PRESENTED BY

Rita Di Carlo

Effective Job Searching

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? 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?

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

Research

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

Locating Opportunities

Campus Resources• Direct Apply Job Board

• On Campus Recruiting • (fall & winter)

• EmployOn

• Job fairs (October and April)

• LCB Weekly Announcements for Undergrads

Locating Opportunities

Events• LeBow

• Career panels

• Employer site visits

• Networking events

• SCDC• Company information sessions

• Resume critique events

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

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.

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

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

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.

Applying Online/E-Resumes

Questions