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Darrell Sawyer, Ed.D ., Director Julie Ohlsen, M.Ed., Assistant Director Cindy Christensen, Program Assistant Surbec

Darrell Sawyer, Ed.D ., Director Julie Ohlsen, M.Ed., Assistant Director Cindy Christensen, Program Assistant Surbeck Center (main level - across from Dean of Students Office) Phone: 394-2667 Email: darrell.sawyer@sdsmt.edu or careercenter@sdsmt.edu

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Darrell Sawyer, Ed.D ., Director Julie Ohlsen, M.Ed., Assistant Director Cindy Christensen, Program Assistant Surbec

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  1. Darrell Sawyer, Ed.D., Director Julie Ohlsen, M.Ed., Assistant Director Cindy Christensen, Program Assistant Surbeck Center (main level - across from Dean of Students Office) Phone: 394-2667 Email: darrell.sawyer@sdsmt.eduorcareercenter@sdsmt.edu Web site: http://careers.sdsmt.edu

  2. Our Services Include… • Resume and Cover Letter Reviews • Mock interviews • On-campus interviews • Career Fairs • Help with job searches--intern, co-op, full-time • Placement/Salary Data • Career and professional development workshops

  3. Internships and Co-ops 78% of Mines graduates last year had relevant work experience! ** Employers consider internships & co-ops the #1 most important college activity! (Employer Survey by Collegiate Employment Research Institute)

  4. Purpose of Resume? • Snapshot of your current skills, experiences, and interests • Not a complete autobiography • 30 second test • The HOOK to get selected for an interview!

  5. Your Resume Should Quickly Show… • Who you are • What type of work you would like to do • What you know • What you have done • What you can offer an employer

  6. Basic Resume Parts • Objective • Education • Work Experience • Relevant Projects • Skills/Qualities • Honors and Activities

  7. 2013 Career Fair • SDSM&T Fall 2013 Career Fair ---Tuesday, Sept. 24 **King Center Gymnasium • 115 Employers are registered to attend! • Search Career Fair employers through Gold Mine www.sdsmtcareers.com

  8. MATH Fall Career Fair Employers- CSC NISC FI Nutra-Flo Company, Inc. FCI Open Systems International, Inc. F Performance Software FC POET, LLC FI Raven Industries I SD Bureau of Info & Telecom. F SDSM&T - Graduate Education F SymCom, Inc. F TrihydroCorporation F US Army ROTC F US Dept. of State-Diplomatic Security FI US Navy Officer Programs FI Vermeer Corporation FCI Wipro Technologies FI WurthElectronics Midcom FI Baker Hughes, Inc. F BNSF Railway FI Burns & McDonnell FI Carlson Software FI Caterpillar FI Daktronics I EchoStar Technologies Corporation FI Emerson Process/Fisher Controls CI Emit Technologies F Fast Enterprises, LLC FI Hormel Foods Corporation FI Innovative Systems, Inc. FI Interstates Companies FI John Deere FCI Kinross Gold Corporation FI Logan Aluminum CI Microsoft FI Midcontinent Communications F • (F- Full-time; C- Co-op; I –Intern) Fall Career Fair Employers- MATH BNSF Railway FI Emit Technologies F Fast Enterprises, LLC FI Microsoft FI NISC FI Open Systems International F POET, LLC FI SDSM&T - Graduate Education F US Army ROTC F US Dept. of State-Diplomatic Security FI US Navy Officer Programs FI

  9. The “Gold Mine” Online System • Job Postings (Intern, Co-op, Full-time) • Campus Interviews • Company Information Sessions • Career Fair Employers • Career workshops • www.sdsmtcareers.com

  10. Fall Career Fair Employer Information Sessions • 9/22/136:00 PM CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES SURBECK BUMP • 9/23/134:00 PM BD (BECTON DICKINSON) SURBECK HISEGA • 9/23/13 4:30 PM KINROSS GOLD SURBECK DORR • 9/23/13 5:00 PM FAST ENTERPRISES SURBECK HARDROCK • 9/23/13 6:00 PM JOHN DEERE SURBECK BUMP • 9/23/13 7:00 PM JR SIMPLOT SURBECK MCKEEL • 9/23/13 7:30 PM CARGILL EE/PHYSICS BLDG 208 • 9/24/13 5:00 PM BURNS & MCDONNELL EE/PHYSICS BLDG 252 • 9/24/13 5:00 PM KIEWIT SURBECK BUMP • 9/24/13 5:00 PM PEABODY ENERGY CLASSROOM BLDG 203 • 9/24/13 5:30 PM GERDAU CLASSROOM BLDG 327 • 9/24/13 5:30 PM POLARIS CLASSROOM BLDG 309 • 9/24/13 6:00 PM ARCH COAL SURBECK DORR • 9/24/13 6:00 PM NEWMONT MINING SURBECK MCKEEL • 9/24/13 6:30 PM BAKER HUGHES CHRISTENSEN HALL OF FAME-KING CENTER • 9/24/13 6:30 PM MICROSOFT EE/PHYSICS BLDG 254 • 9/24/13 7:00 PM PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD SURBECK BUMP • 9/24/13 7:00 PM 3M CLASSROOM BLDG 329 • 9/24/13 8:00 PM DAKTRONICS CLASSROOM BLDG 330

  11. Before the Fair ---PREPARE 1. Update and PROOF your resume (Cover letters not needed.) 2. Research the employers 3. Develop your “top 10” list and second-tier list of employers. 4. Practice introducing yourself (30 seconds). 5. Plan what you’re going to wear.

  12. Remember to Dress Appropriately You can never be overdressed. Pay attention to personal hygiene!

  13. During the Fair --COMMUNICATE • Bring many copies of your resume. • Approach employers with a smile and a handshake. • Look and act professional. • Be aware of your body language and posture. • Keep a positive attitude. • Ask questions and show interest.

  14. Make a good first impression! - DRESS UP! - Smile. - Make eye contact. - Firm handshake. - Introduce yourself. - Focus on what the recruiter is saying. - Thank the recruiter when finished, shake hands, and SMILE.

  15. Avoid these mistakes… • Showing little enthusiasm • Giving rambling, unfocused responses • Having unclear career goals • Responding with “yes/no” answers • Failing to project self-confidence and poise • Not asking the interviewer any questions

  16. Workshops to Help You Succeed

  17. Mines Advantage -Professional Development • Leadership and Teamwork • Communication • Career Preparation • Global and Cultural Diversity • Sense of Self • Community Involvement

  18. Questions? Darrell Sawyer, Ed.D., Director Career & Professional Development Center 394-2667 careercenter@sdsmt.edu

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