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PRESENTED BY Rita Di Carlo

Effective Job Searching. PRESENTED BY Rita Di Carlo. LeBow Office of Undergraduate Career Services. Overview. Steps in the Job Search Process Planning/Preparation Research/Resources Locating Opportunities Applying/Following Up. Planning. What do I want to do?

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PRESENTED BY Rita Di Carlo

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  1. Effective Job Searching PRESENTED BY Rita Di Carlo LeBow Office of Undergraduate Career Services

  2. Overview • Steps in the Job Search Process • Planning/Preparation • Research/Resources • Locating Opportunities • Applying/Following Up

  3. Planning • What do I want to do? • What type of companies provide those opportunities? • Where are those types of companies located? • What companies are a good fit with my needs and values? • Does my resume accurately reflect my skills? • What are the various company's hiring practices?

  4. Preparation • Update and have resume critiqued • Verify voicemail is professional • Create list of target companies • Set aside interviewing attire • Select and identify networking events • Create job search spreadsheet • Generate list of applicable job titles • Set agenda for search

  5. Research • Career Library databases • Company web sites • Publications/trade journals • Professional associations • Chambers of commerce • Job posting boards

  6. Locating Opportunities • Campus Resources • Direct Apply Job Board • On Campus Recruiting • (fall & winter) • EmployOn • Job fairs (October and April) • LCB Weekly Announcements for Undergrads

  7. Locating Opportunities • Events • LeBow • Career panels • Employer site visits • Networking events • SCDC • Company information sessions • Resume critique events

  8. Upcoming Events • Careers in Marketing Panel-10/21/08 5-7pm • Independence Blue Cross, Advanta, Commerce Bank • Student Office Visit-10/27/08 9:30-2pm • Susquehanna International Group • DFA-FUNDamentals of Investment Management 7-9pm • Turner Investment Partners • Interviewing Workshop 10/30/08 5-6pm • Vanguard • Information Session 10/27/08 • Berkery Noyes Investment Bankers

  9. Networking • What: • Meeting and exchanging information • Why: • Obtain information about careers and industries • Build professional contacts • Who: • Alumni, company representatives • How: • Prepare a target speech (elevator speech, commercial) • Research. Know who will be there, who you want to meet, and research the companies. • Dress professionally. • Bring copies of your resume. • Ask questions and give information. • Collect business cards.

  10. Cold Calling • What: • Calling Prospective Employers • Why: • Contact small companies and identify point of contact • Review application • Verify information for cover letter • Learn of open positions • Tips: • Call early • Ask if it’s a good time • Keep Control – Call back vs. leave message • Have a script

  11. Informational Interviews • What: • Appointment that you schedule with a particular individual in your field of interest • Why: • Gain current, regional, and/or specialized information from an "insider" point of view • Learn about career options, job duties, and develop a network in your field • Who: • Family, friends, alumni, and referrals • Steps: • Researching company and person • Prepare target speech and questions • Dress professionally, update resume • How: • Build Rapport, show interest, don’t ask for a job • Send a thank you note

  12. Applying Online/E-Resumes Emailed Resumes or Upload to Website • Attach document as a Word document named: firstname_lastname.doc • Send an E-Cover Letter in the email text. This should be similar to a regular cover letter, but briefer. • Tell them your resume is attached. • Always view your document. Sometimes formatting changes.

  13. Questions

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