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JOB AND INTERNSHIP
SEARCHING
Before You Begin
Know yourself
Many job seekers make the mistake of not focusing
their career goals
Makes job search overwhelming
Identify your personal strengths, interests, skills, and
values
List possible job titles and fields of interest
Sales, PR, Social Work, Research, Writing, etc.
Before You Begin
Know where you want to work
Research companies and organizations
Research potential career fields
Know typical entry-level jobs, salaries, etc.
Think about location
Identify potential employers who you would like
to work for
Preparing for Your Job Search
Target your resume to a specific field or position
Put together work samples
Practice interviewing and speaking about your
liberal arts skills and professional experience
Buy a professional suit
Have a professional voicemail message
Preparing for Your Job Search
Update your facebook and myspace profiles
Have a professional email address
Learn how to network and do an informational
interview
Develop a job search plan using multiple job
searching strategies
How People Find Jobs
Networking and Direct Contact
Internet
Want Ads
Other Methods
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Job Search Strategy #1
Participate in campus programs and events
Job Fairs and Events
Government Job Fair (Fall)
Business Etiquette Dinner (November)
Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair (February)
Alumni Networking Event (February)
Pathways for Careers (March)
Idealist Job Fair – Nonprofits (March)
Education Job Fair (April)
Other Events
Employer Tables in the Christensen Center
Employer Panels and Information Sessions
Job Search Strategy #2
Apply for jobs that are posted
General Job Posting Websites
Augpost, LandIt, JobPost, St. Thomas
Specialized Posting Sites
Idealist:www.idealist.org
Minnesota Council of Non-profits: www.mncn.org
EdPost: www.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpost
Job Search Strategy #2
Apply for jobs that are posted
Employer Websites
Megasites
Monster: www.monster.com
Career Builder: www.careerbuilder.com
Newspapers or Want Ads
www.startribune.com
www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress
Finding postings using the Wiki
http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Job Search Strategy #3
Target employers you are interested in
Direct employer contact
Directories
Minnesota Nonprofit Directory
United Way: Directory of Community Services
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Book of
Lists
The Gold Book
On the wiki: http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Job Search Strategy #4
NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK!!!
What is Networking?
involves connecting with those who work in a field you
are wanting to learn more about or break into
is the most effective way to learn about job positions
and obtain job positions
does NOT involve asking for a job
Informational Interviews
are a great way to begin to network, build connections,
and gain insight into a career
set up times to talk with people and “interview” them
about their jobs and/or their employers
follow up after the interview and continue to keep in
touch
Social Networking
Linkedin
www.linkedin.com
complete a descriptive profile
search for connections for informational interview
get company information and connections
Facebook
become a fan of company profiles
check the profile for news and information
INTERVIEWING FOR
SUCCESS
Who has had professional/internship interviews?
What is hard about interviewing?
What makes you the most nervous about interviewing?
What questions are the most difficult to answer?
Basic Guidelines
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8
Types of Interviews
Screening Interview
On-site Interview
Before the Interview
Know the job requirements
Know yourself
Research the organization
Prepare questions
Practice
Have your outfit ready
Know where to go
Day of the Interview
Arrive early
Answer questions
Introduce yourself
Ask questions
Be professional
Do not bring up
salary or benefits
Watch your eye
contact and body
language
May bring and use
your portfolio
Get business cards
Close the interview
After the Interview
Send a thank you note
Follow-up
Behavioral Questions
Prove yourself by telling stories of past
accomplishments
Helps predict behavior
Answer according to the CAR method:
C = Challenge
A = Action
R = Results
Practice
Tell me about yourself
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
Why did you choose your major?
What role do you usually play in group or team
situations?
What motivates you in work setting?
Give me an example of an accomplishment you are proud
of
Tell me about a time you had multiple assignments to
complete and how did you prioritize
Other Sample Questions
Why are interested in this position?
What makes you qualified for this position?
Why do you want to work for our organization?
What are your career goals?
How does your education relate to our needs?
Why did you leave your last job?
More Sample Questions
Describe a situation where you had a work as
part of a team to achieve a goal
Tell me about a time you had to use strong
leadership skills
Describe a situation in which you had to work
under pressure
Others????
Prepare using the Wiki
http://cswl.pbworks.com/
QUESTIONS??