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Before You Begin

Know yourself Many job seekers make the mistake of not

focusing their career goals Makes job search overwhelming

Identify your personal strengths, interests, skills, and values

List possible job titles and fields of interest Sales, PR, Social Work, Research, Writing,

etc.

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Before You Begin

Know where you want to work Research companies and organizations Research potential career fields

Know typical entry-level jobs, salaries, etc. Think about location Identify potential employers who you

would like to work for

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Preparing for Your Job Search

Target your resume to a specific field or position

Put together work samples

Practice interviewing and speaking about your liberal arts skills and professional experience

Buy a professional suit

Have a professional voicemail message

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Preparing for Your Job Search

Update your facebook and myspace profiles

Have a professional email address

Learn how to network and do an informational interview

Develop a job search plan using multiple job searching strategies

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How People Find Jobs

Networking and Direct Contact80%

Internet10%

Want Ads 5%

Other Methods 5 %

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Job Search Strategy #1Participate in campus programs and

events

Job Fairs and Events Government Job Fair (Fall) Business Etiquette Dinner (November) Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair

(February) Alumni Networking Event (February) Pathways for Careers (March) Idealist Job Fair – Nonprofits (March) Education Job Fair (April)

Other Events Employer Tables in the Christensen Center Employer Panels and Information Sessions

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Job Search Strategy #2Apply for jobs that are posted

General Job Posting Websites Augpost, LandIt, JobPost, St. Thomas

Specialized Posting Sites Idealist: www.idealist.org Minnesota Council of Non-profits:

www.mncn.org EdPost:

www.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpost

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Job Search Strategy #2Apply for jobs that are posted

Employer Websites

Megasites Monster: www.monster.com Career Builder: www.careerbuilder.com

Newspapers or Want Ads www.startribune.com www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress

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http://cswl.pbworks.com/

Finding postings using the Wiki

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Job Search Strategy #3Target employers you are

interested in

Direct employer contact Directories

Minnesota Nonprofit Directory United Way: Directory of Community Services Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Book

of Lists The Gold Book On the wiki: http://cswl.pbworks.com/

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Job Search Strategy #4

NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK!!!

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What is Networking?

involves connecting with those who work in a field you are wanting to learn more about or break into

is the most effective way to learn about job positions and obtain job positions

does NOT involve asking for a job

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Informational Interviews

are a great way to begin to network, build connections, and gain insight into a career

set up times to talk with people and “interview” them about their jobs and/or their employers

follow up after the interview and continue to keep in touch

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Social Networking Linkedin

www.linkedin.com complete a descriptive profile search for connections for informational

interview get company information and connections

Facebook become a fan of company profiles check the profile for news and information

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INTERVIEWING INTERVIEWING FOR SUCCESSFOR SUCCESS

Who has had professional/internship interviews?What is hard about interviewing?

What makes you the most nervous about interviewing?

What questions are the most difficult to answer?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8

Basic Guidelines

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Types of Interviews

Screening Interview

On-site Interview

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Before the Interview

Know the job requirements Know yourself Research the organization Prepare questions Practice Have your outfit ready Know where to go

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Day of the Interview

Arrive early Introduce yourself Be professional Watch your eye

contact and body language

May bring and use your portfolio

Answer questions Ask questions Do not bring up

salary or benefits Get business

cards Close the

interview

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After the Interview

Send a thank you note Follow-up

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Behavioral Questions

Prove yourself by telling stories of past accomplishments

Helps predict behavior Answer according to the CAR

method: C = Challenge A = Action R = Results

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Practice Tell me about yourself What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why did you choose your major? What role do you usually play in group or team

situations? What motivates you in work setting? Give me an example of an accomplishment you

are proud of Tell me about a time you had multiple

assignments to complete and how did you prioritize

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Other Sample Questions

Why are interested in this position? What makes you qualified for this

position? Why do you want to work for our

organization? What are your career goals? How does your education relate to our

needs? Why did you leave your last job?

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More Sample Questions

Describe a situation where you had a work as part of a team to achieve a goal

Tell me about a time you had to use strong leadership skills

Describe a situation in which you had to work under pressure

Others????

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http://cswl.pbworks.com/

Prepare using the Wiki

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