Job Search Resources

1. Job Search Resources Presented by: Daisy Larios, Career Services Library Assistant Drexel University Steinbright Career Development Center

2. Allow me to introduce myself… • Daisy Larios, Career Services Library Assistant • I can direct you towards job search resources • I am available for individual consultations. • Webpage: http://www.library.drexel.edu/careers • Email: dl423@drexel.edu • Phone: 215-895-6843 • Why are you here?

3. What we will cover today: Resources available to you The Job/Co-op Search Process Your turn!

4. Resources • Careers Collection • Where: on main floor of Hagerty Library • What: Any- and everything career-related • When: Whenever the library is open • How: Use the library catalog, browse the shelves, or ask a librarian

5. Resources • Careers Services Library Assistant page • Where: http://www.library.drexel.edu/careers • What: • Contact info • Research guides • Careers blog • Schedule of workshops • Vault Career Insider

6. Vault Career Insider Free personal registration is required to access this resource!

7. Vault Career Insider • Research companies, industries, and professions • Download full PDFs of Vault Career Guides • Get career advice, sample resumes and cover letters, and much more!!

8. The Process It’s not as scary as it sounds! It just requires staying organized and not giving up. Continue the methods ahead until success is achieved.

9. The Job/Co-op Search Process

10. Tip: See the Career Exploration research guide Define Your Search • Determine your career interests • Conduct informational interviews • Ask yourself: • What type of job do I want? • What industries are I interested in working in? • Where, geographically, do I want to work?

11. Still have no clue?? Career Counselors at the Steinbright Career Development Center To schedule an appointment call (215) 895-2185 • They provide individual consultations and career advice based on career reports generated through aptitude and personality tests

12. Preparation • Update your resume • Resume Critique Days: September 30th, October 1st • Be armed with a 30 second commercial • Be on the lookout for Career Services events from Steinbright or your department/college! • Life After Drexel: Career Services Orientations on Sept. 21st, 22nd, 23rd

13. Job Search Strategies Networking Applying to posted positions Targeting companies

14. Laying the Groundwork: Networking • Networking is the art of building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships

15. Networking: Expanding Your Network • Join a professional association • Student organizations and chapters • Use the Encyclopedia of Associations! • Use LinkedIn

16. Networking: Meet Potential Employers http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/events/index.html • Steinbright Career Development Center • Career Fairs • October 6, 2010 • Employer presentations • Check out your college or department website!

17. Finding posted positions • Steinbright Career Development Center: • For coop: SCDCOnline (through DrexelOne) • For non-coop opportunities: Dragon Jobs www.drexel.edu/scdc/dragonjobs

18. Finding posted positions • Internship search sites • Print internship directories • Vault Career Insider • General job search websites • Industry-specific job search sites • Professional associations • Your College or Department website • LeBow • iSchool Tip: Use the Internship/Coop Search and Job Search research guides!!

19. The Proactive Approach: Targeting Companies Directly • ES&P Archives on DrexelOne • Print company directories • Electronic company databases Tip: Use the Company Directories research guide!

20. Your turn! Use the Worksheet to create a list of potential employers using the library databases we just went over.

21. I have a list of potential employers…now what?? • Research the company website. • Use multiple job search strategies! • Apply for posted positions advertised on the website. • Use your network to identify contacts and potential leads in the company. • Cold calling- by phone and email. Tip: Look for terms like: Careers, Employment Opportunities, Internships, Staff Directory, Contact Us, Human Resources. Tip: Use the Calling a Company Phone Script!

22. Cover Letters: Super Important! Two Types of Cover Letters: A general “broadcast” cover letter In response to a job posting: A cover letter demonstrates your communications skills and how well you read the job description. Job Description Your Resume

23. What Happens Next? I got an interview! I got an offer! • Be informed- research on the company beforehand. • Try Business & Company Resource Center • Practice, practice, practice! • Business etiquette • You should bring up your visa status before an employer offers you a job. • For full-time jobs: Begin researching salaries for salary negotiation

24. Some Tips! • Be creative, open-minded, and flexible • Use multiple job search strategies! • Treat this like an extended research project

25. More tips…from fellow students! • “Don't be afraid to cold-call companies - work hard, use all the resources at your disposal, and most of all, network!” • “Start your job search as early as possible!” • “Consistency between your resume and story. Practice interviewing.” • “Networking is the best way to find out job opportunities. Ask friends and family about different opportunities. The more you explore, the more options you have. Thank you letters really help!” • “It is doable. Work must go in but it is well worth it.Start early and funnel options down to focus yourself on the few possibilities that you wish, and that can materialize.” Questions?