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CAREER FAIR

Fall 2008 Career Fair

301 employers 39 states/1 international

Largest career fair in university history

Spring 2009 Career Fair

149 employers 25 states

EMPLOYER RECRUITING

644 different employers recruited S&T students

Employers were from 45 states and

4 international locations

40% of employers were from MO (257 different employers)

60% of employers were from outside MO

(387 different employers)

CO-OP PROGRAM

483 registered co-ops

145 different employers

Employers located in 36 states

INTERNSHIPS

356 registered interns



• Alumni Services

• Employer Seminars

• Interview Evaluations

• Etiquette Dinners

• Resume Referrals

• On-line Resources

• Practice Interviews

• Resume Critiquing

• How to Negotiate a Job Offer

• Job Search Techniques

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CENTER (COC) Missouri University of Science and Technology

2008-2009

Firm Plans 2008‐2009

82% of students reporting had firm plans

BA, BS, MS, PHD

60%

20%

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Grad School

Military

No Job Reported

Student Services

Did You Know...

• 1,337 students graduated (excludes certificates)

• 42.5% reported to the COC

• 45.9% of graduating students remained in MO

• 54.1% of graduating students moved outside MO

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS

● 3,736 on-campus interviews were conducted ● 441 Different employers scheduled on-campus interviews or posted a job

COC Mission

The mission of the Career Opportunities Center at the Missouri University of Science and Technology is to proactively educate degree seeking students and graduates in their successful pursuit of professional full-time, summer, or co-op employment and to develop and

maintain mutually rewarding partnerships with a diversity of employers as well as with Missouri S&T faculty and staff.

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Lea-Ann Morton, Ph.D. Director

573.341.4254 [email protected]

Edna Grover-Bisker Associate Director


Marla Smith Assistant Director

Student Employment 573.341.4301

[email protected]

Nancy Zamazanuk Career Advisor Alumni Services 573.341.4229

[email protected]

Sara Earl Recruiting Assistant

Employers A-G 573.341.4230

[email protected]

Colleen Kapeller Recruiting Assistant

Employers H-Z 573.341.4951

[email protected]

Heidi Lyle Administrative Assistant


The mission of the Career Opportunities Center at Missouri University of Science and Technology is to proactively educate degree seeking students and graduates in their successful pursuit of professional full-time, co-op or summer employment and to develop and maintain mutually rewarding partnerships with

a diversity of employers as well as Missouri S&T faculty and staff.

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Nicole Harrison Administrative Assistant



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Table of Contents

Career Opportunities Center | Third Floor Norwood Hall

For COC Calendar of Events and other important information be sure to visit our website at career.mst.edu

2 COC At A Glance (page 1) Year End Statistics

16 Reference Page & Thank You Letters

3 COC Team & Mission Statment 17 Dressing for Interviews Dressing for an Interview & Career Fairs Casual Dress

4 Table of Contents 18 Career Fairs

5 Resources Employment Opportunities Advising Services

19 Common Interview Questions Common Interview Questions Questions to ask an Employer

6 Timeline for Success Freshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year

20 The Behavioral Interview Behavioral Interview Questions

7 On-Campus Interviews MinerJobs On-line Recruiting System—Job Search

21

Do’s & Don’ts of Interviewing

8 Cooperative Education (Co-op)

22 The Plant Trip Purpose of a Plant Trip Preparation Professional Etiquette

9 Application Documents Cover Letter & Email Tips Resume & Reference Page Application

23 Job Acceptance Letters Job Decline Letters

10 Power Verbs for your Resume 24 Internet Resources

11 Cover Letter Samples 25 Employers Recruiting at Missouri S&T

12 Resume Writing Text Resume Example

26 Personal Notes

13 Resume Examples Summer/Co-op Resume Example Full-time Resume Example Grad Student Resume Example

27 COC At A Glance (page 2) Top Hiring Employers Average Salaries


Employment Opportunities

On-campus Interviews Hundreds of employers interview each semester for full-time, co-op and summer positions in our profes-sional interview suites in Norwood Hall. The interview scheduling system, MinerJobs, is online and includes the ability to electronically submit resumes to job postings and sign up for Interviews. Students must register with the COC for $10 per semester to utilize the MinerJobs system and to participate in on-campus interviews. Career Fairs Two career fairs are held each year where students and alumni meet recruiters face-to-face to distribute resumes. Resume Referrals Thousands of resumes are forwarded each year to employers. The employers directly contact the students they are interested in for interviews. Resume Drop Some employers do not plan to interview on-campus, however, they will post positions in MinerJobs and students have the option of submitting their resume. Employers will contact students directly. Alumni Services Entrance into the career fairs and workshops are free of charge to Missouri S&T alumni. Resume critiquing, advising, alumni resume referral system, and access to MinerJobs and MonsterTRAK job list-ings are available for a $60.00 annual fee ($10/semester if within 1 year post grad. Alumni upload their resumes into the database to be referred to requesting employers.

Full-time Available for seniors and graduate students. Cooperative Education (Co-op) An extended employment opportunity in industry related to your major. Internship A three month employment opportunity during the summer months.

Advising Services

Workshops A variety of workshops are presented every semester to help students prepare for employment. Resume and Cover Letter Writing What is Co-op? Business & International Etiquette Conquer the Career Fair International Student Job Search Strategies Professionalism & Interviewing Plant Trip Preview Evaluating a Job Offer Surviving Your First Job/Co-op All workshops are held at the COC in the Burns & McDonnell Professional Development Center which is located on the Third Floor Norwood Hall, Room 305. Appointments Appointments with an Advisor are available for one-on-one assistance in writing effective cover letters and resumes or to discuss any job search concern. Practice Interviews Videotaped practice interviews are available with a career advisor to improve your interviewing skills. Etiquette Dinners A special 5 course dinner to teach you sensible strategies on dining and business etiquette is available for freshmen through graduate students. Reservations are required. Employer Seminar Series A series of workshops that host professionals from industry speaking on various career related topics. Life After Missouri S&T Seminar Series A series of workshops that help seniors prepare for the “real world” upon graduation. Topics include “Tips for buying your first home” and “Investing Op-tions.” Interview Evaluations Student interview evaluation forms may be filled out by recruiters to assess student’s interviewing skills. These evaluations are an invaluable tool indicating areas of strength and needed improvement.

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MinerJobs Min

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Our system MinerJobs is a fantastic tool that will help you search for full-time, co-op or internship employment. Employers will post their jobs and schedule interview sessions exclusive to Missouri S&T candidates. Check MinerJobs each day and stop by the COC if you should need assistance with using the system.

To register with the COC and to access MinerJobs: Complete the registration process by logging in to MinerJobs New Users will select “Click Here to Register” Pay your $10 fee each semester to access MinerJobs Your account will be activated within one business day of completing these steps

Interviews will be conducted at the Career Opportunities Center, Third Floor Norwood Hall


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Cooperative Education & Internship

Career Opportunities CenterCareer Opportunities Center Marla Smith Marla Smith –– Assistant Director, Student Employment Assistant Director, Student Employment

573573--341341--4301 [email protected] 4301 [email protected]

CoCo--op & Internship op & Internship

Co-op Stats Internship Stats

483 Co-ops 356 Internships

145 Employers 171 Employers

36 States 26 States

Benefits

Gain future employment advantage Validate your career plans Option to earn academic credit Earn a higher starting full-time salary Network with professionals and other college students Apply your textbook knowledge Learn corporate recruiting strategies

Co-op/Internship Eligibility

Freshmen: After completing 2 semesters Transfer: Can apply immediately International: After completing 9 months of academic work Graduate: After completing 1 semester, unless UG degree is from Missouri S&T

Mike Blowers, Intern at BAE Systems

ADTRAN co-op students

The Missouri University of Science and Technology Cooperative Education

Program and Summer Internships are designed to provide students an

employment opportunity to gain practical degree-related work experience

prior to graduation.


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EMAIL COVER LETTER TIPS While email is a less formal communication

tool than a hardcopy letter, you should keep your tone for a cover letter much more formal than a typical email.

As with a regular cover letter, keep the email brief.

Be sure you spell check and proofread your email before you hit send.

You should always include a cover letter when you apply for a job. It is your first opportunity to sell yourself to the employer and it leaves an important first impression.

BASIC GUIDELINES FOR COVER LETTERS

Keep it short: three to four paragraphs on one page. First paragraph: Explain what position you

are seeking and how you heard about the employer.

Second paragraph and/or third paragraph: Tell why the employer should hire you. Pick your top three to five strengths from your resume.

Third or fourth paragraph: Close with how the employer may contact you and remember, “please” and “thank you” are never out of style!

Use matching resume paper. Mail flat.

A GOOD WAY TO START

Look at the requirements for the position in the job ad.

In your cover letter, discuss point by point how you meet (or even exceed) those requirements.

Use the job ad as a guide showing the employer how hiring you benefits them.

Application Documents COVER LETTER The companion document to the resume is the cover letter. Not all employers request a cover letter; however, follow the application process as requested by that particular employer. If completing an independent job search away from MinerJobs you should not send a resume without a cover letter specifically designed for a specific employer. The letter should showcase your qualifications and your communication skills. RESUME Your resume is a key tool in your job search. It must highlight your strengths and be a perfect example of your communication skills. Remember to keep all information within your resume factual. There should not be any personal information within your resume. REFERENCE PAGE List three to four references on a matching separate sheet of paper. Choose individuals based on how well they can speak of your capabilities. References might include your department chair or dean, your academic advisor or a past or current employer. Only provide when requested. APPLICATION The application process consists of multiple steps designed to collect information about your skills and interests. The information submitted on the application must be neat, thoroughly completed and accurate. Use N/A on questions not relevant to you, do not leave blank.


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Sample Mailed Cover Letter

Street Address City, State, Zip Date Name Title Company Name Street Address City, State, Zip Dear Ms. Last Name: I will be graduating from the Missouri University of Science and Technology in December 2009 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and I am very interested in your full-time Project Engineer position with MODOT. Your class presentation yesterday in our Senior Seminar was very enlightening about the future directions of construction. My last design project was a collaboration with a ceramic student on glass in structure so I was most impressed with MODOT’s lead in that area and am interested in working in such an environment. Some of my abilities that I feel would be very useful to your firm include: • Excellent academic performance in civil courses • Co-op with supervisory and design experience • Hands-on experience with a variety of equipment • Campus involvement and leadership in performing arts • One year of extensive structural landscaping experience I also enjoy solving practical as well as theoretical problems in course work and would like to apply those same skills on the job. I would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time to look over my enclosed resume and the opportunity to talk with you about a full-time position with COMPANY NAME. You may reach me at 573.341.3333 or by email at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you. Sincerely, Signature Name Enclosure

Sample Email Cover Letter

Subject: Experienced Electrical Engineering Graduate Dear Ms. Recruiter, After researching Motorola, I am very interested in employment with your Applied Research and Development Center as well as design engineering in your Cellular Group. Last year I was privi-leged to receive a Motorola Communications Fellowship that went a long way to aid my work as a graduate student. It also personally demonstrated to me the long-standing commitment to quality and excellence that has proven Motorola the leader in advanced communications technologies. In May of 2010, I will receive my Masters in Electrical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. My thesis, which is currently being considered for publication in the ICASSP Conference Journal for 2010, and my graduate studies have prepared me well for a posi-tion as a researcher as well as a design engineer in the Cellular Group. My qualifications include: • Extensive course work and research into speech and the processing of speech wave forms • Courses in advanced signal processing, estimation and detection theory • Computer experience in ISL (Interactive Laboratory Systems), CSL (Computerized Speech Lab- oratory) and LPC manipulation program ASL and computer network maintenance • Work experience including supervisory and management responsibilities Specific information is included on my attached resume. I look forward to hearing from you about exciting future employment opportunities with Motorola! You may contact me at 573.341.3333 or at [email protected]. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, James Smith Attachment

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SAINT PATRICK 2004 Paris Road Rolla, MO 65401 (573)341-0000 [email protected] OBJECTIVE To obtain a full-time position in engineering management EDUCATION Missouri University of Science and Technology, May 2010 M.S. ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT - Cum. GPA: 3.0 - Major GPA: 3.8 B.S. ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT, May 2008 * Four-year basketball scholarship EXPERIENCE ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INCORPORATED - St. Louis, MO Co-op, Corporate Project Management Group, Jan-Aug 2006 * Conducted daily safety orientation of construction personnel KEYWORDS A keyword section should be a continuous paragraph of words and phrases separated by commas that potential employers may use to search a resume database for candidates to hire – these will include titles, majors, software packages and tools in which you have experience. For example: engineer, engineering, civil engineering, AutoCad, etc. This should ONLY appear on the text ver-sion of your resume that you paste and upload to a website – it should never appear on a Word resume or attached to an email. These keywords should also appear naturally throughout both versions of your resume.

Margins

Recommended margin size is 1” on all four sides of the paper

You may make your margins smaller to keep undergraduate resume on 1 page; however do not have margins smaller than .5

Font

Font should be the same size except for your name

Recommended font size for name is 14; recommended font size for all other items is 11 or 12

All fonts should be the same style, Arial or Times New Roman is mostly recommended

Undergraduate resume

Resume should be one page, no more

Headers should include: Objective Education Experience Computer Skills Honors & Activities

Additional headers could include: Courses Class Projects Volunteer Work

Graduate resume

Resume can be more than one page

Headers should include: Objective Education Experience Computer Skills Publications/Presentations Honors & Activities

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Third Floor, Norwood Hall Rolla, MO 65401 Date Mr. Always Hirethebest Human Resources Department Company Name 1000 Bonus Way Sunny, CA 90000 Dear Mr. Hirethebest: I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview for the field engineer position with COMPANY NAME, on month, day at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. The interview provided interesting information on the size of your company, customer relations, job duties and continuing education support. You explained the requirements of the position and the work environment in such a way that it has made me even more eager to obtain a full-time position with COMPANY NAME. I feel confident that I possess the skills and ambition needed to be a field engineer for COMPANY NAME. Please contact me at (573) 364-0000 if I can provide any additional information or references. Once again, thank you very much, and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Signature Your Name

THANK YOU LETTERS A thank you letter should be sent for each and every interview that you attend, and it should be sent within 24 hours after the interview. A hardcopy letter is preferred, however, if you are aware that a decision will be made soon it is better to send an email to the individuals that you met with so that they receive it before making any final decisions. If you interviewed or met with more than one individual you may send a thank you letter to each of them. The letter can be the same for each individual but it is recommended that you try to personalize the first sentence of each individual letter where possible. A thank you letter should be considered mandatory! It represents perhaps your final opportunity to market yourself and, even if you do not get the job, can leave the employer with a favorable image of you and could lead to opportunities in the future. The basic outline of your thank you letter should consist of three parts: 1. Start by thanking the interviewer (and

their team, if applicable) for taking the time to talk with you. Personalize a sentence in this introduction by refer-ring to some topic, conversation point or mutual interest that came up in the interview.

2. Confirm that you remain interested in

the firm and address specific informa-tion that you received during the inter-view that made you excited to work for that employer. Organizations want their employees to enjoy their work and to be engaged in the employer’s success – make sure they know that you want to work for them!

3. End the letter with another note of ap-

preciation and let them know that you look forward to hearing from them.

Ref

eren

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age

& T

han

k Y

ou L

ette

rs

Your Name Here

800 Sophomore Ave. 573-341-0000 Rolla, MO 65401 [email protected]

References

Name Title

Address Phone E-mail

Joe Miner Mascot

Missouri University of Science and Technology 1870 Miner Circle

301C Norwood Hall Rolla, MO 65409

573-341-0000 [email protected]

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professors or from one place of employment 4. Keep your references informed, they will give you a much

better reference if they know the phone call is coming and have had time to think about what they want to say

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airs DRESSING FOR INTERVIEWS & CAREER FAIRS For interviews, some of your individualism might have to be shelved. In most business and technical job interviews, when it comes to your appearance, conservative dress is always in order. PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE: Includes a full suit. Slacks or a skirt for women

is appropriate.

BUSINESS CASUAL: For men includes slacks, a dress shirt or polo shirt and dress shoes. For women includes skirt or slacks and a nice blouse.

In need of a suit? Check out our suit closet FREE to all Missouri S&T students!

MEN A dark two-piece suit is the most professional

Long sleeved shirt under suit

A simple tie and pattern is best for an interview

Tip of tie should touch your belt

Wear polished shoes with dark socks

Button jacket when standing or walking

WOMEN A solid suit and a tailored blouse is most

professional

Skirts should be no shorter than just above the knee

Always wear stockings, even in the summer

Accessories should be kept simple · Basic pumps and modest jewelry and makeup help to present a professional look · Pull long hair up neatly

UNIVERSAL DRESS TIPS

Rule of 13 - Should not have more than 13 accessories visible; Includes jewelry, buttons, belt, glasses, etc. Less is always more Monitor amount of cologne/perfume Clean and press garments Dress for the job you want, not the one you have


Many employers use career fairs to prescreen applicants for an interview at a later time

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interested in prior to the Career Fair. Employer names and websites are posted

on the COC website. Read employer website thoroughly.

Upload your resume on the employer websites and be prepared to explain your interest in working for that employer at the Career Fair.

A little advance preparation goes a long way and can make you stand out among the other attendees.

Be prepared to talk to your target employers.

Be prepared to ask questions. Create a short “infomercial” to use when

asked to tell a little about yourself. Don’t depend on employers looking at a

paper resume - some only view online applications. Be proactive and apply online

Fall Career Fair

September 29, 2009 Multi-Purpose Building

11:00 am - 5:00 pm Open to Missouri S&T Students & Alumni Only

Spring Career Fair

February 2010 (date to be announced)

Open to Missouri S&T Students & Alumni Only

Missouri S&T’s two Career Fairs are great employment opportunities that will put you in direct contact with industries, businesses and government agencies. Bring 30-50 copies of your resume and meet one-on-one with recruit-ers to discuss full-time, co-op and summer internship employment.

“How to Conquer the Career Fair” workshops are presented twice each

semester prior to the Career Fair.

Watch for COC’s online calendar of events for workshop schedules

and details.

Career Fairs


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s Personal 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Describe your ideal job. 3. Of which three accomplishments are you most proud? 4. Who are your role models? Why? 5. How does your college education or work experience relate to this job? 6. What motivates you most in a job? 7. Have you had difficulty getting along with a former professor/supervisor/co-worker and how did you handle it? 8. Have you ever spoken before a group of people? How large? 9. Why should we hire you rather than another candidate? 10. What do you know about our organization (products or services)? 11. Where do you want to be in five years? Ten years? 12. Do you plan to return to school for further education? 13. Since attending college, what is the toughest decision that you have had to make?

Education 14. Why did you choose your major? 15. Why did you choose to attend your college or university? 16. Do you think you received a good education? In what ways? 17. In which campus activities did you participate? 18. What is your GPA? 19. How do you feel about your GPA? 20. Do your grades reflect your abilities? Why or why not? 21. Why did you choose the campus activities that you did? What did you gain? What did you give?

Experience 22. What job-related skills have you developed? 23. What did you learn from these work experiences? 24. What did you enjoy most about your last employment? Least? 25. Have you ever quit a job? Why? 26. Give an example of a situation in which you provided a solution to an employer. 27. Give an example of a time in which you worked under deadline pressure. 28. Have you ever done any volunteer work? What kind? 29. How do you think a former supervisor would describe your work? 30. How have your educational and work experiences prepared you for this position? 31. Describe the project or situation that best demonstrates your analytical abilities? 32. What types of situations put you under pressure, and how do you deal with pressure?

Career Goals 33. What appeals to you about the job for which you are applying? 34. Do you prefer to work under supervision or on your own? 35. What other types of positions are you considering? 36. How do you feel about working in a structured environment? 37. Are you able to work on several assignments at once? 38. How do you feel about working overtime? 39. How do you feel about travel? 40. How do you feel about the possibility of relocating? 41. Are you willing to work flextime?

1. What is the largest single problem facing your company? 2. What do you like most about working for this company? 3. What is a typical day like for a (position you are applying for)? 4. What products (or services) are in the development stage now? Ask about the information you researched. 5. Do you have plans for expansion? 6. What principle skills are you looking for in the person selected for this position? 7. Do you offer a training program? How long does it last? 8. Are young professionals given individual or team work assignments? 9. Which of your company’s locations will be reviewing my resume? (if they have more than one location). 10. Is there an orientation program? 11. Does your company offer single or dual career-track programs? 12. When may I expect to hear from you?

Common Interview Questions

Questions to Ask Employers


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Productivity What do you think has been your

most significant accomplishment within the past year?

Problem Solving/Decision Making Give me an example of a problem

which you faced on a job you have had and tell me how you solved it.

Describe a time when you faced unreasonable deadlines or expectations. How did you respond?

Conflict Resolution Tell me about a difficult person with

whom you have had to deal with. Why was he/she difficult and what did you do?

Tell me about the last significant crisis situation you faced in your work. Were you part of the solution?

Personal Adaptability Tell me about a time when you felt

most pressured and stressed in your work/school.

Tell me about the last time you were criticized by a supervisor/professor.

Communication Skills Tell me about the time you were most

persuasive in overcoming resistance to your ideas or point of view.

Describe the last time someone at work/school misunderstood what you were attempting to communicate.

Tell me about the document you wrote of which you were most proud.

Tell me about the most successful presentation you have ever given to a group.

Motivation Give me an example of a time in

which you felt you were able to build motivation in your co-workers.

Describe the last time you did something which went well beyond the expected in school/work.

Organizational Skills Have you ever had to meet a

scheduled deadline which caused a high stress level? What caused the most difficulty and why?

Tell me about the work related (or campus) project that you organized most successfully.

The Behavioral Interview Behavioral Interview Questions

“TT ell me about a time when you were on a team, and one of the members wasn’t carrying his or her weight.” If this is one of the

leading questions in your job interview, you could be in for a behavioral interview. Based on the premise that the best way to predict future behavior is to determine past behavior, this style of interviewing is gaining wide acceptance among recruiters. If you are an entry-level candidate with no previous related experience, the interviewer will look for behaviors in situations similar to those of the target position: “Describe a major problem you have faced and how you dealt with it.” “Give an example of when you had to work with your hands to accom-plish a task or project.” “What class did you like the most? What did you like about it?”

How to Prepare for a Behavioral Interview

Recall recent situations that show favorable behaviors or actions, especially involving course work, work experience, leadership, teamwork, initiative, planning, and customer service.

Prepare short descriptions of each situation; be ready to give details if asked.

Be sure each story has a beginning, a middle, and an end, i.e., be ready to describe the SITUATION, your ACTION, and the outcome or RESULT.

Be sure the outcome or result reflects positively on you (even if the result itself was not favorable). Be honest. Don’t embellish or omit any part of the story. The interviewer will find out if your story is built on a weak foundation.

Be specific. Don’t generalize about several events; give a detailed accounting of one event.

The interviewer might then probe: “How did you feel when you confronted this person?” “Exactly what was the nature of the project?” “What was his responsibility as a team member?” “What was your role?” “At what point did you take it upon yourself to confront him?” You can see it is important that you not make up or “shade” information, and why you should have a clear memory of the entire incident.

Example: “Tell me about a time when you were on a team and a member wasn’t pulling his or her weight” might go as follows: “I was assigned to a team to build a canoe out of concrete. One of our team members wasn’t showing up for our lab sessions or doing his assignments. I finally met with him in private, explained the frustration of the rest of the team, and asked if there was anything I could do to help. He told me he was preoccupied with another class that he wasn’t passing, so I found someone to help him with the other course. He not only was able to spend more time on our project, but he was also grateful to me for helping him out. We finished our project on time, and received a “B” on it.


Research the Company Research the company with whom you are interviewing. Nothing impresses an interviewer more than a candidate that knows about the company. It shows that you have initiative. Be Punctual Get there on time. The importance of punctuality can not be stressed enough. Plan to arrive about 15 minutes early. It shows your regard for the interviewer’s time. If you have to wait, use the time to go over your notes. Dress Professionally It shows that you cared enough about the interviewer and the company to present yourself in a professional manner. In today’s work place, many companies do not have a strict dress code, however during the interview you should err on the side of formality. Practice-Practice-Practice Practice makes perfect. All of the information that you obtained about successful interviewing will be wasted if you do not put it into practice. It is very important that you practice your responses. Have a friend go over the questions with you until you are able to answer them promptly without stuttering.

Give the Interviewer a firm handshake: Even if the interviewer is a woman and you are a man, a firm handshake makes a good first impression. Nobody likes a limp handshake, however be mindful and do not crush the person’s hand either. While shaking hands, introduce yourself and keep eye contact at all times. Smile: Nothing is worse than an interviewee who looks depressed or indifferent. Would you want to work with someone who is always depressed? Maintain eye contact: You are confident about yourself and your capabilities. Relay that. Do not stare out of the window or fiddle with your pencil. The interviewer is talking to you or you to him. Be attentive. Speak clearly : Do not mumble. It portrays a lack of confidence. Listen before you answer questions: Make sure you have understood the question. If you do not, ask him/her to clarify it. Take a second, then answer. Give brief answers: Answer promptly and intelligently. However, when asked yes or no questions, elaborate. Complete the application thoroughly: For salary requirements put negotiable, unless specified not to do so. Then put the salary range for your profession with your experience. Ask the interviewer questions: Even if he does not ask you “Do you have any questions,” ask him anyway. Two-thirds of your questions should be prepared. Don’t be dishonest: If an employer asks you if you have experience or knowledge in a particular area and you do not –

tell them you do not. This will most likely not disqualify you from being hired, however being caught in a lie most certainly will. Once you have acknowledged that you don’t know you can turn your answer into a positive by discussing a related area in which you have experience or by describing traits that make you a fast learner and even examples of times when you have had to learn a new subject in a short amount of time.

Don’t ramble: Keep your answers short and too the point. Don’t chew gum: It will distract the interviewer and leave them with a bad impression of your professionalism. Do not

chew gum before the interview either as you may forget to remove it. Don’t smoke: Don’t smoke before an interview . Be mindful of fragrances and don’t put on too much cologne or perfume. Don’t refuse a job offer during interview: Don’t ever refuse a job offer or communicate disinterest in an employer or a

position during an interview. Keep your options open and give yourself time to think about the information you receive in an interview. Your opinion may change upon reflection!

Send the interviewer a written formal thank you within 24 hours of the interview. Follow up by phone or email two weeks after the indicated response time. Thank the interviewer for their time.

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

The Do’s and the Don’ts of Interviewing

DURING THE INTERVIEW

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

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WHAT TO WEAR: You don’t need to make a fashion statement. Dress professionally, research the company dress code, take a sport coat and suit and carry professional accessories. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: Document the name and phone number of the person coordinating your trip. Verify who will be handling trip expenses and be sure to keep all receipts for reimbursement. DINING ETIQUETTE: Plant trips may include several meals or attendance at a reception the night before your plant trip. Things to remember include: Follow the lead of your host Pace your eating Don’t order messy foods or finger foods Don’t drink or smoke No gender etiquette in business Order moderately priced items

DAY OF PLANT VISIT: Don’t be late! Request a wake up call to ensure you do not over sleep. Check out of the hotel and remember upon arrival, treat everyone as a potential evaluator. When answering questions be as enthusiastic the 5th time as the 1st. Expect 3-5 hour long interviews Some interviews are in groups of 4 to 12 Tests are sometimes given (drug, personality, math) Includes tour of facility WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Do the employees seem happy, tense, bored, challenged, overwhelmed, comfortable? Are your questions being an-swered? Does it seem like a good place to work? THINGS TO REMEMBER: Obtain business cards if not collected during first

interview Send a thank you card and reaffirm interest Refer to pg. 24 to compare the cost of living in U.S. cities

PURPOSE: Allows the employer to assess you. Allows you to see the site and meet some of its employees. PREPARATION: Thoroughly research the potential employer. Review their website where you can read their mission statement, find out about its long term goal, read recent press releases and view corporate photos. Try to focus, know as much about the employer as possible, review and practice your answers, know the average salary in your field, have questions prepared and talk with alumni employed by the company.

The Plant Trip: While on-campus interviews are important, on-site visits are where jobs are won or lost. After an on-campus interview, strong candidates are often invited to visit the employer’s facility. Work with the employer to schedule the on-site visit at a mutually convenient time. Sometimes em-ployers will try to arrange site visits for several candidates to attend at the same time, so there might not be much flexibility however you’ll never know if the employer is flexible unless you ask.

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Your Street Address City, State, Zip Date Name Title Company Name Street Address City, State, Zip Dear Ms. Eggemeyer: Thank you for offering me the Assistant Sales Manager position. After careful consideration, I regret that I must decline your offer. I have accepted another opportunity that is a better fit for me and my career goals at this time. I am impressed by your company’s mission and commitment to quality and ser-vice, and wish you and your colleagues much continued success. Thank you again for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Charley Ward

Job Acceptance Letter

Your Street Address City, State, Zip Date Name Title Company Name Street Address City, State, Zip Dear Mr. Hiring: I am writing to confirm receipt of your letter offering me the Software Engineer position with Computer Inc. at an annual salary of $55,000. Please consider this letter my formal acceptance. As stated in your letter I will receive a full company benefits package and I will be considered probationary during the first 6 months. I want to express my appreciation to you for extending me such a wonderful opportunity. I will arrive in St. Louis on Thursday, August 2nd, and according to your instruc-tions, will report to the office on Monday, August 6th, at 8:00 a.m. Please let me know if you need any further information before this time. Thank you again and I look forward to being a part of the Computer Inc. team. Sincerely, Cynthia Watkins

Don’t feel discouraged if you receive a rejection letter - it may just help you get the job. Instead of discarding the letter, write a friendly reply, thanking the company for their time and reiterate your strong desire to work for them. You never know when the other candidate for the job has to relocate or quit on short notice.

Job Acceptance & Decline Letters


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General Job Sites

www.simplyhired.com www.collegegrad.com www.aftercollege.com

www.indeed.com www.jobweb.com

www.careermag.com www.4jobs.com

www.careerbuilder.com www.experience.com www.truecareers.com

www.degreehunter.com www.hotjobs.com

www.careerfile.com www.bestjobsusa.com

www.vault.com www.wetfeet.com

www.GetTheJob.com www.monster.com

www.monstertrak.com

City Specific Job Search Sites www.(enter city)hasjobs.com

Example: www.bostonhasjobs.com www.stlouishasjobs.com

State Job Banks

www.greathires.org – MO career centers www.state(insert state abbreviation).us

Example: www.statemo.us

National Job Search Sites www.ajb.dni.us

Federal Job Search Sites www.federaljobsearch.com

www.bls.gov www.usajobs.gov www.cpol.army.mil www.fedworld.gov www.govtjobs.com www.iccweb.com

Career Fairs

www.careerfairs.com www.employmentguide.com/browse_jobfairs.html

Company Researching Tools

www.quintcareers.com/career_centers www.vault.com/companies/searchcompanies.jsp

www.hoovers.com/free http://search.bbb.org/search.html

Cyber Recruiting www.vcrjobs.com

Internships

www.internweb.com www.tech-interns.com

Environmental Opportunities, International,

Work Abroad www.iaeste.org

www.iss.edu www.workopolis.com

www.jobpilot.com www.intercareer.com

www.overseasjobs.com www.eurograduate.com

www.diversityemployment.com www.worldtradecenter-stl.com/ibd/index.asp

www.vfp.org (volunteer)

Liberal Arts & Education Jobs www.graduatejobs.com

username: coc password: rolla65409

www.aeaweb.org/joe (Economics) www.academploy.com

www.teachersatwork.com www.academiccareers.com

www.teacherjobs.com www.educationgroup.com

www.chronicle.com

Bioscience & Chemistry Jobs www.sciencejobs.com

www.chemistryjobs.com www.biospace.com/jobs/ www.kirklandsearch.com

Engineering & Computer Careers

www.graduatingengineer.com www.CareerTech.com

www.computerjobs.com www.earthworks-jobs.com

www.engineerjobs.com www.engcen.com www.interec.net

www.materialsjobs.com http://www.engineer.net/

www.engineering-job-site.com

Technical Jobs www.dice.com

www.prgjobs.com

Moving and Salary Calculators plus more www.engineeringlicense.com

www.online.onetcenter.org www.jobhuntersbible.com

www.bls.gov/oco (Occupational Outlook Handbook) www.mapping-your-future.org/planning

www.bestplaces.net www.cnnmoney.com

www.moving.com www.homefair.com

www.salary.com www.about.com/careers/

Staffing Services

www.net-temps.com www.thingamajob.com


Employers Recruiting at Missouri S&T (partial list) Em

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21st Century Systems 3M ABB Power Abengoa Bioenergy ABF Freight System Accenture ADTRAN Advanced Construction AK Steel Alberici Constructors Alcoa Alliance Coal Alstom Power Altec Industries Ameren American Cast Iron Pipe American Electric Power Amsted Rail Anheuser-Busch Apple, Inc. Arch Coal, Inc. Archer Daniels Midland-ADM ArcelorMittal ARCO Construction Ash Grove Cement ATK AT&T Baker Hughes Barr Engineering Barrick Gold of North America Barry-Wehmiller Company Basler Electric Company Bastian Material Handling Bausch & Lomb Baxter Healthcare Corporation BE Aerospace Bechtel Bettis Bell Helicopter BigMachines, Inc. BJC Healthcare Black & Veatch Boeing Company Bombardier Aerospace Learjet Brinkman Constructors Bunn Corporation Burns & McDonnell Burt Hill Butler Manufacturing Buzzi Unicem USA CARFAX, Inc. Cargill Carpenter Technology Carrier Corporation Caterpillar Inc Ceco Concrete Centrics CEMEX, Inc. Cerner Corporation Charter Communications Chesapeake Energy Chevron U.S.A. CitiGroup, Inc. City Utilities of Springfield Clayco Construction Cleveland Cliffs

Clover Industries, Inc. Code Consultants ConAgra Foods ConocoPhillips Cooper Industries Covidien Crane Merchandising Systems Crown Audio, Inc. Cytec Industries Daktronics Dal-Tile Corporation Danisco USA, Inc. Dashiell DataServ Daxcon Engineering Domtar Industries DOTec Engineering Dr Pepper Snapple Group DRS Technologies Drummond Company Dynamic Systems, Inc. Dynegy Dynetics EaglePicher Earth Contact Products EFC International Electric Power Systems Emerson Energy Future Holdings Engineering Consulting Services Entergy Ericsson Exelon Express Scripts ExxonMobil FanBox Federal Express Flatiron Construction FlightSafety International FM Global Freeport-McMoRan Copper & ‘ Gold Frito Lay GAF Materials Corporation Garmin International General Electric General Motors Genesis Structures Geoengineers Georgia-Pacific Geotechnology, Inc. Gerdau Ameristeel GKN Aerospace Global Image Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Granite Construction Groupcast Messaging Systems Guardian Industries Halliburton Hallmark Cards Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Hawker Beechcraft HBE Corporation Hensel Phelps Construction HNTB Corporation

Holcim US Honeywell Inc. Hubbell Power Sytems Hunter Engineering Ingersoll-Rand Innoventor Intel Corporation Invensys Jacobs Engineering JE Dunn Construction John Deere Johnson Controls Junction Solutions Kansas City Power & Light Kaw Valley Engineering Kiewit Construction Kinder Morgan Koch-Glitsch Kohler L-3 Communications Leggett & Platt Lexmark International Lockheed Martin L’Oreal USA LSI Storage Systems MAC Equipment MACTEC Engineering & Consulting Marathon MasterCard Worldwide McCarthy Building Companies McEnery Automation MetalTek International Micron Technology, Inc. Microsoft Mississippi Lime Company MO Dept of Transportation MO Dept of Natural Resources Monsanto Mustang Engineering National Geospatial Intelligence ---Agency National Instruments NAVAIR Newfield Exploration Newmont Mining Nooter//Eriksen Noranda Aluminum Northrop Grumman Nucor Corporation Oklahoma Gas & Electric Olin Brass Orscheln Products Parker Hannifin Pella Corporation Power Engineers Procter & Gamble Company Professional Service Ind.(PSI) Quincy Joist Comapany Raytheon Company Red Bud Industries Regal-Beloit Ring Container Rio Tinto Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Collins Russell Stovers Candies Sachs Electric Saint-Gobain Containers Schlumberger Schneider Electric Scholastic SCI Engineering Scottrade Sega Siemens Energy Softek Solutions, Inc. Solae Sony Southwest Airlines Spirit Aerosystems Sprint Nextel SPX Cooling Steel Dynamics, Inc. Stillwater Mining Company Sunnen Products Company TAMKO Building Products Tarlton Corporation Technip USA Tenaris Terracon The Dial Corporation The Sherwin-Williams Company The Shaw Group Toyota Tradebot Systems, Inc. Transocean Offshore Deep Water Drilling Trinity Consultants True Manufacturing Turner Construction Company U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Environmental Protection ----Agency U.S. General Services Administration U.S. Navy U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission U.S. Steel Ungerboeck Systems International Unilever Union Pacific Railroad United Space Alliance URS Corporation Vecellio Group Volt Technical Resources VP Buildings Walgreens Wal-Mart Stores Webco Industries Westar Engergy Williams Wolf Creek Nuclear Oper. Corp. World Minerals Worley Parsons Yaskawa Electric America Zachry Construction Zoltek Corporation


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CAREER FAIR

Fall 2008 Career Fair

301 employers 39 states/1 international

Largest career fair in university history

Spring 2009 Career Fair

149 employers 25 states

EMPLOYER RECRUITING

644 different employers recruited S&T students

Employers were from 45 states and

4 international locations

40% of employers were from MO (257 different employers)

60% of employers were from outside MO

(387 different employers)

CO-OP PROGRAM

483 registered co-ops



INTERNSHIPS

356 registered interns



• Alumni Services

• Employer Seminars

• Interview Evaluations

• Etiquette Dinners

• Resume Referrals

• On-line Resources

• Practice Interviews

• Resume Critiquing

• How to Negotiate a Job Offer

• Job Search Techniques

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CENTER (COC) Missouri University of Science and Technology

2008-2009

Firm Plans 2008‐2009

82% of students reporting had firm plans

BA, BS, MS, PHD

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Grad School

Military

No Job Reported

Student Services

Did You Know...

• 1,337 students graduated (excludes certificates)

• 42.5% reported to the COC

• 45.9% of graduating students remained in MO

• 54.1% of graduating students moved outside MO

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS

● 3,736 on-campus interviews were conducted ● 441 Different employers scheduled on-campus interviews or posted a job

COC Mission

The mission of the Career Opportunities Center at the Missouri University of Science and Technology is to proactively educate degree seeking students and graduates in their successful pursuit of professional full-time, summer, or co-op employment and to develop and

maintain mutually rewarding partnerships with a diversity of employers as well as with Missouri S&T faculty and staff.

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