Transcript Job Search Tools - Lewis–Clark State College

Job Search Tools
Career & Advising Services
Lewis-Clark State College
A Successful Job Search Includes…
 A professional resume as a minimum
 Knowledge of how to write a cover letter
 A list of references who will support your job search
 Two arranged interviewing outfits: Cleaned, pressed and ready to go
 Confidence in your interviewing skills
 Familiarity with interview meal etiquette
 Thank you cards and stamps ready for post-interview follow-up
 Knowledge of where to look for jobs
 Understanding the networking process
 How to use the Internet for company research
The Job Search Process
Manage your time for the best results …
 The want ads are not the best place to find the job you really want
 Most jobs occur through the networking process
 Don’t discount the smaller employer as a good place to begin your career
 You need a professional resume as a minimum to begin the process
 Have a list of references (at least 3 to 5)
 Make sure you have asked your references permission to use them
 Become knowledgeable on how to write a cover letter, sometimes
called an application letter or letter of intent
 Learn the process of researching employers
 Use information interviewing as a research tool
 Become knowledgeable on how to network
Knowledge of where to look
for jobs…
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Pursue advertised vacancies in print and electronically
Sources such as: Monster.com; Career Center Listings; Campus Interviews; Newsletters
from trade or professional associations; Newspaper classified ads; Employer services and
agencies; Personnel department postings and job lines.
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Develop a Contact Network
Acquaint yourself with professionals in that field or organization; Can also consist of family
members, friends, classmates, professors, and electronic discussion groups.
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Contact Employers Directly
Letter of application and resume to the Human Resources Department or to specific Managers;
Conduct an Information Interview.
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Follow-Up and Record Keeping
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Be Persistent
The Networking Process…
 Find the Hidden Job Market
 Four Stages of a Job Opening
 How People Find Jobs
 Networking Basics
 Three Magic Questions
 Be careful with My Space, FaceBook, Blogging
Career Fairs …
 What to learn:
Employment/hiring needs
Skills necessary for different careers within company/agency
Current/future openings
Salary, benefits, training, and other information about the organization
Who to contact for follow-up discussions
Internships…
 Same process as looking for a job
 Can be paid or unpaid
 Can be for college credit
 Will often lead to a job offer at completion of
internship
Job Search Tools
Your chance to make a positive impression…Make it count !
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Career & Advising Services has additional job search, resume, cover letter and interviewing
resources in the office at Reid Centennial Hall, 110
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Trained staff can assist you with your career questions
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CAS has computers available for your resume processing and career research
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With resume workshop completion, you are eligible for resume critique services
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With interviewing workshop completion, you can participate in Mock Interview Day
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Laser printing and resume paper available for small fee
Visit LCSC Career & Advising Services ~ Reid Hall 110
Debra Lybyer, Director
Debi Mundell, Associate Director
Susan Lawson, Career Counselor
Andrea Masom, Career Advisor
Denise Harris, Administrative Assistant I
Green Baggett, Staff Volunteer
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. school year
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. summer hours