1. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu HOW TO CONDUCT A SUCCESSFUL JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH

2. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu Components to a Successful Job Search  Analysis & Assessment  Job Campaign Design  Marketing Materials  Research  Marketing Techniques  Interview Training

3. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT Examine skills, accomplishments, and areas of interest  Utilize assessment tools (e.g., MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory)  Consider previous experiences (e.g., summer jobs, internships etc.)  Identify short- and long-term goals

4. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu JOB CAMPAIGN DESIGN Identify  What jobs/internships?  Where?  For whom? MAJOR TASK: Establish goals, time lines, and schedules

5. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu MARKETING MATERIALS Resumes  Decide on a format that best fits your needs (i.e., chronological, functional, or combined)  Create targeted resumes Cover letters  For advertisements and recruiters  Broadcast letters for contacts and direct mailings  Follow-up and thank you letters

6. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu RESEARCH Identify within field of interest  Potential employers  Associations and organizations Research job market information  Functional and geographic issues

7. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu RESEARCHING JOB MARKET INFORMATION: TRENDS AND PROJECTED NEED –RECOMMENDED:  Occupational Outlook Handbook  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ http://www.bls.gov/oco/  O*Net  http://online.onetcenter.org http://online.onetcenter.org  Career One Stop:  www.acinet.org/acinet www.acinet.org/acinet –ADDITIONAL  Job Hunter’s Bible:  www.jobhuntersbible.com www.jobhuntersbible.com  Riley’s Employment Guide  http://www.rileyguide.com/ http://www.rileyguide.com/

8. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu SELF-MARKETING TECHNIQUES Proactive and Reactive Strategies  UTILIZE CAREER SERVICES! o UA CareerPath, OCR, CareerSearch, Vault, Career Library  NETWORK! o Alumni o Professors o Family and Friends

9. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu SELF-MARKETING TECHNIQUES  Maximize the Internet  Contact potential employers to explore unadvertised positions  Identify decision-makers and networks for contacts at targeted employers  Actively respond to advertised positions  Attend on campus and off campus events (i.e., job fairs, recruiters)

10. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu INTERVIEW TRAINING  Prepare for traditional and behavior-based interview questions  Prepare for various types of interviews (e.g., 1:1, phone, group)  Practice interviews offered at Career Services  Learn how to close the interview and establish next-step procedures

11. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu ANY QUESTIONS? Still unsure about your job/internship search? Have other questions and would like to speak with someone? Please don’t hesitate to contact Career Services.

12. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu For more information, visit Career Services, Science Library G-50 www.albany.edu/cdc518.437.4900 Drop-in Hours MWF: 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon & TTh: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Appointments available upon request

13. Career Services, University at Albany Science Library G-50 518.437.4900 albany.edu/cdc career@uamail.albany.edu THANKS FOR ATTENDING! Please complete an evaluation form before you leave.