Helpful Hints for Job Seeking Hokies
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HELPFUL HINTS FOR JOB SEEKING HOKIES
Donna Cassell RatcliffeDirector, VT Career
ServicesThird Evening Career
ChatsTuesday, January 18,
2011
What is your job situation?Looking for a changeSeeking employmentExploring optionsMoving to new areaGetting back into the job market after stepping out
Just graduated and looking
Tips for success1. Select your cheer team2. Dedicate ample time to this
search3. Know what you are looking for4. Create a dynamic resume(s)5. Seek out job opportunities6. Network your way to a job7. Follow up8. Keep a positive attitude
Select your cheer teamWho are those who are in your
corner? Offer you advice Give you names and leads Encourage you along the way Lift your spirits
Dedicate ample time to this search Finding a job can be a full time
job! Set aside time for this important
project – you are worth it! Searching (websites, listings),
calling, emailing, mailings
Know what you are looking for
What types of jobs? What type of company or
organization? Location? Preferences? Plan A? Plan B?
Create a dynamic resume(s) A marketing tool for opening the
doors of prospective employers A sales presentation of yourself
Not a place for modesty Tell them what they need to know to
select you for an interview Use phrases to describe your experience;
start off with action words
Create a dynamic resume(s) Be honest Be consistent No typos Get several opinions – review Sequence the information from most
important to least important Everything should support the job
objective Make sure your resume is easy to
visually scan
Seek out job opportunities Internet searches and links
www.career.vt.edu Hokies4Hire – job listings and post
your resume Job boards Job Fairs Third party companies Temp agencies Don’t rely on mega systems like
Monster.com
Network your way to a job The Hidden Job Market #1 way that people find jobs Through those they know or get to know Ask your cheer team Family, friends, professional orgs, VT
professors…… Go onto Hokie Nation Network Check Linked-in
Networking….. Contact, refer to the person who
sent you Set at time to meet Prepare questions Ask for advice and leads Thank them (note, email, etc.) Then…..
Follow up Follow up Follow through Keep in touch Track your activities
Keep a positive attitude Smile when you are on the
phone Be patient Keep your spirits up Call upon your cheer team
QUESTIONS?
Career ServicesVirginia Tech
www.career.vt.edu540-231-6241
http://www.alumni.vt.edu/career/