1. OLEAD Career Placement
Presented By: Jessica Steele, Career & Recruitment Coordinator

2. A little about ME

3. Who I am what I do? Career & internship support Career mentoring
Networking
LinkedIn tutorials
Working on your personal brand
Resume and cover letter support
Helping to connect the “career dots”
Recruiting events
Major meeting

4. Career Placement & Procedures
For me, motivation is a person who has the capability to recruit the resources he needs to achieve a goal. -Arsene Wenger
Career Placement & Procedures

5. Career Resources for OLEAD Students
Me! Make an appointment with me using Starfish appointment. Under "services," search for me by my last name.
2) World Campus Career Services:
3)PSU Career Services:
4) LER Website:
Postings
Resume Reviewers
Useful Links

6. Why is LinkedIn Important
Over 332 million users
It shows up when people Google you. TRY IT!
So many resources!
Articles
References
Building your professionalism
It’s all about PERSONAL BRANDING
Things are current
Efficient and effective way to manage your network that will stay with you
People are looking for you there ME
Employers
Professors, etc

7. How Do I Connect With People You Don’t Know?
Connecting with people you don’t know on LinkedIn isn’t creepy if done in a professional way!
+ Identify yourself
+ State the reason you are contacting them
+ Ask for a common connection to do an “Introduction”
Don’t ask for a favor, ie help getting a job or internship
Don’t ignore requests for a long period of time
Return any help that is given

8. Your Questions

9. OLEAD Tracks

10. Management Analysts/Consultants
Duties
Management analysts typically do the following:
Gather and organize information about the problem to be solved or the procedure to be improved
Interview personnel and conduct onsite observations to determine the methods, equipment, and personnel that will be needed
Analyze financial and other data, including revenue, expenditure, and employment reports
Develop solutions or alternative practices
Recommend new systems, procedures, or organizational changes
Make recommendations to management through presentations or written reports
Confer with managers to ensure changes are working

12. Social and Community Service Managers
What Social and Community Service Managers Do
Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They manage staff who provide social services to the public.

14. Human Resources Managers
What Human Resources Managers Do
Human resources managers plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.

16. Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers
What Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers Do
Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members.

18. Undergrad vs Grad Career Paths?
If a student was interested in organizational /leadership development how would the student pursue such a career path?
Look at alumni in the field
LinkedIn
Networking opportunities via local groups
If a student was interested in human capital management how would the student pursue such a career path?
Get in touch with correct recruiters (Deloitte, EY, Mercer, Accenture, Boston Consulting, etc.
Learn more about the interview process: Case study interview
Look for opportunities for case study competitions

19. 4) OLEAD is related to LER
4) OLEAD is related to LER. Does it mean that OLEAD job opportunities are within the LER/HR fields?
5) Are there internship opportunities for OLEAD students? Where should off campus students look for internships or jobs?

20. Questions? Jessica Steele jgs18@psu.edu