Transcript Job and Internship Search Strategies

According to the National Association of Colleges and
Employers are looking for candidates with
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Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and
outside the organization
● Ability to work as part of a team
● Ability to make decisions and problem solve
● Ability to obtain and process information
Bottom line – Your resume should reflect activities (jobs and
involvement) that reflect a variety of skills and abilities)
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No specific search strategy will work for every
applicant!
Be flexible
Be persistent
Allow extra time to conduct your job search
3 key steps – Self-Assessment, Research and
Implementation
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Keep records of daily job search activities
Set aside a space at a desk or table for all
supplies you might need
Be sure to keep track of all correspondence
sent and received including: application
forms, cover letters and resumes, and
employer and organization information
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Identify your skills, abilities, and interests with a
career assessment
Schedule a career counseling appointment
◦ What do you want to do? – what do you find
enjoyable? Helps to narrow audience
◦ Informational interviews – talk to friends, family,
faculty members. Identify likes/dislikes
◦ Ask yourself questions - ex. What was your
favorite class? To gain insight
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Employers expect it
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Displays your seriousness, thoroughness
and attention to detail
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Helps to personalize cover letters and
resumes, and answer questions
appropriately
Helps determine your “fit” with the
organization
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Description of job responsibilities
Personnel information (NAME, policies,
relevant information of executives)
Organizational culture, goals, and
strategies.
Size, age, location, history, ownership
Products or services, major competitors,
recent development, expected growth
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Develop your resume and cover letter
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Walk-in Resume Review
Email – [email protected]
Gather a list of professional/educational
references
Schedule a resume review and cover letter
review appointment
Practice your interviewing skills
Be sure to maintain a careful record of all
job announcements, interviews, thank-you
notes sent and follow up correspondence
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Network
Visit employers
Search Employers
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Internet
LinkedIn
Brave Opportunities
Career Shift
Attend Career Expo- Wed. February 25, 2015
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Schedule a Mock Interview
Dress in professional attire
Bring cover letter, resume, and references
Arrive early
Be aware of nonverbal communication
during the interview
Ask questions- Be sure to know basic
company information
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Send a thank-you note/email
If you were interviewed by more than one
person, send each interviewer a thank-you
note/email
Follow-up with the employer
Be persistent, but always remain professional
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If you’ve searched for 6 months, you may
need to redirect your search or gain
experience
Clarify goals and redefine options – broaden
or narrow them
Have your resume reviewed
Evaluate your online/social media presence
Consider geographic restrictions
Do your skills match with the needs of the
company?
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Relying on one strategy
Lack of focus/career objective
Failure to identify and use your network
Targeting only large employers
Failure to follow–up
Unprofessional materials/appearance
Impersonal approach
Underestimate time needed to search
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Don’t take rejection personally…
Maintain a balance between internship search
and everyday routine
Remind yourself of your skills and
accomplishments
Use your resources
Be persistent - you will find an internship!
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You can use InterviewStream to practice
interviewing and conduct a mock interview
from your own computer. After submission it
will be reviewed by a Career Counselor