ‘contact us’ page or ‘about us’ ◦Use

4. Interview tips/Checklist Dress appropriately Research the company Bring several copies of your resume Arrive 10 minutes early Definitely don’t be late Don’t bring food or drinks Have a good answer ready for “Why Do You want to Work Here” A simple thank-you goes a long way. Ask Career Services for a list of Mock Interview questions and suggestions of appropriate answers

Recap check-list Follow these steps EVERY TIME you apply for a job, or go to an interview: ◦Step 1: Plan & Research ◦Step 2: Tracking: follow up every 2-3 days ◦Step 3: Follow-Up: before the interview, prepare your ‘checklist’ ◦Step 4: Interview Tips: arrive early, dress appropriately

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What does Career Services need from me? Your resume Samples of your work Punctuality Commitment on your part, to best help you Respect and Responsibility: We must be able to convey this about you to an employer if we’re recommending you for a job. Accountability: YOU are the one who needs to put in the time and make it happen. The employer will respect you more if you prove that you are taking ownership of your career.

Quiz Scenario: You see a job opening online, what’s Step 1? Where would you find their website? Where is the job posted on their site? Step 2: When do you follow up? Step 3: What do you do if you don’t hear back from the employer? Step 4: What should you do immediately when you get home from the interview? What would be ideal interview attire? What is something not to bring to an interview? What is an example of what you can answer to “Why do you want to work here?” On average, how long does it take to get a job? Why should you NOT send your cover letter as an attachment (instead have it as the body of the )?

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