Job Search Workshop ( PPT )
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The Job Search Process
Presented by:
Career Center @ Towson University
7800 York Road, Suite 206
p. 410-704-2233 f. 410-704-3459
www.towson.edu/careercenter
[email protected]
Career Center Services
Initial Intake
Resume/Cover Letter Review
Graduate Essay Review
Internship Intake
Career Counseling & Assessment
On Campus Recruiting
Mock Interviews
Alumni Services
Hire@TU
Career Fairs
Let’s talk about time…
The average person should spend 30-35 hours per week in
job hunting activities
Full-time employees or students should expect to spend
about 15 hours per week
It takes the average person 6 months to find a job
Job Search – A Full-Time
Activity
Keep records of daily job search activities
Set aside a space at a desk or table for all supplies you
might need
Save/File copies of all correspondence sent and
received, application forms, letters and resumes, and
employer and organization information
Getting To Know Yourself
Identify your skills, abilities, and interests with a career
assessment
The Career Center offers DISCOVER, MBTI and SII
Schedule a career counseling appointment
Explore the Job Market
Research occupations and employers using:
The Career Center’s Resource Library
Internet
Career Insider (vault.com)
wetfeet.com
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Know conditions of employment such as salary,
hours, and working environment
Design Your Job Search Tools
Develop your resume, cover letter, and references
Schedule a resume review and cover letter review
appointment
Review books in the Career Center’s Resource Library
View online resume tutorial
Identify Job Opportunities
Hire@TU
Job Search Websites
Career Fairs
On-Campus
Recruiting Program
Networking
Professional
Organizations
Most Successful Ways of Job
Searching
Network
Visit employers
Identify Target Employers
Yellow Pages
The Book of Lists
Internet
Chamber of Commerce directory
Use Your Networks
Two Types of Networking:
Informal
Formal
Informational Interviewing
Access the Career Mentor Database in Hire@TU
Another great way to network!
Be prepared with questions, you are the interviewer
Gather as much information as possible about the interviewee’s
job and career path
Conduct company research prior to the interview
Ask for another name of someone at the organization that you
can meet with
Informational Interviewing
Access the Career Mentor Database in Hire@TU
Another great way to network!
Be prepared with questions, you are the interviewer
Gather as much information as possible about the
interviewee’s job and career path
Conduct company research prior to the interview
Ask for another name of someone at the
organization that you can meet with
Preparing for an Interview
Schedule a mock interview at the Career Center
Dress in professional attire
Bring cover letter, resume, and references
Arrive early
Be aware of nonverbal communication during the
interview
Ask questions
Follow Up After an Interview
Send a thank-you note
If you were interviewed by more than one
person, send each interviewer a thank-you note
Follow-up with the employer
Be persistent, but always remain professional
Analyze Your Job Search
Progress
Remember:
Stay positive!
The job search process takes time
Be persistent! Get something done each
day
Closing the Deal
Complete salary research – salary.com is a great
place to start!
Interview the company
Get the job of your dreams!
Come Visit Us!
The Career Center
7800 York Road, Suite 206
Towson, MD 21252
(410)704-2233
www.towson.edu/careercenter
[email protected]
(Call to schedule an appointment)