Transcript Job Search Workshop ( PPT )

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
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Hire@TU
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Job Search Websites
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Career Fairs
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On-Campus

Recruiting Program
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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)