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HOW TO CONDUCT A SUCCESSFUL JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH

HOW TO CONDUCT A SUCCESSFUL JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH. Components to a Successful Job Search. Analysis & Assessment Job Campaign Design Marketing Materials Research Marketing Techniques Interview Training. ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT.

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HOW TO CONDUCT A SUCCESSFUL JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH

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  1. HOW TO CONDUCT A SUCCESSFUL JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH

  2. Components to a Successful Job Search Analysis & Assessment Job Campaign Design Marketing Materials Research Marketing Techniques Interview Training

  3. 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. JOB CAMPAIGN DESIGN Identify • What jobs/internships? • Where? • For whom? MAJOR TASK: Establish goals, time lines, and schedules

  5. 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. RESEARCH Identify within field of interest • Potential employers • Associations and organizations Research job market information • Functional and geographic issues

  7. RESEARCHING JOB MARKET INFORMATION: TRENDS AND PROJECTED NEED • RECOMMENDED: • Occupational Outlook Handbook • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ • O*Net • http://online.onetcenter.org • Career One Stop: • www.acinet.org/acinet • ADDITIONAL • Job Hunter’s Bible: • www.jobhuntersbible.com • Riley’s Employment Guide • http://www.rileyguide.com/

  8. SELF-MARKETING TECHNIQUES Proactive and Reactive Strategies • UTILIZE CAREER SERVICES! • UA CareerPath, OCR, CareerSearch, Vault, Career Library • NETWORK! • Alumni • Professors • Family and Friends

  9. 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. 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 andestablish next-step procedures

  11. ANY QUESTIONS? Still unsure about your job/internship search? Have other questions and would liketo speak with someone? Please don’t hesitate to contact Career Services.

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

  13. THANKS FOR ATTENDING! Please complete an evaluation form before you leave.

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