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Develop Your Career Develop Your Career Choose to Use Your Career ServicesChoose to Use Your Career Services

Michigan Tech Career Services…◦We’re on your team◦We talk to companies and recruiters◦We educate ourselves◦We educate, mentor, and guide students◦We plan and organize 2 valuable career

fairs◦We host numerous recruiters for

interviews almost daily◦We strive to help as many students as

possible attain their dream job during and after their education experience

These Career Services Partners These Career Services Partners generously support Michigan Tech generously support Michigan Tech students!students!

Create a PlanCreate a PlanSet your goals…Set your goals…

Develop a timeline…Develop a timeline…Take small steps…Take small steps…

Success!Success!F.A.S.T. - The Four-Year College Action Plan

First Year...Goal: Awareness...Self Exploration and Assessment. Create a resume and learn what makes it strong and effective (ie: highlighting varsity sports participation). Choose to use YOUR Career Services

Sophomore...Goal: Career exploration, work towards developing skills, adding to your experience, and working in your field of study. Update your academic and personal information on NACElink and upload and publish your resume. Choose to use YOUR Career Services

Junior...Goal: More clear and concise preparation and decision making about career goals with a focus on: coursework, experiential experience, extra-curricular involvement and leadership development. Choose to use YOUR Career Services

Senior... Goal: Senior level project management experience, possible diverse coursework opportunities, full-time job search. Choose to use YOUR Career Services

See www.career.mtu.edu for more details.

Career Services Career Services Provides numerous campus-wide

services:

Educational Seminars Job Search Resumes Interviews Plant trip visits Career Fair Prep Networking

Business and Dining Etiquette Dinners

Interview Skills Week

Resume Blitz MUB - Fall and Spring Semester Residence Halls - Spring Semester Interview Skills Week

Career Services Career Services Provides one on one help with all

your career development needs:

“My Plan” A personal assessment toolResume and cover letter writing Interview coaching and practicing Job Search Strategies including our on-

line recruiting software – NACElinkCareer Fair PrepOn-campus interview schedulingOffer negotiation and benefits

evaluationBusiness etiquette adviceNetworking Skills

The Resume:The Resume:Create an Outstanding and Effective Create an Outstanding and Effective ResumeResume The first and perhaps the most vital step in

preparing yourself for a successful job search is to create a powerful resume that will open doors and generate interviews.

And you’ll want a powerfully effective and

attractive resume because:

 “On average, most recruiters spend about 30 seconds scanning a resume and cover letter before sending it to the “yes” or “no” pile.”

What do employers want What do employers want from me?from me?Employers are looking for people with these Top 10 Employers are looking for people with these Top 10

skills skills and experiences: and experiences:

Co-op and/or Internship Experience Teamwork and interpersonal skills Communication skills (both written and oral) Leadership experience Strong work ethic Computer Skills & Technical skills Motivation & Initiative (can you think outside the box?) Problem solving/Analytical skills Flexibility/adaptability Accomplishments/Achievements Confidence

Your resume should provide EVIDENCE that you possess

many of these skills

The Interview:The Interview:“So…tell me about yourself”“So…tell me about yourself”Is the first question an interviewer asks

in the vast majority of times… Develop and memorize a 60 second infomercial. This is where you set the tone for the interview.

Make the next half hour a pleasant one for your interviewer by smiling, and being confident and enthusiastic.

Tell STORIES about your academic, professional, and personal background.

Be unique and funny if you can.

Your Turn…Your Turn… Be sure to ask intelligent, informed

questions of your interviewer. This shows you know their company and you’re making an educated decision to work for them.

Some Sample Questions: Ask about a specific project you know the company is working

on. What is the company’s biggest challenge at this time. Where would the company like to be in 5 years? Ask your interviewer about his position and work history with

the company. Ask about professional development opportunities Ask about advancement opportunities

Finally – Don’t forget to send an immediate THANK YOU letter. This is appreciated and expected!

Co-op and Internship Co-op and Internship EducationEducationThe single most important

qualification on your resumeInvaluable experiential education

for students Important recruiting tool for

employersAbout 85% of Co-op students

receive a full-time job offer from the company they co-op for

Two Annual Career Fairs:Two Annual Career Fairs:The 2010 Michigan Tech Career Fair is

February 16

Hundreds of companies travel to the U.P. to entice, meet, and interview you!

They’ll all be in one place – The SDC

They offer casual, informal pre and post Career Fair informational sessions

Check out our website for who’s coming

Then…

Prepare and PlanPrepare and Plan Identify 5 – 10 target companies Do your homework! Research the

company in order to determine what they’re doing and how you’ll benefit them

Practice that 60 second “infomercial”Let them SEE that you’re serious:

Suit Tie Dress shirt Good shoes Impeccably groomed

NACElinkNACElink

ConnectConnect with companies who with companies who

want YOU…want YOU…with YOUR recruiting software with YOUR recruiting software NACElink NACElink

 

This new software will help you manage and publish your resume, search job postings, and connect with hundreds of employers from around the world.

Upload your new or renewed resume to NACElink soon!

Go to www.career.mtu.edu

A Lot to Think About…A Lot to Think About…

It’s never too early to start thinking about and

planning for your future.

You’re not alone…we’re here to help you.

Choose to use your Career Services Resources.

Visit us at Career ServicesVisit us at Career Services Located in the Harold Meese Center on Houghton Avenue

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm

Call for an appointment 487-2313

Check out our website – www.career.mtu.edu