1. Preparing to Get Hired in Today’s Job Market! Successful careers develop…when people are prepared for opportunities.” Harvard Business Review Doris Haugen, Career Development Director careers@judsonu.educareers@judsonu.edu; 847-628-1510

2.  What do I enjoy doing?  What “keeps me going”?  What skills and abilities do I like using the most?  What key accomplishments are most meaningful to me?  What is my “USP”? Strengths and Passions & Passions

3.  Ask questions of new experiences (Analyze):  What do I like/dislike? Why?  What gives me energy? What comes naturally?  Explore opportunities (Risk):  Activities, leadership, groups, & travel  PT jobs, summer work, & internships Lifelong Learning on the Run

4.  When do I loose track of time or get lost in what I am doing? FLOW  What gets my attention? What PATTERNS “bubble up”?  ASK for input from your family and friends, work associates, supervisors….and GOD!  PURSUE informational Interviews, volunteer work, and again, internships! Observe & “Test” Yourself

5.  Learning style  Interests  Personality style  Thinking style  Motivational style  Past experiences  Intentional observations Discover & Articulate Your Design

6.  Positive attitude  Ability to communicate (written & verbal)  Honesty, integrity, strong work ethic  Motivation and self-initiative  Flexibility & adaptability  Analytical/critical thinking & problem solving  Organizational & computer skills What skills do employers want?

7. 5-6 job titles that fit you 5-6 employers for whom you’d like to work What, who, where, when, why? Where do you want to be?

8.  Resumes, cover letters & references (Less is more)  Elevator speech  Portfolio  Interviewing practice  Achievements in your story:  S=situation  T=task  A=action you took  R=results Tools of the Trade

9.  Networking (33%)  Knocking on doors (47%)  Yellow Pages (69%)  Doing homework on yourself (86%) You, Inc. Best Practices

10.  MyJudson/Student Success Center/Career Center  ISCPA Jobs Board: http://collegecentral.com/iscpahttp://collegecentral.com/iscpa  ISCPA Fall Interview Day & Spring CareerFest  On Campus Job Fair & Recruiters  Career Center Hours 9-5PM & by Appointment  Alumni LinkedIn Group; join now!  SENIORS: Complete Graduate Survey ! Preparation Resources

11. For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare, not for evil, to give you a future and a hope! Jeremiah 29:11