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Meghan T. Jones, MA 9/24/19 9:10 am – 9:40 am Franklin Room D

Meghan T. Jones, MA 9/24/19 9:10 am – 9:40 am Franklin Room D. Professional Metamorphosis Making the transition from student to work life. Steps to Take While in School. Internships. They’rrrrre Great!. Internships. They’rrrrre Great!. TIPS Do not take an unpaid internship

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Meghan T. Jones, MA 9/24/19 9:10 am – 9:40 am Franklin Room D

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  1. Meghan T. Jones, MA 9/24/199:10 am – 9:40 amFranklin Room D Professional Metamorphosis Making the transition from student to work life

  2. Steps to Take While in School

  3. Internships. They’rrrrre Great!

  4. Internships. They’rrrrre Great! • TIPS • Do not take an unpaid internship • Unless it is your last option against no internship • Reach out and ask • Professors • Networking Events • Cold email/call employers • Search Online • Glassdor.com • Ziprecruiter.com • Indeed.com

  5. Networking.Are you doing enough? Where to look What to bring Resume Elevator Pitch Completed Homework Tips! • Don’t stay with your group • Follow up email with question or two • Add new contacts on LinkedIn (People use it…) • School events • Career Fair • Alumni Event • Department Talks • User Group Events • Conferences

  6. Build your brandBecause your mama isn’t going to Managing your online presence Attitude is Everything 1-2 professional outfits LinkedIn Headshot Be Confident…not arrogant • Profile Picture (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) • Security Options (Private = ON) • Update Your LinkedIn https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/blog/academy/webinar-recording-building-your-brand-in-2016-ds00/

  7. Graduation is Coming… • Build Your Resume • Why Should I Write a Cover Letter? • Interview Preparation

  8. Writing reliable resumes (Say that 5 times fast) • Organization is key! • Most valuable information at top • Mission Statement • LinkedIn Link • References • Student Vs Experience Format TIPS! • Complete Pages • Preferably One Page • Fill two if you have the content • Not a CV • Ask for a Review • Mentor, Professor, Family member in field

  9. Cover letter crazy • It is necessary! • Header • From – Full Mailing Address • To – Hiring Manager Name & Full Mailing Address • Strong first paragraph • Support Paragraphs • CUSTOMIZE TO JOB DESCRIPTION https://www.cio.com/article/2369216/94641-12-Ways-to-Write-a-Better-Cover-Letter.html

  10. the interview. Why so serious? • Preparation Help • Career Services • Department/University mock interview • Use job description • Practice answers out loud • Research company • Prepare 2 questions about their work • Bring Sample Materials TIPS! Limit caffeine before Have Interviewer contact info Be 10 minutes early https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-answer-difficult-job-interview-questions-2018-2

  11. Landing That First Job

  12. Negotiating tips for beginners

  13. M is for Mentorship • Never stop bettering yourself • Types of mentors: • Professional • Current Position • Position you want in the future • Personal • Finances • Social • YOU must ask!

  14. Professional Organizations are Your Friends • Continue networking • Continue learning • Types of Organizations: • Young Professionals • Professional Development • Social • Volunteer/Community • SWOGIS: swogis.org/ • Ohio URISA: ohurisa.org/ • CincyGIS: facebook.com/CincyGIS • GeoNet: community.esri.com/groups/ohio-gis • Ohio APA: ohioplanning.org

  15. Thank you! Meghan T. Jones (937) 259-5048 mjones@ljbinc.com/taylormegh7@gmail.com

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