Transcript NWTC Career Services Overview

NWTC
Career Services Overview
By the end of this presentation,
you will be able to:
 Understand the services offered through the NWTC
Career Services office
 Navigate the Explore Careers website to look for jobs
and find job search tips
 Register for WI TechConnect
(www.wisconsintechconnect.com)
NWTC Career Services offers free career
search assistance to students, alumni and
community job seekers.
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Interest assessment tools
Classroom shadows
Resume and cover letter writing guidance
Interview coaching and practicing
Job Search Strategies including our on-line recruiting
software – WI TechConnect
Career Fair preparation
Business etiquette advice
Networking Skills
Assistance with Internship opportunities
A resume is your first chance to show an
employer you are the best candidate.
• Resumes can be submitted for review via email to
[email protected] or dropped off in the Career
Center (SC235)
• Approximately 1 week turnaround time for reviews
An employer will spend less than 30 seconds
reviewing your resume before deciding “yes” or “no”
Mock Interviews are a great opportunity to
become familiar with interview questions
 The mock interview will consist of a 45 minute oneon-one appointment
 The interview can be a generic interview or practice
for a specific position
Walk out the door with specific strategies to
increase your interviewing confidence
In addition to resumes and mock interviews,
Career Services has all the tools necessary to
help you find a job.
We can help…
 Research companies/employers
 Develop a networking plan
 Review job search websites
 Research salary information
Expand your job
search- Online
job posting
boards (including
WI TechConnect)
only show about
25% of open jobs
in the market
Student Success Development Series
and other workshops
Ready Set Work!
Tuesday October 16, 1012 11:30-12:30pm
What to Expect from your Internship –
Wednesday Nov 28, 2012 11:30-12:30pm
Tools to Secure Employment – TBD
Plus 50 Career Development – TBD
Portfolio Development – TBD
NEW! NWTC Career Network
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Professional Networking
Job Search Assistance
Resume and Cover Letter Critique
Interview Skills
Top 10 Interview Questions
Using Social Media in your Job Search
Meet with Area HR Professionals
Find a Career, Not a Job
Personal Skills Assessment and Exploration
Sessions are held every Monday starting September 17, 2012
from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM in room SC229.
ACES
(Adults on Course for Excellence and Success)
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ACES Book Closet
Lunchtime Lessons
Jobs Blog
ACES Scholarship
Networking and Support
www.NWTC.edu/careers
 Register online on our www.nwtc.edu/careers
 Receive job notifications for your program via email
 Opportunity to post your resume to be viewed by potential employers
Career Fair
 Held Annually in Spring
 Career Fair – March 26, 2013
11am – 2 PM (Tuesday)
 Employers onsite at NWTC
seeking out our graduates
 Last year’s Career Fair
hosted over 90 employers!
 Preparation sessions are
held to help students gear
up for the event
Career Fair Prep
 Fashion Show to
showcase appropriate
workplace apparel
 Video presentations on
Career Fair Prep
 Career Fair 101
Presentation
NWTC Career Services
Student Center, Room SC235
[email protected]
920-498-6250
www.nwtc.edu/careers