Job and Internship Searching
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Before You Begin
Know yourself Many job seekers make the mistake of not
focusing their career goals Makes job search overwhelming
Identify your personal strengths, interests, skills, and values
List possible job titles and fields of interest Sales, PR, Social Work, Research, Writing,
etc.
Before You Begin
Know where you want to work Research companies and organizations Research potential career fields
Know typical entry-level jobs, salaries, etc. Think about location Identify potential employers who you
would like to work for
Preparing for Your Job Search
Target your resume to a specific field or position
Put together work samples
Practice interviewing and speaking about your liberal arts skills and professional experience
Buy a professional suit
Have a professional voicemail message
Preparing for Your Job Search
Update your facebook and myspace profiles
Have a professional email address
Learn how to network and do an informational interview
Develop a job search plan using multiple job searching strategies
How People Find Jobs
Networking and Direct Contact80%
Internet10%
Want Ads 5%
Other Methods 5 %
Job Search Strategy #1Participate in campus programs and
events
Job Fairs and Events Government Job Fair (Fall) Business Etiquette Dinner (November) Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair
(February) Alumni Networking Event (February) Pathways for Careers (March) Idealist Job Fair – Nonprofits (March) Education Job Fair (April)
Other Events Employer Tables in the Christensen Center Employer Panels and Information Sessions
Job Search Strategy #2Apply for jobs that are posted
General Job Posting Websites Augpost, LandIt, JobPost, St. Thomas
Specialized Posting Sites Idealist: www.idealist.org Minnesota Council of Non-profits:
www.mncn.org EdPost:
www.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpost
Job Search Strategy #2Apply for jobs that are posted
Employer Websites
Megasites Monster: www.monster.com Career Builder: www.careerbuilder.com
Newspapers or Want Ads www.startribune.com www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress
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Finding postings using the Wiki
Job Search Strategy #3Target employers you are
interested in
Direct employer contact Directories
Minnesota Nonprofit Directory United Way: Directory of Community Services Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Book
of Lists The Gold Book On the wiki: http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Job Search Strategy #4
NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK!!!
What is Networking?
involves connecting with those who work in a field you are wanting to learn more about or break into
is the most effective way to learn about job positions and obtain job positions
does NOT involve asking for a job
Informational Interviews
are a great way to begin to network, build connections, and gain insight into a career
set up times to talk with people and “interview” them about their jobs and/or their employers
follow up after the interview and continue to keep in touch
Social Networking Linkedin
www.linkedin.com complete a descriptive profile search for connections for informational
interview get company information and connections
Facebook become a fan of company profiles check the profile for news and information
INTERVIEWING INTERVIEWING FOR SUCCESSFOR SUCCESS
Who has had professional/internship interviews?What is hard about interviewing?
What makes you the most nervous about interviewing?
What questions are the most difficult to answer?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8
Basic Guidelines
Types of Interviews
Screening Interview
On-site Interview
Before the Interview
Know the job requirements Know yourself Research the organization Prepare questions Practice Have your outfit ready Know where to go
Day of the Interview
Arrive early Introduce yourself Be professional Watch your eye
contact and body language
May bring and use your portfolio
Answer questions Ask questions Do not bring up
salary or benefits Get business
cards Close the
interview
After the Interview
Send a thank you note Follow-up
Behavioral Questions
Prove yourself by telling stories of past accomplishments
Helps predict behavior Answer according to the CAR
method: C = Challenge A = Action R = Results
Practice Tell me about yourself What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why did you choose your major? What role do you usually play in group or team
situations? What motivates you in work setting? Give me an example of an accomplishment you
are proud of Tell me about a time you had multiple
assignments to complete and how did you prioritize
Other Sample Questions
Why are interested in this position? What makes you qualified for this
position? Why do you want to work for our
organization? What are your career goals? How does your education relate to our
needs? Why did you leave your last job?
More Sample Questions
Describe a situation where you had a work as part of a team to achieve a goal
Tell me about a time you had to use strong leadership skills
Describe a situation in which you had to work under pressure
Others????
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Prepare using the Wiki