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Preparing for Your On-Campus Job Search

Preparing for Your On-Campus Job Search. Academic Advising and Career Center ( 916) 278-6231 • www.csus.edu/careercenter. Career Center Services. Job Search. Self -Exploration. Self-Exploration. Self-Exploration can help you focus your job search: What are your interests?

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Preparing for Your On-Campus Job Search

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  1. Preparing for Your On-Campus Job Search Academic Advising and Career Center (916) 278-6231 • www.csus.edu/careercenter

  2. Career Center Services Job Search Self -Exploration

  3. Self-Exploration Self-Exploration can help you focus your job search: • What are your interests? • What classes have you enjoyed? • What skills have you enjoyed using most? • What are your hobbies?

  4. Special Skills International Students May Contribute to the workplace • Creativity • Persistence • Organizational skills • Determination • People skills & Networking • Language skills • Motivation • Cultural awareness • Thinking skills and new ideas • Risk taking • Resourcefulness • Overcoming challenges • Skills and knowledge from your past experiences

  5. Attributes and Skills Sought By Employers • Organizational Skills • Self-confidence • Flexible and adaptable • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds • Strong work ethic • Ability to take initiative • Individual and teamwork skills • Honesty/integrity • Communication skills • Work well under pressure • Positive attitude

  6. Tips to consider before you start your search Least Effective Job Search Strategies: • Using the same resume and cover letter for all positions • Not including a cover letter • Having grammar and punctuation errors on your paperwork • Applying for one campus job at a time • Only applying for positions you find online • Conducting little or no research on the department or position • Wearing casual attire to an interview • Presenting a non-professional demeanor or attitude • Never sending a thank you letter

  7. Tips to consider before you start your search • Starting early and being proactive • Getting your resumes and cover letters critiqued • Developing a professional phone message • Learning and practicing interview skills • Wearing professional attire • Arriving on time for interviews (10 to 15 minutes early) • Being kind and friendly to support staff • Making a good first impression by being well groomed and dressed • Acting courteous and professional • Following-up with a thank you email Job Search Strategies that are more effective:

  8. Researching On-Campus Jobs • Visit the on-campus employer’s website • Gather information about the company by reviewing the about us, mission statement and goals sections • Familiarize yourself with the services the company offers • Review the job description • Ask yourself what experiences, skills and/or knowledge you have related to this position

  9. Tips to consider before you start your search Social Networking and Professionalism: • According to Careerbuilder.com, two out of five companies used social media to view potential candidates and 43% of those companies decided not to hire someone due to their profile • Consider the privacy settings • Check your profile information for accuracy • Take down inappropriate pictures you (or your friends) have posted • Keep it positive and do not post anything you would not want employers to see

  10. Working On Campus • Full time international students in good academic standing may work on campus with International Programs and Global Engagement’s approval. • Minimum GPA: • 2.0 Undergraduates / 3.0 Graduates • Hours: • 20 Hours / week during semester • Unlimited during vacation (Employer may limit to 40 hours).

  11. Job Search Strategy #1 Hornet Career Connection Academic Advising and Career Center (916) 278-6231 • www.csus.edu/careercenter

  12. Job Search Strategy #2 University Enterprises Hornet Bookstore, Suite 3200 (916) 278-7001 • www.ueijobs.com

  13. Job Search Strategy #3 Information Resources and Technology AIRC, Room 2005 (916) 278-7337 www.csus.edu/irt/studentemployment

  14. Job Search Strategy #4 University Library (916) 278-6708  www.library.csus.edu

  15. Job Search Strategy #5 Housing and Residential Life (916) 278-6655  www.csus.edu/housing

  16. Job Search Strategy #6 Services for Students with Disabilities (916) 278-6955  www.csus.edu/sswd

  17. Job Search Strategy #7 Orientation Office (916) 278-7841  www.csus.edu/orientation

  18. Job Search Strategy #8 Academic Department Offices www.csus.edu/academics

  19. Job Search Strategy #9 Campus Eateries www.dining.csus.edu

  20. Job Search Strategy #10 Children’s Center (916) 278-6216  www.asi.csus.edu

  21. Job Search Strategy #11 Associated Students, Inc. www.asi.csus.edu • Aquatic Center • KSSU Radio • Accounting Services • Peak Adventures • Peak Adventures • Safe Rides • Student Government • Student Shop

  22. Job Search Strategy #12 The Well (916) 278-WELL  www.thewell.csus.edu

  23. Job Search Strategy #13 Peak Adventures (916) 278-6321 www.peakadventures.org

  24. Job Search Strategy #14 University Transportation and Parking Services (916) 278-PARK  www.csus.edu/aba/utaps

  25. Job Search Strategy #15 Academic Advising and Career Center (916) 278-6231  www.csus.edu/careercenter

  26. How to Complete an Application

  27. Preparing for the Interview • Make a good first impression • Research your route, planning to be in the parking lot 30 minutes early • walk-in 15 minutes early, be friendly to the receptionist and avoid using your phone • Keep your answers brief and concise • Prepare for commonly asked questions, including only details related to the position • Limit your answers to two or three minutes • Prepare five or more success stories • Be specific • Create Situation, Task, Action, and Result answers (STAR method)

  28. Preparing for the Interview • Repeat your key strengths three times • Think about how these skills will benefit the employer’s goal • Research the program or department • Visit their website, looking at the mission statement, goals, and about us sections • Ask questions • This demonstrates your preparation • Avoid asking about salary or benefits • Maintain a conversational flow • Be responsive, but let the interviewer lead

  29. Preparing for the Interview • Represent yourself and your ideas consciously • Dress professionally and be aware of non-verbal cues • Keep an interview journal • Write a summary (what would you do differently?) and note follow -up actions • Make a good final impression • Shake the recruiter’s hand and thank them for their time • Follow up with a thank you note within 24 hours

  30. Professional Dress for Student Jobs…

  31. Employment Resources

  32. Employment Resources • Academic Advising and Career Center • Lassen Hall, Room 1013 • (916) 278-6231• www.csus.edu/careercenter • Career Center website • Career Center Handbook • Walk-in services • Resume and cover letter writing • Interview preparation • ECS Career Services Office, CiCiMatiuzzi Riverside Hall, Room 2008 • (916) 278-7091• www.career.ecs.csus.edu

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