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Career Services
Start Early- Get Hired!
Career Services
Career Services Director –
Allison Jones
Career Services Counselor –
Beth Johnson
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June Norris
Career Services Getting Started
Visit www.orugoldenhire.com
“Find a Job”
Research companies in your areas/industries of interest
Choose larger vs. smaller company
Keep the right mind-set
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Use solid strategies
Career Services During the Job Search Process
Set up a daily routine
This is your full-time job
Set daily & weekly goals & deadlines
Create a daily “To Do” & web search list
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Career Services During the Job Search Process
Eat right & exercise to manage your stress
Follow-up on all leads ASAP
Avoid friends/individuals who distract you
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Career Services Written Job Sources
Company Websites
ORU Golden Hire Online Job Database
Other Online Job Databases
On-Campus Job Interviews
Newspapers & Magazines
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Career Services Networking
Professors – Past & Present Business Chambers Professional Memberships/Clubs/Affiliations Church/Bible Study Group Friends/Family/Neighbors Current & Past Employers ORU Alumni ORU Career Services
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Career Services Direct Contact
Create a record of companies you have contacted - who, when, and what about
Follow-up all calls with:
thank-you note
targeted résumé
In person contact and discussions trump online communications 9 times out of 10
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Career Services Tailored Targeted Resumes
Research:
Company History
Culture
Mission & Vision
Potential Growth
Cover Letters are essential
Review the new 2008 Résumé Development
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tips and ideas
Career Services Market Yourself Well
Post résumé(s) on the ORU Golden Hire Network
Dress well even for day-to-day errands
Interview dressed for the job you want
Learn how to speak to others about yourself
Create an “elevator” speech:
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Career Services Market Yourself Well
Practice interviewing:
Research behavioral and résumé interview questions
Prepare answers and personal examples
75% of all hires are made as a result of networking or direct contact
These opportunities create a level of familiarity, trust and
rapport which can in turn land you a great job
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Career Services Always Be Prepared
Carry copies of your résumé 24/7
Carry a flash drive with your résumé(s)
Carry business cards or ORU Student/Alumni Affiliation Cards
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Career Services GOLDEN HIRE NETWORK
We have an ORU online job database just for you! All students and alumni are eligible. To register for free, please go to: www.orugoldenhire.com
This database has postings for:
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Full Time Employment
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Part Time Employment
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Internships
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Job Shadowing Opportunities
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You will be able to search for jobs anytime- 24/7.
Career Services
START EARLY -
Get Hired!
Need Help? Call us in Career Services at (918) 495.6912
or by email at [email protected]
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HAVE A GREAT DAY!