Transcript Preparing for the Job Market and Your Career

Career Services
Julie Way, Assistatant Director
Top Talent
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Michigan Tech = Target School
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You are already considered Top-Talent
Your education ROI
Never Too Early…
To plan and implement
your Career Development
Why? Because hands-on corporate and
industry experience is one of the most
important things you can do NOW that will
help you get the job of your dreams later.
Choices
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
 Michigan
Tech Career Fairs
 On-campus
 HuskyJOBS
recruiting
How to Get Em
Research Shows…
That students who use their Career Services
are more successful at finding an
internship, co-op, or full-time position
and…. are far more successful at landing
the job of their dreams
We have a process…it’s easy and it works!
Job Outlook
an annual survey of college recruiters says…
True and Tested Secrets to Job-Search Success
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Take advantage of the resources on your campus provided by
Career Services. Trained, professional staff is available to guide
your student through the job search process and teach them how to
take the various steps with success.
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A career advisor can’t “place” your student in a position. They’re on
campus to teach job searching skills, connect students with potential
employers, and prepare them to communicate their interests in a
position with that employer through resumes, cover letters, and
interview techniques.
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Successful applicants relied on on-campus interviews, speaking with
company representatives at career/job fairs, viewing employer
information presentations, and posting their resumes on their career
services web sites.
The Job Market
Top 10 degrees in demand (bachelor’s degree level):
Top 10 degrees in demand (bachelor’s degree level):
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1. Accounting
2. Mechanical Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Computer Science and Engineering
5. Business Administration/Management
6. Economics/Finance (incl. banking)
7. Information Sciences & Systems
8. Marketing/Marketing Management
9. Computer Engineering
10. Management Information Systems/ Business Data
Processing
Employers are looking for people with
these skills and experiences.
Students must look for ways to begin
acquiring these skills now…
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Experiential Learning experience
 Co-op
 Internship
 Enterprise
 Classroom projects
 Research projects
Communication, teamwork and interpersonal
Strong work ethic and personal motivation
Computer Skills & Technical skills
Problem solving/Analytical skills/Initiative (can you think outside the box, will
you take risks)
Flexibility/adaptability
Accomplishments/Achievements
Confidence
First Things First…
School comes first!
 Attend classes
 Study – read, write, research, homework
 Acclimate – prioritize: social life, physical
health, spiritual, emotional, and mental
health, time management, work
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First Year
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Keep grades up, manage time well
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Introspection – learn about interests,
skills, abilities, experiences, try new
things!
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Determine what resources are available
and utilize them to personally and
professionally develop: education
hands-on skills, life & work
experiences, training, professional
image, credibility
First Year
Visit Career Services, physically or
Electronically and attend all seminars to
learn about how we can help with
career development needs…
Our services include:
Campus-wide educational programming
Job opportunity emails
On-on-one appointments with a Career Advisor:
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Career advising, MyPlan
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Job search guidance, including HuskyJOBS
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Resume writing assistance
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Interview coaching and practice
Fall and Winter Career Fairs
Co-op and internship opportunities
First Year
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Complete the career assessments with MyPlan
found on the Career Services website and meet with
a Career Advisor to discuss the results
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Learn how to navigate Career Fairs
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Write a professional looking resume and upload it to
HuskyJOBS
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Get interview skill coaching at the Career Services
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Forget that summer job flipping burgers – get help at
Career Services to obtain an internship in your field
of study
Co-Op and Internship
Education
 Valuable
real-world, hands-on
experience for students
 Important
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recruiting tool for employers
87% of Co-op students receive
a full-time job offer from the company
they co-op for (even if it was in
semesters past)
CONNECT with companies who want
YOU with HuskyJOBS
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This electronic system helps you manage and
publish your resume, search job postings and
connect with hundreds of employers from around
campus to around the globe.
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Upload your new or renewed resume to
HuskyJOBS now!
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Go to www.career.mtu.edu
Go to School: Nope, not math class – career class
and…there’s no test after – just a great job
Career Services offers campus-wide Career Development
Education Programming all year, but particularly in the
weeks leading up to the Career Fair.
 Resume Blitz
 Industry Panel Workshop – NEW this year
 Career Development Conferences
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Resume Building
Interview Skills
Networking Skills
Career Fair Prep
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Interview Skills Week
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Why do an Internship or Co-op (Experiential Education – The
Diamond on your Resume)
Come to the Fair…one big, fat
netoworking opportunity!
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The 2012 Fall Career Fair is October.
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Over 250 companies travel here to entice,
meet and interview MTU students!
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They’ll all be in one place – the SDC.
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They offer casual, informal pre and post
Career Fair informational sessions.
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Check out our website for who’s coming.
A lot to think about…
It’s never too early to start thinking about
and planning for the future.
You’re not not alone…we’re here to help.
You just need to choose to use
your Career Center Resources.
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