1. Bridget Meneghini, M.Ed. Career Advisor Godbey 91 bmeneghini@nr.edu 540-674-3600, ext. 4432

2. Career Workshops Resume Writing For Today’s Employers Successful Job Interviewing How To Work A Job Fair Finding A Job In The Real World Am I Losing A Job To Facebook? Networking Using The VaWc To Find a Job How Can I Afford College? Personal Finance—How Does It Apply to Employment? Stress and You Online Applications In The Wired World

3. Career Advisors

4. Objectives Identify tools/materials needed to complete online job applications Identify online job application/resume sites Describe how to effectively complete an online job application Describe the pitfalls of online job applications Use what you learned to complete application or upload resume

5. Tools/Materials for Completing Online Job Applications An appropriate email address Internet access in a quiet/non-distracting place Cover letter--Word Updated resume--Word References--Word Previously completed application (State Application) Employment history (dates, supervisors, salary, etc.) Military Service Other info. (availability, position, criminal history, etc.)

6. Video http://www.youtube.com/wathttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7WwbuX80og

7. Online Job Application/Resume Sites Monster.com Schoolspring.com Indeed.com SimplyHired.com Beyond.com Roanoke.com VT.edu Jobungo.com Snagajob.com LinkedIn.com

8. Essential Tidbits to Complete an Online Job Application Complete the application fully—do not leave anything blank (add N/A if not applicable) Answer the question completely/honestly Do not use “See Resume” Use keywords Grammar Check Spell Check Applications may used to eliminate applicants! If you are not computer savvy, ask for help! Save and return to it when you have time!

9. Online Job Application/Resume Pitfalls “Black hole” of the database Must have an account Resume does not upload correctly System flaws PDF vs. Word vs. Plain Text Only (Resume) Site may not be specific to your locale, interest, etc. Takes out the networking piece May have to participate in a screening instrument

10. Online Applications—Let’s Look at Some Samples from Our Area http://www.vt.edu/careers https://www.astihosted.com/pulaski/JAM/DefaultAppl icant.asp http://www.baesystems.jobs/job_startFrame.asp http://www.schoolspring.com/ http://www.nr.edu/jobs/ http://www.volvogroup.com/group/global/en- gb/career/Job%20opportunities/Pages/positions.aspx

11. Your Turn—What can you do? Go to indeed.com Create an account Upload resume or apply for job TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEARCH PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED SITES!

12. Questions? Comments? “Like” New River Community College Career Advisors on Facebook