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Life After OIT

Life After OIT. Christopher Hilinski Madelyn Owens Adiba Salam. An Introduction. Introductions What are we going to be learning today? Any questions/doubts before we get started?. The Four Year Plan (Year 1). Year 4+. Year 1. Year 2. Year 3.

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Life After OIT

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  1. Life After OIT Christopher Hilinski Madelyn Owens Adiba Salam

  2. An Introduction • Introductions • What are we going to be learning today? • Any questions/doubts before we get started?

  3. The Four Year Plan (Year 1) Year 4+ Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Explore Specific Careers & Grad Programs • Narrow your career focus • Explore graduate school & talk to faculty • Find an Internship • Apply to internships • Consider earning credit for your internship • Stand out at your internship • Network • Attend networking events • Utilize the Student-Alumni Career Connect • Create a professional LinkedIn • Apply for Jobs and/or Graduate Programs • Prepare application materials • Consolidate your post graduation strategy • Maintain Networking Contacts • Stay connect with faculty and colleagues after you leave • Prepare for the Transition from College to Career • Attend networking events • Utilize the Student-Alumni Career Connect • Create a professional LinkedIn • Select Your Major(s) & Career Cluster • Declare your major • Select a career cluster • Develop relationships with faculty & administrators • Take an Active Leadership Role • Get more involved by serving on a committee in a leadership role • Prep for the Internship Search • Create a resume and get it critiqued • Identify internships of interest • Prepare for interviewing • Explore Majors and Careers • Meet with a career advisor • Take the Focus 2 assessment • Attend the major/minor fairs • Focus on Academics • Set up a study schedule • Attend all classes; don’t sit in the back • Utilize tutoring services • Get Involved • Attend involvement fairs • Find a group of friends • Join at least one student organization

  4. Picking Your Major

  5. Picking Your Major

  6. Resources for Finding the Perfect Fit Personality Tests Ex: Myers-Briggs, Focus 2 Interest/Career Fairs Ex: Rutgers Major and Minor Fair, Mega Fair Networking Ex: Linkedin, Networking Events

  7. Resources for Finding the Perfect Fit

  8. The Four Year Plan (Year 2) Year 4+ Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Explore Specific Careers & Grad Programs • Narrow your career focus • Explore graduate school & talk to faculty • Find an Internship • Apply to internships • Consider earning credit for your internship • Stand out at your internship • Network • Attend networking events • Utilize the Student-Alumni Career Connect • Create a professional LinkedIn • Apply for Jobs and/or Graduate Programs • Prepare application materials • Consolidate your post graduation strategy • Maintain Networking Contacts • Stay connect with faculty and colleagues after you leave • Prepare for the Transition from College to Career • Attend networking events • Utilize the Student-Alumni Career Connect • Create a professional LinkedIn • Select Your Major(s) & Career Cluster • Declare your major • Select a career cluster • Develop relationships with faculty & administrators • Take an Active Leadership Role • Get more involved by serving on a committee in a leadership role • Prep for the Internship Search • Create a resume and get it critiqued • Identify internships of interest • Prepare for interviewing • Explore Majors and Careers • Meet with a career advisor • Take the Focus 2 assessment • Attend the major/minor fairs • Focus on Academics • Set up a study schedule • Attend all classes; don’t sit in the back • Utilize tutoring services • Get Involved • Attend involvement fairs • Find a group of friends • Join at least one student organization

  9. TheResume • The resume is one of your most important documents, basically marketing your skillset/experience on paper • Resume building is an ART and not a SCIENCE • Avoid resume templates • The following should be considered when creating a resume, though: • Neutral formatting (1-2 fonts maximum) • Length of 1 page maximum • Proper spacing • Accuracy of skills, position, education etc. • Reverse chronological order for positions

  10. TheCover Letter • The cover letter is essentially a persuasion towards a potential employer to view your resume where you highlight your skills. • 1st Paragraph: Introducing yourself and expressing interest in the position. • 2nd paragraph: Highlighting various skillsets and experience. • 3rd paragraph: Closing, indicate that your resume is attached. • Turn to page 24 of your career guides for more information.

  11. CVs CV’s are essentially longer versions of a Resume which emphasize academics, research, and projects. Turn to page 21 of your guides for more info.

  12. Tailoring Your Resume to the Job Description • Starting with an Action Verb can improve your marketability for various job descriptions • Dissect the job description and tailor your resume towards them • Let’s look at something together:

  13. Popular Action Verbs Refer to page 12 of your Career Guides for a list of action verbs!

  14. The STAR Method • SITUATION: describe the situation you were in. • TASK: what was your goal or fulfillment? • ACTION: what actions did you take? • RESULT: what was the outcome?

  15. The STAR Method (An Example) Oversee troubleshooting via HDRT ticketing system to alleviate specific software issues of the College Avenue Campus Result Action Situation/Task Note: Not every job description you write will EXACTLY follow the STAR Method

  16. ACTIVITY: Create your own Action Statement and Share!

  17. The Four Year Plan (Year 3) Year 4+ Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Explore Specific Careers & Grad Programs • Narrow your career focus • Explore graduate school & talk to faculty • Find an Internship • Apply to internships • Consider earning credit for your internship • Stand out at your internship • Network • Attend networking events • Utilize the Student-Alumni Career Connect • Create a professional LinkedIn • Apply for Jobs and/or Graduate Programs • Prepare application materials • Consolidate your post graduation strategy • Maintain Networking Contacts • Stay connect with faculty and colleagues after you leave • Prepare for the Transition from College to Career • Attend networking events • Utilize the Student-Alumni Career Connect • Create a professional LinkedIn • Select Your Major(s) & Career Cluster • Declare your major • Select a career cluster • Develop relationships with faculty & administrators • Take an Active Leadership Role • Get more involved by serving on a committee in a leadership role • Prep for the Internship Search • Create a resume and get it critiqued • Identify internships of interest • Prepare for interviewing • Explore Majors and Careers • Meet with a career advisor • Take the Focus 2 assessment • Attend the major/minor fairs • Focus on Academics • Set up a study schedule • Attend all classes; don’t sit in the back • Utilize tutoring services • Get Involved • Attend involvement fairs • Find a group of friends • Join at least one student organization

  18. Elevator Pitches • Elevator pitches are essentially your 60 second pitch to an employer or a potential networking prospect. • Be polite, and discuss your interests but keep it short and concise • Think of this almost like an actual elevator ride • Similar concept to a cover letter, but in person • Make it seem natural, not scripted • Practice, practice, practice Don’t make their “Elevator Ride” miserable

  19. Create your own and share!

  20. The Interview Process Interview Processes Tend to Follow this Rubric Nowadays: TECHNICAL/ PERFORMANCE BEHAVIORAL SITUATIONAL

  21. Acing the Interview Some tips: • Do your research on the position, industry, etc. • Lying about experience and skills can lead to SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES Do NOT talk over an interviewer and DO NOT jump at a question right away.

  22. Negotiation • Negotiation is often an act which many are nervous to do • Think of yourself as an asset to the company, rather than an employee • To get an idea of your “value” look towards resources such as Glassdoor to find the average salary ranges • Avoid exact numbers, you are better off giving them an average range of salary, be realistic but do not undersell yourself • Most companies will work within your means, this does not lead to termination of contracts unless clearly stated • Think about your skillset in comparison to others, would you require less training than the average worker? • Salary isn’t the only thing to negotiate! Think about travel expenses, benefits, etc.

  23. Graduate School • Graduate school is a great option for those who want to pursue more specific fields • It can be costly, so think about the benefits vs costs: • Will this help my career in the future? • Can a potential employer pay for it instead? • Many choose to balance their career with Masters programs • Going to school part-time • Working part-time and going to school full-time • Certain degree programs allow for dual bachelors/masters degrees

  24. GRE Prep • Practice books such as Manhattan Prep are great tools for testing your knowledge • Simulating test environments ensures that you are ready for the test conditions • Time yourself the way the exam would time you • Take breaks in the same manner as well • Some programs do not require the GRE to be taken

  25. Other Professions

  26. The Four Year Plan (Year 4) Year 4+ Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Explore Specific Careers & Grad Programs • Narrow your career focus • Explore graduate school & talk to faculty • Find an Internship • Apply to internships • Consider earning credit for your internship • Stand out at your internship • Network • Attend networking events • Utilize the Student-Alumni Career Connect • Create a professional LinkedIn • Apply for Jobs and/or Graduate Programs • Prepare application materials • Consolidate your post graduation strategy • Maintain Networking Contacts • Stay connect with faculty and colleagues after you leave • Prepare for the Transition from College to Career • Attend networking events • Utilize the Student-Alumni Career Connect • Create a professional LinkedIn • Select Your Major(s) & Career Cluster • Declare your major • Select a career cluster • Develop relationships with faculty & administrators • Take an Active Leadership Role • Get more involved by serving on a committee in a leadership role • Prep for the Internship Search • Create a resume and get it critiqued • Identify internships of interest • Prepare for interviewing • Explore Majors and Careers • Meet with a career advisor • Take the Focus 2 assessment • Attend the major/minor fairs • Focus on Academics • Set up a study schedule • Attend all classes; don’t sit in the back • Utilize tutoring services • Get Involved • Attend involvement fairs • Find a group of friends • Join at least one student organization

  27. “Troubleshooting” your Career Path Not getting interviews? It may be your resume. Is the job not what you expected? Evaluate your career path in regards to different industries, types of work, etc. Not getting the job? Consider working on interview skills.

  28. Questions/concerns?

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