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Basic Job Search Strategies How to Find (and Get) the Right Job

Job Search Strategies Know Yourself What knowledge, skills, and abilities do you have What do you like to do, What are your interests What do you value What are you really good at (Be honest)

Job Search Strategies If You’re Unsure About Your Abilities or Interests Self Assessments MBTI Strong Interest Inventory StrengthsQuest Informational Interviewing

Job Search Strategies Worst Ways to Find a Job 1. Randomly mail out resumes to employers Success rate: 7% Data from The Savvy Intern

Job Search Strategies Worst Ways to Find a Job 2. Answer ads in professional or trade journals appropriate to your field Success rate: 7% Data from The Savvy Intern

Job Search Strategies Worst Ways to Find a Job 3. Answer ads in newspapers or online in other parts of the state or country Success rate: 10% Data from The Savvy Intern

Job Search Strategies Worst Ways to Find a Job 4. Answer ads in local newspapers or online – The higher the salary, the smaller the chance of finding a job using that method Success rate: Up to 24% (again, depending on salary) Data from The Savvy Intern

Job Search Strategies Worst Ways to Find a Job 5. Go to private employment agencies for help Success rate: Up to 24% (depending on salary) Data from The Savvy Intern

Job Search Strategies Best Ways to Find a Job 5. Ask for job leads from family members, friends, people in the community, and staff at career centers. Ask them this one simple question: Do you know of any jobs in my field? Success rate: 33% Data from The Savvy Intern

Job Search Strategies Best Ways to Find a Job 4. Make contact with any employers, factories, or offices that interest you, whether or not they have vacancies Success rate: 47% Data from The Savvy Intern

Job Search Strategies Best Ways to Find a Job 3. Identify areas that interest you in, or near, the town or city where you live and then contact the employers in that field to find out whether they are hiring for the position that you can do — and do well Success rate: 69% Data from The Savvy Intern

Job Search Strategies Best Ways to Find a Job 2. In a group with other job hunters, implement the previous method Success rate: 84% Data from The Savvy Intern

Job Search Strategies Best Ways to Find a Job 1. Do your homework. Know your skills. Know the fields where you want to use those skills. Talk to people who have those kinds of jobs about how they found those jobs. Success rate: 86% Data from The Savvy Intern

Job Search Strategies The Best Job Search Strategies Involve Networking Talk to people who have jobs you might be interested in Learn how they got into the field or that specific job Research interesting organizations Meet people from those organizations Show value to those in your network (2 way street)

Job Search Strategies Using Social Media in the Job Search Know where to look Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Use related sites and applications Twitscoop, TwitterJobSearch.com,

Job Search Strategies Using Social Media in the Job Search Communicate with relevant players Groups Likes Show both interest and knowledge in the field Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn

Job Search Strategies Using Social Media in the Job Search Keep online profiles both professional and current Don’t limit yourself Use every resource you can NETWORK

Job Search Strategies How to find available jobs online: Sun Devil CareerLink (SDCL) – MyASU>Campus Services>Jobs&Careers>Sun Devil CareerLink GoinGlobal (Log in through SDCL) Indeed Monster Career Builder Vault

Job Search Strategies How to find other available specialty jobs: Environmental Jobs - Science Jobs - DICE (Tech) Jobs - Non Profit Jobs - Human Rights Jobs - Policy Jobs -

Job Search Strategies How to find available jobs in person: Stay tuned to SunDevil CareerLink for: ASU Career Fairs ASU On Campus Recruitment Information Sessions Interviews ASU College, Alumni, and Industry Mixers Local or Regional Career Fairs Industry Conferences

Job Search Strategies Campus Recruiting Timeline: If you are graduating in May, begin looking for jobs by October Submit resumes by December If you are graduating in December, begin looking by June Begin submitting resumes by August If you are looking for a summer internship, start looking in September Many internships have application deadlines that fall between late September and November Don’t procrastinate, start early

Job Search Strategies How to land that job (once you’ve found it)! Build a professional cover letter and resume Create and maintain a professional presence online Do your research! Know the company culture, products, etc Who runs the show; Where do they have offices, fabs, etc See the big picture Know where you fit and what you can do for them

Job Search Strategies How to land that job (once you’ve found it)! Demonstrate passion for the organization, research, or product Passion can trump both GPA and type of degree Practice interviewing skills in advance Dress professionally and be polite

Job Search Strategies How to make the most of your job opportunity: Work hard Seek out extra work Be a team player Ask for feedback from supervisors and colleagues Develop your skills Challenge yourself as much as possible

Job Search Strategies How to make the most of your job opportunity: Keep track of your projects as you go Build your portfolio throughout your career Network with colleagues Find a mentor Learn as much as you can from him/her Keep learning

Job Search Strategies Additional Resources: ASU Fulton Engineering Career Center ASU Career Services

For More Information Connect with Fulton Engineering Career Center Phone: (480) Website: Sun Devil CareerLink: MyASU>Campus Services>Jobs & Careers>Sun Devil CareerLink Facebook: Engineering Career Center Arizona State University 28