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How to Do a Job Search –
Should's and Should Not's
You Should
First, know what career you want pursue!
If you don’t know-do interest inventories
Holland Quiz, My Next Move and Strong
Use the Mentor Network
Do an internship or
post graduate internship
Make sure you pursue a
career you are interested in
Make sure you use ALL
services available
You Should
Visit your college's Career Center and USE
THEIR SERVICES!
Services at the Career Center
Career Advising
Choosing a Major and Minor
Exploring What You Can do With Various Majors?
Career Resource Library
Resume Reviews on a walk-in basis
On-Campus Student Job Listings
Internships Assistance
Career Positions after Graduation
Workshops
Additional Services
On-Campus Corporate Recruiting
Online Database of Employers & Job Openings-
eRecruiting
Job Alerts Databases
Graduate School Information
& Assistance
Job Fairs
Network of Alumni Mentors
Career Planning Class
You Should
To summarize, use all job search resources that are available in
Career Services including:
-Career Services database of employers
-Career Services job-alerts database
-Career Services job fairs
-Career Services jobs by major websites
-Career Services on-campus interviews
-Career Services employer info sessions
-Career Services workshops
- Career Services mock interviews
-Career Services LinkedIn
-Career Services Facebook
You Should
Research employers you want to work for
Use LinkedIn and professional
networks.
Use any or all resources listed above
Create a professional resume
Create a well-polished cover letter
Create a portfolio if relevant
(typically education, art, graphic design, etc.)
Line up your references
You Should
NETWORK-NETWORK-NETWORK! Talk to people –
friends, family, professors, employment agencies,
outsourcing companies, professionals in your field. If no one
knows you are looking then no one will think of helping you.
Use the Mentor Network
Practice your interviewing
Study for your interview
Get those resumes out there!
Should Not’s
Rely on others to do the work for you
Rely on any one person – there is no reason for you to work with
only one employment agency, rely on a single friend, etc. The
more people who can help you, the greater your chances are of
finding work.
Send your resume out randomly and to the wrong people – why
would a law company be interested in hiring a programmer?
Narrow your search so much that you ignore all the other
attractive options out there
Never follow up – always call or email a follow-up immediately.
Call 5 times a day – don’t be a pest- people are busy
Not read the job requirements
THE END-the BEGINNING for YOU!
His Advice-Don’t give up!
The above stated search tips were from 1 job seeker, who had
5 job offers in 12 months
Graduate School
To go or not to go?
Will earnings and satisfaction go up?
Is there nothing else to do?
What is the cost?
Do you have specific career goals?
Facts!
“The number of Americans with at least some college,
including undergrad and grad school, rose 11% since
2008 to 121 million in 2013.” Wall Street Journal, Feb.
2014
Why Work First? Why Not Work First?
Recharge your batteries
Develop confidence
Investigate a field
Sometimes hard to
re-enter field
If you know what
field it makes sense
-more money, prestige, etc.
How Do I Decide To Go Or Not To Go?
Related work experience in your field.
Practical experience-internships,
undergraduate research and volunteering.
Experience will enhance your application
making you a more viable, competitive
candidate.
Choosing a School
Will prestige help?
Does Department emphasize what you want?
Do they have practicum/internships with organizations
that you are interested in?
Investigate: attrition rate,
average time to completion,
your teaching requirements,
language requirements,
placement rates
Do You Know What Program?
If you know the field you are going into and if an
advanced degree is required for entry then grad school
makes perfect sense
For most it is not clear
cut. If you are not sure
of your career goals
–Don’t go until you are.
Choosing the Right Program
Academic Vs. Professional
Academic focus on original research
Professional focus on practical applications
Masters Vs. Doctorates
Masters= take 1-3 years to earn
Doctorates= can take up to 8 years!
For many fields the Masters may be sufficient. For
others the doctorate is necessary
(Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor…etc)
How to Find the Right School?
Look at Directories for Grad Schools
Visit the schools, meet with faculty or other grad students
Evaluate
Quality of the faculty
Prestige of the school
Cost and housing
Job Opportunities
Read the catalog
Consult with faculty
Talk with alumni
Visit
Speak to current students
How much does graduate school cost
and how do I finance it?
Tuition scholarships or waivers
Assistantships
Research Assistantships
Fellowships-Support from outside the university comes
from fellowships offered by federal agencies and
foundations and are largely reserved for students seeking
the doctoral degree.
Loans
Admission Criteria
Undergraduate GPA in major
Recommendation from known faculty
Undergraduate GPA in Jr./Sr. year
GRE
Related major
References
Overall GPA
Essays/Personal statements
Related experience
Interview
How to Maximize Your Chances
Research the department and prepare for the interview
Cultivate strong references
Study for testing requirements
Choose first tier and second tier schools
Look for up and coming schools
Use personal contacts
Write strong
Start early
Testing
Plan to take 1 year ahead of time
Examples:
GRE (Graduate Record Exams)-Prometrics-Take once per
month-computer-based-must register/schedule take through
www.ets.org -$185 for General Test-Also subject test (8 areaspaper-based) for some programs
Quantitative Reasoning — Measures problem-solving ability
Verbal Reasoning — Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material
Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills
LSATS (Law School Admissions Test)
GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)
MCAT (Medical College Administrations Test)
There are also 7 Subject Tests-you will have to find out from
the school if you need to take one of them.
Official Transcripts
Application Essay
About your accomplishments & Interests to the study
Use enthusiasm, creativity and uniqueness
Get it critiqued before turning in with application
2-3 Letters of Recommendation
Give your recommenders the correct forms with stamped and
addressed envelops or website
Resume
Test results (study-study-study)
Interview (practice-practice-practice)
Good Luck!