the career center expects

THE CAREER CENTER

MISSION

The College of New Jersey’s Career Center empowers students to excel in their chosen fields,

“enriching the TCNJ experience and fostering the development of students as whole persons.” The Cen-

ter accomplishes this by enabling students to strategically apply their academic and leadership experi-

ences in the world of work, post-graduate education and the dynamic, global community-at-large; as

well as by enhancing students’ opportunities through building and maintaining meaningful relationships

with employers, graduate programs and professional schools.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through the Career Center’s premier programs, resources and services:

Students will be able to identify their career and/or educational goals.

Students will be able to effectively market themselves in the pursuit of their goals.

Students will be able to identify and utilize career related information in support of their goals.

Students will be able to professionally interact with employers, alumni, graduate programs and profes-

sional schools.

Employers, graduate programs and professional schools will gain access to highly qualified applicants.

Employers, graduate programs and professional schools will be able to market their respective opportu-

nities.

Faculty and staff will be able to collaborate and liaison with the Career Center in support of students.

The College’s outreach efforts to varied constituencies including prospective students and alumni will

be advanced.

CAREER CENTER STAFF

Debra Kelly ..................... Director

James Chambers ............... Associate Director -Liaison to School of Science and School of Engineering

Nevolia Ogletree .............. Assistant Director - Liaison to School of Nursing and Exercise Science, and

School of Education

Lynette Harris ................... Assistant Director - Liaison to School of Arts & Communication, and School

of Humanities & Social Science

Debra Klokis ……………Employer Relations Specialist—Liaison to School of Business

Vilja Casey ....................... Student Employment/Recruitment Coordinator

Joanne Lanzoni ................. Office Manager

Maryjo Szczekoski .......... Secretary

Jacqueline Eadie…….…..Graduate Assistant

Special thanks to Sarah Cassim for her contributions to the design of the cover & editing of this handbook.

WRITTEN AND DESIGNED BY THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY CAREER CENTER, 2013

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THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY CAREER CENTER

2013-2014 CAREER HANDBOOK

Table of Contents

SPONSOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ······················································································· PAGE 5

INTRODUCTION ··················································································································· PAGES 1-4

Career Center Overview …………………………………………………………………...Page 1

TCNJ Class of 2012 Post Graduation Survey Excerpt …………………………………….Page 3

Why use the Career Center……..…………………………………………………………..Page 4

EXPLORATION ···················································································································· PAGES 6-8 What You Can Do to Explore Majors & Careers - College Timeline ······························· Page 6

Deciding on a Major or Career ························································································ Page 7-8

JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH ······························································································· PAGES 9-18 Internships: Putting Your Learning Into Action ······························································· Page 9

Job & Internship Search: Networking & Applying………………………………………...Page 10

Job & Internship Search: How Do I Find One? ································································· Page 11-12

Networking through Social Media………………………………………………………….Page 12

LionsLink—TCNJ’s On-Campus Recruitment Program: Utilizing LionsLink ··················· Page 13-15

Job Search Contact Log……………………………………………………………………..Page 16

Phishing Anyone?...................................................................................................................Page 17

Career Fairs………………………………………………………………………………….Page 18

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL …………………………………………………..PAGES 19-20

GOVERNMENT JOBS………………………………………………………………………… PAGE 20

RESUME WRITING ·············································································································· PAGES 21-38 How to Prepare a Winning Resume ·················································································· 1

The Content of Your Resume ··························································································· Page 22

Resume Check-List·········································································································· Page 23

Action Verbs ··················································································································· Page 24

Resume Samples ·············································································································· Page 25-38

BUSINESS LETTERS ············································································································ PAGES 39-44 Cover Letters, Thank You Notes, Acceptance and Decline Letters ··································· Page 39-40

Letter Samples ················································································································· Page 41-44

INTERVIEWING ··················································································································· PAGES 45-53 Want to Impress Employers? ································································································ Page 45

Preparing for the Interview ······························································································ Page 46-49

Legal & Illegal Questions ································································································ Page 50

Frequently Asked Interview Questions ············································································· Page 51

Answering ’Behavioral’ Interviewing Questions ······························································ Page 52

What Do Employers Really Look For? ············································································· Page 53

JOB OFFERS ························································································································ PAGES 54-55 Evaluating the Job Offer ·································································································· Page 54

Decisions, Decisions… Will You Accept the Offer?························································· Page 55

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TCNJ Class of 2012 Survey Excerpts

Post-Graduation Activity Summary

In an effort to respond to declining response rates, the Career Center incorporated data obtained through immediate re-

sponse surveys from the School of Business, the School of Engineering, the School of Arts & Communication and the

Center for Institutional Effectiveness, 737 (50%) graduates responded to the surveys. In addition we were able to secure

data from the Admissions Clearinghouse on graduate school attained on a total of 870 (59%) graduates.

718 (97%) of those on whom we gathered information (excluding clearinghouse only data) indicated they were either

working and/or attending graduate school in the first year after graduation. 19 (3%) of those surveyed indicated that they

were unemployed and not attending graduate school . 239 (32%) of survey respondents indicated that they attended

graduate school immediately after graduation; and of those 120 (14%) were unemployed.

Internship Participation

491 (79%) out of 618 of the respondents to this item indicated they had participated in an internship or practicum experi-

ence during their undergraduate careers. Respondents indicated that, on average, they spent 2.96 semesters or summers

interning and participated in an average of 2.74 experiences.

TCNJ Career Preparation & Graduate Expectations

73% indicated that they had used Career Services during their tenure, with 78% participating in TCNJ recruitment pro-

grams. 68% of the respondents were working in their expected field of study. 72% of respondents indicated that their

career preparation by TCNJ was above average or excellent. 74% of the respondents indicated they had received career

advice from their faculty or department. Of that, 74% had received post graduation career planning advice from faculty;

62% had received advice regarding internships; and, 57% received advice regarding pursuing graduate/professional

1. Bank of America (13)

2. PricewaterhouseCoopers (13)

3. Ernst & Young (8)

4 Teach for America (8)

5. Johnson and Johnson (7)

6. Deloitte (5)

7. EisnerAmper (5)

8. City Year (5)

9. Hillsborough SD (4)

10. JP Morgan (4)

11. ParenteBeard (3)

12. Bloomberg LP (3)

13. Torre Lazur McCann (3)

13. BASF (3)

14. City Year (3)

Salary Information The mean starting for graduates of the Class of ‘12 was $45,768 (from salary ranges). Average salaries by school were:

Schools Art & Communications Business HSS Education Engineering NU HES Science Average

Salary $34,848 $49,600 $37,747 $45,792 $55,742 $52,692 $44,009

Comparing estimated salaries, males earn an average of $4,212 (9%) per year more than females. The impact of the current

economy appears to be more positive for male graduates than for our female graduates.

The following academic majors, with more than one graduate reporting, had the highest reported average salaries:

1. Computer Eng. (4), $63,750

2. Nursing (21) $62,023

3. Electrical Eng. (7) $61,071

4. Biomedical Eng. (5) $60,000

5. Economics (4) $57,500

6. Finance (32) $55,403

7. Computer Science (11) $55,227

8. Tech Ed (2) $55,000

9. Accounting (38) $54,861

10. Mechanical Eng. (9) $54,722

Graduate School Summary

46% of the Class of ‘12 indicated that they had applied for admission to graduate/professional school during their senior

year. 239 (32%) of all respondents to the survey indicated they were attending graduate/professional school. Based on the

clearinghouse and survey data 25% of the total class of 2012 (survey respondents and non- survey respondents) attended

graduate school within the first year.

1. TCNJ (58)

2. UMDNJ (58)

3. Rutgers U (29)

4. U of Penn (15)

5. UNC – Chapel Hill (6)

6. Thomas Jefferson U. (6)

7. Montclair State U. (6)

8. Seton Hall (6)

9. Johns Hopkins U. (5)

10. George Washington U. (5)

11. Villanova U (5)

Top Employers - The Top Employers (based on number of TCNJ, Class of ‘12 graduates hired) were:

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In a study of TCNJ Graduates from 2003-2007, graduates who used the Career Center experienced shorter

job searches, higher earnings and increased job satisfaction in comparison with those graduates that did not

use the Career Center—the more they took advantage of services the more significant the impact. Utilizing the

resources will help you do the same.

CAREER COUNSELING:

What Will You Do? How Will You Get There? Not sure how to answer either of those questions? Meet

with a career counselor and utilize the extensive career re-

sources offered in the Career Center.

Career counselors meet with students to help them deter-

mine their goals, as well as develop and implement a plan

for reaching those goals. To schedule an appointment, call

609.771.2161. Have a quick career question or want to have

your resume reviewed by a Career Center staff member?

Stop by the Career Center during Drop-In Hours. Drop-In

hours are as follows:

M/R: 1:30-3:30PM; T: 3:30-5:30PM; F: 10AM-12PM

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: Test Options & Gain Relevant Experience

Get ahead of your competition and determine if you are in the

right field by participating in experiential learning, such as

student employment, leadership, community engagement,

M.U.S,E., internships or study abroad.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Working on campus or in nearby non profits gives you an excel-

lent opportunity to gain relevant experience while earning extra

cash! TCNJ Career Center fills over 2,000 positions each year.

View and apply for on-campus jobs, and learn about the hiring

process through the Career Center website,

www.tcnj.edu/~career. Results from the National Survey of

Student Engagement (NSEE) found a positive impact on

grades when students work up to 15 hours per week.

INTERNSHIPS Employers engage interns to help students to learn by doing.

Interns provide valuable functions for their organizations and

hiring interns enables employers to try out potential employees.

Students participate in internships to test out career choices, gain

relevant skills and earn money, academic credit or both. The

Career Center can help you seek internship opportunities.

JOB SEARCHING: Market Yourself RESUMES Resumes are your first opportunity to introduce yourself to an

employer—make sure your resume is its most effective. Un-

sure how to begin developing your resume? Attend our Creat-

ing a Resume for Today’s Workplace Workshop. See the Ca-

reer Center website for schedules.

Have a resume but need feedback as to whether it accomplish-

es all it can? Have a Career Center professional review it. Drop

by the Career Center to have your resume reviewed during

scheduled Drop-In Hours.

Additionally, the Career Center reviews the resumes of those

wishing to participate in LionsLink for their job/internship

searches. Competitive positions are advertised in the Fall!

SEARCH FOR POSITIONS A thorough job search leaves no stone unturned. Don’t forget

to participate in the following Career Center programs and

services:

GRADUATE SCHOOL, JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIRS

- Fall Opportunities Day

- Spring Career & Internship Day

LIONSLINK – On-Campus Recruitment

Networking Events

-Accounting Meet N Greet

-Engineering & Computer Science Career & Networking

Event

-Liberal Arts Networking Events

EDUCATION INTERVIEW DAYS

DINING OUT IN PROFESSIONAL STYLE (networking event)

INTERVIEWING Interviewing is a skill you can develop in three steps. The

Career Center can help:

STEP ONE: PREPARE

Attend an Interviewing Techniques Workshop. Learn how to

prepare for interviews, present yourself effectively and respond

to questions appropriately.

STEP TWO: PRACTICE

Mock interviews offer you an opportunity to practice. The

“Perfect Interview,” an online interview preparation program,

will lead you through the actual mock interview. Then meet

with a career counselor for feedback regarding the impression

you make in an interview and to learn to see yourself through

recruiters’ eyes.

STEP THREE: CHECK YOUR SKILLS

Fine tune your interviewing skills in response to employers’

direct impressions of you. After participating in at least three

LionsLink on-campus interviews, a career counselor can share

with you employers’ assessment of your performance on twelve

essential interviewing criteria. Call 609.771.2161 to schedule an

appointment.

FURTHER STUDY: Expand Your Skills & Knowledge

Learning is a life-long process. Consider pursuing graduate

or professional school as a way of expanding not only your

knowledge base, but also your career options. Start by at-

tending Fall Opportunities Day and graduate school panels.

Also consider participating in our Attending Graduate

School workshop or make an appointment to meet with a

career counselor.

OUR SPONSORS OUR SINCERE THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUED

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1ST YEAR (BECOME FAMILIAR!)

Visit the Career Center and meet with a career

counselor to discuss majors, career fields and more!

Utilize a career assessment instrument to learn more

about you. By doing this you can examine your in-

terests, values, skills and beliefs, and how they affect

your decision making. Discuss outcomes with a ca-

reer counselor.

Use the online system Focus2, to explore majors &

careers, gather information about occupa-

tions/careers and consider what your values may

indicate regarding a future career.

Become active in athletics, clubs, organizations and

activities. Employers and graduate schools look at

candidates who were active in college.

Seek out faculty/staff mentors from TCNJ.

Research options for your future! Use the Career

Center and website, Opportunity Days, Career &

Internship Days, Networking events & "people" re-

sources to learn more about career fields & indus-

tries.

Register with the LionsLink system.

Begin building your resume. Attend a Resume

Writing workshop and come by for a critique.

2ND YEAR (BE RESOURCEFUL & ENGAGE ON CAMPUS)

Get curious about what's out there. Explore fields and

occupations! What skills, technology, experience is

needed?

Consult with faculty, counselors or alumni to identify

specific courses, projects or research that will help you

prepare for the career(s) you are considering.

Develop skill sets through increased involvement in

clubs, athletics, activities, student govt., Res. Ed., stu-

dent employment, internships, student engagement or

study abroad. Gain leadership experience (e.g., become

a Community Adviser or Ambassador, lead a committee

or become an officer in an organization).

Gain experience through campus employment, intern-

ships, community engagement or research activities

(check out M.U.S.E. on the TCNJ website)

Continue to update and polish your resume as you get a

clearer idea of your area(s) of focus.

Pursue Internships! Update your LionsLink registra-

tion Keep your resume current and check the system

regularly for internship opportunities.

Attend Dining Out In Professional Style, an etiquette

program connecting you with employers while learning

the do’s and don't’s of eating during an interview or

professional meeting.

Participate in Opportunity Days, Career & Internship

Days, Networking Events - conduct informational inter-

views and search for internships.

3RD YEAR (TELL YOUR STORY)

Continue pursuing research opportunities, volunteer

experiences or internships to prepare for entry into

your chosen career or advanced degree program.

Be able to articulate & validate skill sets,

achievements & project based work for your

network, resumes & interviews.

Learn new technology!

Research graduate and professional school

programs; attend graduate school panels.

Prepare for and begin taking necessary admis-

sions exams (i.e., GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.).

Prepare for the essays and recommendations!

Pursue Internships! TCNJ students partici-

pate in an average 2.74 internship experiences

to gain practical experience and build their

networks (Class of 2012 Graduate Survey).

Become more comfortable with the job search

process (use LionsLink & network) by meet-

ing with employers at Career & Internship

Days and attending Dining Out in Profes-

sional Style.

Brush up on your interviewing skills by par-

ticipating in the online Perfect Interview

program or an Interview skills Workshop.

Follow it up with a mock interview to see

your interviewing strengths and areas for

improvement.

4TH YEAR + (PRO-ACTIVE EMBRACE CHANGE)

Review skill sets, achievements and finalize your future

plans. Tip! Fall is the Employers favorite time to gain em-

ployees for the July start date.

Be able to share examples of writing, public speaking, pro-

ject based work, technology, or global outcomes.

Update your resume to include internship, extracurricular,

leadership, volunteer activities or large class project(s).

Have it critiqued by a Career Counselor.

Design and begin implementing a job search strategy. Job

searches take an average of 6-9 months so begin as soon as

possible.

Participate in Fall Career Week and Spring Career Week.

Apply to graduate/professional schools if you plan to attend

the fall immediately following completion of undergraduate

school; applications should be in by Nov/Dec (unless there

are “rolling” admission dates).

Note: The application process takes approximately one year

from the time you begin until you are attending graduate

school. Have a backup plan. Remember that this is an

evolving process. If your first plan changes, consider

what you will explore next.

Embrace lifelong learning!

CAREER EXPLORATION &

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4 YEAR ACTION PLAN

T wo of the largest decisions you face in college are selecting a major and choosing a career. To some, these

decisions are intertwined, but many alumni will tell you that their majors did not dictate their career paths.

Though your choice of major can influence your career choice, it does not determine it! However, the process

you undergo when selecting a major and choosing a career are similar. Both require self assessment, investiga-

tion, consultation, decision making and risk taking. Follow this guide when making your next major or career decision.

ASSESS YOURSELF—WHO ARE YOU?

Values

1. WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? ________________________________________________________________________

2. IDENTIFY THREE THINGS THAT ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU (E.G., FAMILY, MONEY, EXCITEMENT, ADVANCEMENT, ETC.).

________________________ ________________________ _______________________

3. IDENTIFY THREE THINGS YOU FEEL PASSIONATELY ABOUT (E.G., ISSUES, POLITICS, HELPING OTHERS, ETC.).

________________________ ________________________ _______________________

Interests

4. IDENTIFY THREE THINGS YOU ENJOY DOING.

________________________ ________________________ _______________________

5. IDENTIFY THREE SUBJECTS YOU ENJOY STUDYING.

________________________ ________________________ _______________________

6. IDENTIFY THREE THINGS YOU DO FOR FUN OR TO RELAX.

________________________ ________________________ _______________________

Ability, Skills, and Knowledge (ASKs)

7. WHAT ARE YOUR THREE GREATEST SKILLS OR ABILITIES?

________________________ ________________________ _______________________

8. NAME THREE THINGS THAT YOU ARE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT.

________________________ ________________________ _______________________

9. IN WHAT AREAS DO YOU NEED TO IMPROVE.______________________________________________________________

If you have any trouble completing this section or would like to reflect further,

schedule an appointment with a career counselor and/or visit Focus2 on-line.

INVESTIGATE YOUR OPTIONS

1. IDENTIFY THREE CAREERS THAT INTEREST YOU AND WHAT MAJOR(S) YOU THINK WOULD BE MOST APPLICABLE TO THAT CAREER.

CAREER FIELD MAJOR

___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________________

2. IDENTIFY THREE MAJORS/CAREERS YOU ARE CONSIDERING. INDICATE WHY THE FIELDS INTEREST YOU AND WHAT INFORMATION YOU

STILL NEED IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHAT MAJOR/CAREER IS RIGHT FOR YOU.

CAREERS/MAJORS WHY DO THEY INTEREST YOU? INFORMATION NEEDED

________________________ ________________________ _______________________

________________________ ________________________ _______________________

________________________ ________________________ _______________________

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CONSULT WITH OTHERS

1. Identify family members or friends with whom you speak regularly and who know you and your interests, opin-

ions, and values well. Ask them for advice and feedback on the major(s) or career(s) you’re considering, as well as

on others they see as suiting you. 2. Network professionally on person & on-line (linked in twitter and more!)

3. Make an appointment with your academic adviser and/or a career counselor.

4. Meet with your academic adviser, an assistant dean of the school, and/or the chairperson or a faculty member in the department you are considering or who may have information on the career fields that interest you.

5. Talk to a student currently in the major.

6. Review resources contained in the Career Library and on the Career Center website, including the Graduate Survey to see what others have done and view the Choosing a Major video.

7. Use Focus2 (available through the Career Center website). Access and explore the information and steps in Focus2

for deciding on a major.

MAKE A PRELIMINARY DECISION

Utilize the information you’ve gained through self assessment, investigation, and consultation to identify a few options. Select

three options to explore, and complete the following:

You can combine career fields and majors to fulfill a multitude of interests at the same time.

Consider a double major or pursuing a minor in one area and a major in another.

MAJOR/CAREER 1

_____________________ MAJOR/CAREER 2

_____________________ MAJOR/CAREER 3

_____________________

Personal interest

related to this option

ASKS related to this

option.

Personal strengths

related to this option.

Personal weaknesses

related to this option.

Opportunities related

to this option.

Challenges to pursu-

ing this option.

Continued concerns/

questions.

Needed information

to be gathered.

TAKE A RISK—TRY OUT YOUR CHOICE(S)! Use the information you’ve assembled to assess the your choice(s) and test them out! There comes a time when you have to

make a choice. If you find this choice doesn’t work out, try another option. Testing your choices involves risk. Keep in

mind, most people will pursue multiple fields during their careers and 50% of TCNJ students change majors at least once!

RISK ..... Taking a course in your field of interest.

RISK ..... Pursuing an internship and/or a shadowing experience (follow someone at work for a day).

RISK ..... Putting yourself in a situation where you don’t know what you’re doing– YOU’LL LEARN!

RISK ..... Talking with someone you don’t know. Find out what they do and how they got there!

RISK ..... Joining an on-campus club or participating in an activity being hosted by a club.

RISK ..... Becoming a leader of a club or organization.

RISK ..... Taking time to EXPLORE the world of possibilities out there!

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WHY SHOULD YOU INTERN?

I nternships provide structured learning. Though they

provide meaningful functionality for the employer, like

part time and summer jobs do, they have the dual focus of

professional development for the intern.

Internships are practical experiences. They can be paid,

for academic credit, for both pay and academic credit, or

for experience only. Professional development is most

important; therefore, the experience gained through any

internship is valuable, regardless of compensation. Some

fields (e.g., communications, music, entertainment) are

extremely difficult to break into without relevant experi-

ence, yet internships in these fields are for no or low pay.

In these fields, experience IS the compensation!

Internships help students determine

if fields are right for them and gain

experience that enables them to

move effectively into their chosen

fields. Employers use internships to

“try out” students for permanent

jobs - many employers hire their

interns into permanent jobs after

graduation!

FINDING AN INTERNSHIP?

S tudents often begin interning as

sophomores; however, it is nev-

er too early/late. Internship searches

are similar to a job searches - time consuming, lengthy

and sometimes frustrating! Competitive and national in-

ternships (e.g., Advertising firms, Goldman Sachs, NFL,

Habitat for Humanity, and US Congress), often have dead-

lines in early fall for summer opportunities.

Start your search at least a semester prior to your targeted

start date. Utilize the “Job and Internship Search” section,

for search tips as well as the following resources:

LionsLink - TCNJ’s recruitment system provides 24 hour

access to over 500, regional, state or national internships

from organizations interested in recruiting TCNJ students.

See LionsLink - TCNJ’s On-Campus Recruitment Program,

for details on enrolling.

Career Library - Internship directories and three computers

are available among the 500 online & resources in the Career

Library.

Student Employment System - Gain relevant experience and

earn cash exist on-campus. Visit www.tcnj.edu/~career,

“View Student Jobs” tab for more information.

Networking - Build your network by participating in campus

organizations, events (Career & Internship Day, Dining Out

In Professional Style), as well as talking to faculty. See

“Networking” for more networking tips.

CREDIT BEARING INTERNSHIPS

D epartmental internship coordinators assign aca-

demic credits for internships. They can assist in

identifying the number of credits available and the re-

quirements. Typically departments require students to

complete three steps:

1. Write a proposal through the department with learning objec-

tives.

2. Submit a completed Internship Site Coordinator/Employer

Agreement Form

3. Submit a completed Internship Form located on the Records &

Registration site: www.tcnj.edu/~recreg/forms.

4. Provide a journal or reflection on the experience

5. Evaluate the experience

6. Be sure meet with supervisor to gain a recommendation letter

Internship site coordinators may require

you to complete additional forms. Speak

with your departmental internship coor-

dinator to determine departmental proce-

dures.

WHAT IF I LEAVE A CREDIT

BEARING INTERNSHIP

BEFORE IT ENDS?

L eaving a credit bearing intern-

ship is essentially the same as

withdrawing from a course. Con-

sult with your Academic Depart-

ment asap. Remember to handle

yourself professionally and seek

advice prior to providing proper notice to the employer.

ADDITIONAL TCNJ RESOURCES! Center for Global Engagement http://cge.pages.tcnj.edu/

Bonner Center http://bonner.pages.tcnj.edu/

M.U.S.E Mentoring Undergrad. Summer Research

http://fscollab.pages.tcnj.edu/muse/

CE Intern Program

http://career.pages.tcnj.edu/files/2013/07/CEI

INTERNSHIPS: PUTTING YOUR LEARNING INTO ACTION

Employers reported that 40% of their new hires from the

class of 2010 were from their internship programs.

- NACE Research: 2010 Experiential Education Survey

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR INTERNSHIP: Be prompt, enthusiastic and flexible! Demonstrate a strong

work ethic.

Keep lines of communication open with faculty and your

supervisor. Schedule regular meetings with your supervisor

and set up a time for an evaluation.

Interview an executive of the organization. Gain infor-

mation on their career path, memberships to professional

organizations and major competitors.

Keep a journal of your experiences and a record of your

work, achievements, reports and recommendations related

to this experience.

Obtain written references 2-3 weeks prior to the end date.

Nationally, 63.2 percent of seniors reported having

taken part in an internship, co-op, or both. NACE ‘13


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Make networking a goal: numbers and interactions

turn wishes into goals.

Develop at least one contact and reach out to at least

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. . . ABOUT SOCIAL NETWORKING... BE PROFESSIONAL - Employers use these sites to research

applicants. Consider this as you build your profile. Delete

pictures that may be viewed as unprofessional.

REMOVE ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION - This is the inter-

net and literally anyone can view this information.

MAINTAIN COMPLETE PROFILES - It is critical that your

profile be current and complete. A half-completed profile

tells employers you aren’t serious about your search.

CONSIDER FEES - Some sites may ask for a fee, but be sure

you want or need to pay before proceeding. (FYI: You

should not have to pay to use sites such as LinkedIn. The

first membership level is free and highly effective.)

NETWORKING is the process of building and maintaining

professional contacts. The goal is to cultivate lasting and mu-

tually beneficial professional relationships that will help you

get connected, discover opportunities and get ahead. To suc-

ceed at networking maintain relationships and stay in periodic

contact with those in your network.

WHY NETWORK? 50% of jobs are unadvertised, as employers prefer to hire

people they know within their personal or professional net-

works. By fostering connections through networking, you

raise your chances of gaining access to those unadvertised

positions! You also gain first hand, current information about

the world of work, which helps develop your job search strat-

egy. Networking isn’t only about the job search. Profession-

als continue to network throughout their career to create new

opportunities, develop their careers, provide opportunities to

meet interesting, like-minded people who share your inter-

ests, and because it can be fun!

STARTING YOUR NETWORK Many students believe they have no place to start. This is

simply not true! Just being a student gives you access to ex-

cellent sources of contacts: professors! Networking also

occurs in your daily interactions with classmates, family,

friends, neighbors, acquaintances, supervisors and co-

workers!

EXPANDING YOUR NETWORK Ask your existing contacts for an introduction they know can

be useful. In addition, here are some other great places to

make new contacts:

Career fairs ♦ Association meetings

Networking events ♦ Lectures

Information interviewing ♦ Warm calling

Social media ♦ Volunteering

One of the most popular ways of developing your networking

today is using internet social networking sites. The most

popular for professional networking is LinkedIn, but sites like

Facebook are also popular.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Have good manners and good interpersonal skills. Be-

ing polite and practicing strong listening skills is vital to

the networking process. This is the beginning of a profes-

sional relationship and must be treated with respect and

gratefulness for an individual’s time and interest in your

success.

Have a good intro

ready. If you're con-

tacting someone

who doesn't know

you, introduce your-

self succinctly. Tell

the person how,

where or from whom

you got their name

and why you are

contacting them.

Be genuine, confident, positive and enthusiastic in all

communications. Even if job searching is getting you

down, don't let it show. No one wants to hire (or recom-

mend) someone who has a gloomy attitude. On the other

hand, enthusiasm and positive attitudes are infectious!

Be reciprocal. Return the courtesies extended to you.

Share information with others in your network to help

them as well.

Send a thank you letter or a follow-up email to every

person you meet or who gives you advice. This will indi-

cate your appreciation of their time and maintain the rela-

tionship.

Bring business cards. Business cards allow you to ex-

change contact information with the people you meet and

get in touch when particular opportunities come up.

Make good use of your time – and theirs. At an event,

don’t spend your entire evening talking to one person. Give

yourself and others the opportunity to network with differ-

ent people.

Keep the details straight. In order to keep your contacts

organized, it is best to keep a manual or electronic log in-

cluding the following: correct spelling of first and last

name, title, employer, address, telephone and e-mail, prior-

ity of contact (high, medium, low), dates when contact is

made and nature of contact

30 SECOND INTRODUCTION My name is…

I am a TCNJ student studying … Then one of the following:

I want to gain experience in… My passion is …

My long-term career goal is … And conclude with one of the

following: What do you do?

What is your specialty?

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JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH: HOW DO I FIND ONE?

T he successful job or internship searcher knows who he/she is and what he/she wants, knows about the world

of work and specifically about the industry (ies) he/she is pursuing, creates a plan, and pursues it diligently!

After completing the Exploration section, you should have a better sense of the world of work, as well as who you

are and what you want. Now it’s time to create your job search plan. By following a plan, you will be able to con-

duct a thorough and effective job search.

STEP 1: Ask Questions!

1. In what size organization are you interested in working? ___ No Preference ___ Large ___ Medium ___ Small

2. Are there any geographic limitations to where you will work?

____ No, getting the right position is the most important thing!

____ Yes, there are personal considerations that will limit me. I am limiting my search to __________________________

3. Consider the employers who hire people in your field of interest.

Employ people in your field (Check all). Rank order your interest in this setting.

____ Corporations ____

____ Firms/Agencies ____

____ Non-Profit Organizations ____

____ Government Agencies ____

____ Educational Institutions ____

STEP 2: Identify targets. Identify the employers you’d like to pursue. Those with posted job openings and those you would like to determine whether or

not they have current openings. Start with on-line and print resources available through the College Library and the Career

Center Library. Information can be found in a number of places! Plan to target a minimum of five (5) employers per week.

USING TCNJ CAREER CENTER LIBRARY/PRINT

RESOURCES

The internet is the most popular job/internship search tool, but

print resources are also valuable. You’ll find these books and

many more in the Career Library:

Find more information on cover letter and resume writing,

along with networking and interviewing strategies:

-Killer Cover Letters & Resumes

-Resumes for Dummies

-Acing the Interview

Learn more about industries, companies & organizations:

-US 1 Business Directory

-Hoover's Handbook of World Business

-Hoover’s Handbook of Emerging Companies

-Vault Guidebooks

Research internship information and options:

-The Internship Bible

-Scoring a Great Internship

Discover information regarding global and international

opportunities:

-Work your Way Around the World

-The Big Guide to Working and Living Overseas

-Job Surfing—Working Abroad

Stay Connected and follow Twitter and social media

accounts!

USING INTERNET/ONLINE RESOURCES

Research industries, companies, organizations, market

trends, salaries, resume & cover letter information.

Post a resume and contact companies.

Locate opportunities locally and around the world.

Places to start: TCNJ’s LionsLink Idealist.org

USAJobs.gov ScienceCareers.sciencemag.org

EngineerJobs.com RileyGuide.com

CareerInsider.com SimplyHired.com

Accessible through Career Center website:

ArtJobOnline Current Jobs for Graduates

Career Insider Jobs for Liberal Arts Grads

Entertainment Jobs LionsLink

Internships-USA Focus2

Jersey Intern Goinglobal

Words of caution!

Remember, the web is a tool.

Don’t spend all your time searching the “abyss” of

postings on large sites. Develop a routine, limit your

time and then move on to more specifically targeted

sites and/or, better yet, face-to-face contacts!

Don’t expect large job sites to do the work for you.

You need to build your network and foster relation-

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JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH: NETWORKING & APPLYING

STEP 3: Network!

Networking is one of the most effective job search sources but is often un-

derused by first time job searchers. Due to its essential nature, an entire

page has been devoted to developing this part of your search.

STEP 4: Apply for jobs and internships!

A fter researching and discovering job openings and beginning to network, start

applying! Follow these easy instructions for applying to posted job opportuni-

ties. Apply to any and all positions for which you are qualified!

1. Update your resume. Include recent jobs, projects or experiences relevant to

your field. See resume examples.

2. Have a cover letter for each position for which you are applying, see cover letter examples

3. Create or update a professional references sheet including 2-4 references, see references sheet example.

4. Make sure to save your cover letter, resume, and reference sheet as an Adobe PDF file so that the formatting does not

change when sending it electronically.

5. Fill out any online applications that are required.

6. Upload all necessary documents to the company’s website or email/US mail it to the appropriate contact person to com-

plete the application process.

7. Follow up on your application status after about 2 weeks with a friendly email!

8. TIP: Keep track of correspondences with employers by using the Employer Contact Log Sheet on the back of this page.

*P.S. Effective job and internship seekers know the truth—there is no ONE way to look for a job!

Use ANY and ALL means available to you.

NETWORKING EVENTS

Fall Career Week,

Accounting Meet N Greet

Engineering Network

Dining Out in Professional

Style

Spring Career Week

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Building Your Brand Through Social Media

So many options! When branding your identity on –line, you have a variety of choices– LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook,

4Square, Pinterest, blogging, personal website and more tools growing daily. Each tool has it strengths but whatever you de-

cide to use, be intentional and strategic. You are branding your talents that can be viewed by a variety of potential employers.

If you use more than one social media device make sure your message is consistent and you use them on a biweekly basis!

For purposes of space we will highlight LinkedIn.

Linkedin, a social networking site, is geared to the working professional, with the fastest user population being the college

student. There are over 100 million users from over 200 countries.

Advantages to LinkedIn involve the ability to easily research people & organizations, set up job alerts, gain recommenda-

tions, build connections through invitation and organizations can find you with the keywords supporting your strengths &

experiences. Because this is cost effective, employers are using “Linkedin Recruit ”( a cost effective recruiting tool) with key-

words being its friend. Alums are at your fingertips but be professional– no text lingo.

This begins by completing a profile. You want to get 100% completeness and to achieve this include:

-At least one current position with 2 past positions;

-Education;

-Profile Summary;

-a Photo (check out the career fairs picture taking is now available, nothing in the background)

-Specialties/Skills

-Goal to gain 3 recommendations.

Increase your visibility through your profile using the option to have up to 3 websites linked ,such as blogs or personal web-

sites. Interested articles related to your field? Check out articles related to your field through dig.com. Link your resume

(video or paper). The wording of your profile needs to be achievement based….such as…. TCNJ student, a ____major, with

strong leadership, writing and research skills. Technologically savvy with interest in _______. Be sure to support this!

Think about having your resume and profile critiqued through the Career Center!

ON-CAMPUS RECRUITMENT – WHAT TO EXPECT! Do You Know Your Rights?

As you engage in the job search process, you can expect the following:

AN OPEN & FAIR PROCESS

Students can expect: . . . to be treated honestly and fairly.

. . . to receive accurate information from employers.

. . . to be evaluated in adherence to all equal opportunity

and affirmative action standards.

. . . employers to make job offers in good faith and to not

rescind unless an extreme situation emerges (e.g., a

change to the candidate’s eligibility status or the elimi-

nation of the position).

. . . the Career Center to provide students with equal access

to all opportunities.

. . . that the Career Center will not influence employer deci-

sions.

Employers can expect: . . . students to accurately present their interest.

. . . students who accept job offers to not renege on an ac-

ceptance unless an extreme situation arises (e.g., per-

sonal/family illness that negates relocation or travel).

. . . the Career Center to provide all employers that meet

program guidelines with equal access to students.

. . . that the Career Center will not advocate for one student

or employer over another.

The Career Center expects: . . . recruiting students to give the opportunities for which

they apply full consideration.

. . . that students and employers to follow the rules of the

TCNJ Recruitment program.

INTEGRITY & CONFIDENTIALITY

Students can expect: . . . employers and the Career Center to keep candidate

information confidential.

Employers can expect: . . . students to not share information about employers’ re-

cruiting processes with other employers.

. . . students to present their qualifications for a position

accurately.

. . . students will request reimbursement of reasonable and

legitimate expenses incurred in the recruitment process.

The Career Center expects: . . . employers and students to present themselves honestly.

. . . students who submit resumes for on-campus recruitment

and are selected to interview, will interview.

A TIMELY & THOROUGH PROCESS

Students can expect: . . . employers to provide and adhere to a search process

timeline, including deadlines and decision dates

. . . to be made aware of changes to the timeline.

. . . reasonable time to make a decision on a job offer—a

“reasonable” timeframe is a few days to a few weeks.

Employers can expect : . . . opportunities to be approved and posted in a timely

fashion.

. . . to receive resumes and interview schedules from the

Career Center on schedule.

. . . students scheduled for interviews to arrive on-time

and prepared for the interview.

. . . that students who are offered positions will respond in

an agreed upon timeframe.

The Career Center expects: . . . timely responses from students and employers.

. . . students and employers to arrive for interviews on

time and prepared.

. . . students to adhere to the first-come-first-served policy

for scheduling interviews.

. . . that should students fail to schedule interviews during

the signup period, they will accept the interview time

assigned to them.

. . . students and employers to inform Career Center staff

when emergencies arise requiring interview schedule

changes.

. . . to make or be informed of all on-campus interview

schedule changes.

The Career Center is committed to

providing an exceptional recruitment process

through which students and employers

can explore future opportunities.

Do not hesitate to contact us

if we can assist you in your search.

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LIONSLINK: THE INS & OUTS OF TCNJ’S ON-CAMPUS RECRUITMENT PROGRAM

LionsLink, powered by NACELink™, is a web-based system connecting students and employers. With

over 400 full-time, post-graduation and internship opportunities posted annually, LionsLink allows TCNJ

students to identify job and internship openings specifically targeted towards them, submit resumes, sched-

ule interviews and sign up for presentations.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Full-time, degreed opportunities: TCNJ students completing

their degree in December 2013, May 2014 or August 2014.

Internships: TCNJ students with 8 credits or more.

SET UP AN ACCOUNT/UPDATE PROFILE 1. Visit the Career Center website, http://career.pages.tcnj.edu/.

2. Select the LionsLink Student Log-in.

3. Use your TCNJ username and password to log-in.

4. Complete the profile screens. Required fields are indicated in

red. Only you & the Career Center can view your profile.

STEPS TO ACTIVATION: SENIORS/GRADUATING STUDENTS: 1. Complete/update your profile.

2. Upload a resume into the document section. Prior to activation

into the recruitment system, all graduating students must have

one resume reviewed and approved by Career Center staff

through the open hours. NOTE: Though you may have up to 10

documents in the system, only one resume will be reviewed by

the Career Center. This resume will appear in the Documents

section as “Reviewed.”

3. If the resume is not approved, make the suggested changes and

meet with a career counselor, during open hours or individually.

After this meeting occurs your account will be activated.

4. Be sure that you upload the new/edited version BEFORE delet-

ing any resumes on the system.

5. Begin searching and submitting your resume to opportunities

under the “Jobs & Internships” tab.

FIRST YEAR, SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS (INTERNSHIPS ONLY): 1. Complete/update your profile.

2. Upload a resume into the document section.

3. The Career Center will activate** your profile within 1 business

day of the upload.

4. Begin searching and submitting your resume for internships.

** Activation acknowledges receipt of your resume and enables

you to use the system, it does not signify approval of your resume.

For feedback on your resume visit the Career Center during Drop

In Hours (see p. 4).

UPLOAD YOUR RESUME

You are permitted up to 10 documents (resumes, applications,

cover letter or transcripts) in the system.

Update your resume or complete the document.

Upload it through the “Documents” section. Assign each resume

an easily identifiable name. NOTE: Verify that you don’t have a

blank second page when you upload.

When adding and deleting resumes, ADD first then delete.

SEARCH & IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES

Go to “Jobs & Internships” tab & select “LionsLink Jobs.”

Search in various ways, including Advanced Search - Show

Me - All Interviews, for all OCR events.

Click the job title and review the job description. If this is an

opportunity for which you would like to interview, then click

the Apply button to submit your resume. Note: You are re-

quired to attend all campus interviews for which you submit

resumes and are selected.

UPDATES - AFTER APPLYING Receive application status updates by clicking the link “Scheduled

Campus Interviews”, on the right column of the LionsLink

homepage. The next page will indicate if you have been selected

to interview, look at the information found on the right column.

INFORMATION SESSIONS Employers may hold pre-interview or information sessions to in-

form prospective candidates of position details and company cul-

ture. To locate these, select the “Events” and “Information Ses-

sion” tab. Whether an employer is holding a session is stated in the

description. Note: Pre-selected candidates must attend these ses-

sions - sign-up is required.

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS Interviews are typically 30 minutes in length, but may vary, and

are held in the Career Center, with the exception of education

interviews which are held in the Brower Student Center.

ON-CAMPUS RECRUITMENT TIPS:

When adding and deleting resumes - ADD FIRST.

Found on the job description, Position Type: Full Time, Preselect,

or Resume Collect. Full-Time - for off-campus interviews; Prese-

lect - for on-campus interviews; Resume Collect - for off-campus

interviews.

Review opportunities daily.

Must interview if submitted resume, selected through LionsLink.

Research employers prior to interviews.

Be sure to follow up with a thank you note or email.

Inform the Career Center if you accept a job offer.

Etiquette and professionalism counts!

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GRADUATING EDUCATION MAJORS ONLY: To accommodate school districts’ hiring needs and student

teaching schedules, Education Interview Days (EID) are com-

pressed into four days (3/21, 3/28, 4/11) in the spring.

All interviews are held in the Brower Student Center.

All graduating Education students will receive EID infor-

mation at the end of the fall semester from the Career Center.

In addition, information will be on our web site. If you do not

receive information and believe you are eligible, please con-

tact the Career Center.

ON CAMPUS RECRUITMENT:

STUDENT RECRUITMENT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

In order to participate in the On-Campus Recruitment program at The College of New Jersey, the Ca-

reer Center requires all Students to complete the following two steps as well as agree to the following

statements outlined in the participation agreement guidelines. Students sign and date a copy of this

agreement after attending a LionsLink Workshop.

All Students Complete the Following Two Steps prior to participating in the On-Campus Recruitment

Program:

1. Have their resume reviewed during Drop-In Hours in the Career Center.

Mondays and Thursday | 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Tuesdays | 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Fridays | 10:00am - 12:00pm

2. Attend a LionsLink Workshop held weekly at varying times and locations.

Information regarding times and locations may be found on the homepage of LionsLink;

at the following link: https://tcnj.qualtrics.com//SE/?SID=SV_9XdO8LES02qKGyN;

the Career Center webpage: http://career.pages.tcnj.edu/;

or as a handout in the Career Center.

Participation Agreement Guidelines:

I agree to the policies and procedures of the On-Campus Recruitment Program

I permit The Career Center to utilize all non-confidential information in discussions with potential

employers.

Once I have submitted my resume, I agree to participate in all interviews for which I have been

selected.

I understand my failure to participate in On-Campus interviews for which I was selected may lead to

dismissal from the On-Campus Recruitment program. In an emergency contact the Career Center as

soon as possible. For unexpected illness or death in the family, documentation is required.

I agree to check email and telephone messages frequently during the recruitment period in order to

respond promptly (Ensure that your voicemail is professional).

Once I accept a position I will promptly notify the Career Center by email, [email protected], and this

will release me from further on campus interviews. In the email, place accepted position in the

subject heading and in the body of the email state the employing organization and your full contact

information.

Once you have accepted a position, contact all organizations you have submitted a resume to

relinquish candidacy.

For participants in Education Interview Days (EID) e-mail [email protected] to inform us when you

accept a position and with whom. The Career Center informs organizations you have submitted to

on your behalf.

Reneging is rare and not an acceptable practice. If you accept an offer and then turn around and

accept an offer from a different organization, you will be asked to meet with a Career Counselor and

loose LionsLink privileges.

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WHAT IS PHISHING? (fish’ing) (n.) “The act of sending an email to a user

falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enter-

prise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering

private information that will be used for identity

theft.” Webopedia, http://www.webopedia.com/

TERM/phishing.html. Be viligent!

A variety of online job boards are convenient and

effective to use in your job/internship search. How-

ever, despite security precautions, this technology can

also be used to scam job/internship searchers. It is

very important that you proceed with common sense.

If It Looks to Good to Be True . . . Whether a job/internship description is distributed

online or by old fashion paper, if it appears too good

to be true…job searcher beware! Trust your instincts!

If someone offers you a large payment or reward in

exchange for a money transfer or you receive a

check, it is probably too good to be true. Do not

respond or deposit the check.

If the listed salary is too good to be true or they of-

fer to pay up front, think twice.

If the position listing is an international opportunity

and includes travel expenses or upfront program

fees, proceed with caution.

BEWARE IF: You are asked to provide a credit card, bank, Pay-

Pal account, Social Security number, photo ID or

payment.

You are asked to agree to a background check be-

fore a pending offer.

The e-mail address does not match the organiza-

tion’s website; for example, an AOL email for ABC

Company instead of the company email appearing

in the address.

You are asked to buy ads that sell job search tips.

Review Job Board privacy policies before joining.

Though no system in 100%, NACELink, our Lion-

sLink provider, has high security thresholds. You

control the distribution of your resume in Lionslink.

No employer has access to your Documents section

or Profile.

REVIEWING THE JOB DESCRIPTION Be cautious of postings for work-at-home, mystery

shoppers, or virtual positions. *Please note:the

TCNJ Career Center does not post internships/

positions where work is in a home residence.

Are there misspellings in the description?

Verify the URL listed in the ad goes to the internet

domain of the company. For example, if the ad in-

cludes company 123 with web address-

www.123.com/career and goes to www.123.org,

there may be a problem.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT A SCAM? End all communication. If personal information

was provided, monitor your accounts and stop pay-

ments.

Block the electronic communication, if possible.

Report any fraudulent activity to your bank or cred-

it card company immediately.

Contact the Career Center ([email protected] or call

609.771.2161) ASAP. We will review the situation,

notify others and report incidents.

Report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center

(http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx)

If the incident occurred entirely over the internet,

file an incident report with the FCC at 1-877-FTC-

HELP (1-877-382-4357) or at http://

www.cybercrime.gov.

IS THE JOB/INTERNSHIP LISTING A SCAM OR

PHISHING EXPEDITION? BE EQUIPPED!.

ONLINE JOB SEARCH

SAFETY RESOURCES:

Federal Trade Commission, Job-Hunting/Job

Scams, www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/

moneymat

6 Safety Tips for on line job seekers, http://

www.bankrate.com/brm/news/pf/20060321c2.asp

Monster.com: A Safe Job Search , http://career-

advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/A-

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http://www.ic3.gov/

http://ftc.gov/jobscams

http://ftc.gov/jobscams

http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/A-Safe-Job-Search/article.aspx

EXAMPLE: Hello! My name is Mary Smith. I am a senior

journalism major & the Editor of the Signal, TCNJ’s newspaper.

I’m seeking a full time position utilizing my editing skills and

experience. I am extremely organized, efficient and deadline

oriented. I became interested in your organization through the

information provided on your website. Can we discuss the op-

portunities available for someone with my qualifications?

Career Fairs provide you the opportunity to meet several employers in one shot. They provide time effective methods of ini-

tiating relationships with a number of employers.

REASONS TO ATTEND A CAREER FAIR? • Develop networking contacts • Gain information about career options

• Determine the demand for employees in your field • Learn about specific employers

• Discover opportunities available at specific organizations • Identify and research training program(s)

• Ask what “a day in the life” is like, in a certain position • Learn about career paths in a company

• Apply directly for an internship or fulltime position

MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME—PLAN YOUR DAY 1. Visit the Career Center web site for a listing of the organizations attending Fall Opportunities Day and Spring Career & Intern-

ship Day. A preliminary list is available 7 days prior to the event. Check for updates the day of the event.

2. Identify organizations that you would like to visit and learn more about. List them on an Excel chart and fill out the details as

they becomes available—through research or at the event (make additional copies as needed).

3. Prepare to introduce yourself! Prepare a one minute ‘commercial’ about YOU! Briefly describe your background and what

you are looking for. Relate your education, experience and skills to the employer’s needs.

WHAT TO BRING Resumes: Multiple copies of a professional resume detailing your education, experience, skills and campus and communi-

ty activities. If possible, have your resume critiqued by a Career Center staff member. (NOTE: Cover letters are not neces-

sary as you are hand delivering your resume.)

Notepad and a pen, phone or an Ipad to take notes on the employers with whom you speak. Pay attention to the employ-

er’s remarks ...noted later.

The next page! Keep record of the employers in which you are interested.

HOW TO DRESS

Women: A conservative, tailored business suit is most appropriate—just as you would wear to a job interview. But, a skirt and

jackets or a conservative business dress or pant suit are also appropriate.

Men: A conservative, tailored business suit is most appropriate—just as you would wear to a job interview. But, a button-down

shirt, tie, sport coat and nice slacks are also acceptable.

Shoes: Neat, comfortable, professional shoes—with socks or stockings are appropriate. Remember you will be on your feet for a

while so make them comfortable (NO SNEAKERS).

THE DAY OF THE FAIR

Brainstorm questions for the organizations you researched. They stimulate conversation and help you learn more about their

organization or industry ( eg. “I noticed _____ on your website and was wondering if….”).

There may be employers with lines of students waiting to speak to them. If time is short, go to the employer with a line last. Typ-

ically employers will stay until they have met with everyone on line, but the employer without a line may leave.

All representatives should have business cards—take one! If not, make sure you secure the name and title of each person you

speak with and verify the contact person for future reference.

Make notes regarding discussions with representatives.

Send thank-you letters (referencing your discussions) to employers within 2-3 business days.

Save the dates! FALL OPPORTUNITIES DAY - OCTOBER 4, 2013

SPRING CAREER & INTERNSHIP DAY - FEBRUARY 28, 2014

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TO ATTEND OR NOT TO ATTEND—WHEN??

D eciding whether or not to pursue further study and when

can be difficult. Is it right for you? Go now or take time

off? Consider your options and your goals before committing

to pursuing a graduate degree. Research your future career

and determine which programs can support these goals. Dis-

cuss it with a faculty member, career counselor, close

friend and/or adviser.

SELECTING A GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL

SCHOOL

D etermine the appropriate degree (i.e., doctorate,

professional degree or masters) for your long

term goals. Rankings (e.g., US News and World Reports) are

available to help you identify leading programs, but view

them with a critical eye. Do you value their criterion? Consid-

er whether schools provide research opportunities and offer

the interactions and experiences needed to succeed. Contact

programs to learn of the opportunities they offer.

Develop a list of the things that are most important to you -

that you won’t compromise (e.g., the time span expected to

complete the program). As you begin researching, keep these

deal-breakers in mind.

FINANCIAL AID FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL

T here is no central site for financial aid infor-

mation, but MONEY IS OUT THERE!! To

find it, utilize print and online resources, visit the Ca-

reer Library and speak directly to the schools. Try to visit

them. Ask questions of the professors, the department, the

school, etc. This will help you learn about financing options

and check out the program. Financial Aid terms you should

know:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Government

aid, available in limited quantities. Forms can be found at:

www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Grant, Scholarship or Fellowship - A monetary award offered by

an academic department, university or outside organization. The

money does not have to be repaid or worked off, and is typically

based on merit and/or need.

Assistantship - An opportunity to work at the university in ex-

change for a stipend, salary and/or tuition waiver. Ask the depart-

ment or program to which you are applying about specific assis-

tantships (teaching, research or graduate).

Loan - Money borrowed requiring repayment beginning shortly

after completing or stopping graduate work.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

T ypically one year elapses from the time you begin re-

searching programs to the day that you start graduate

classes. If you plan to attend the fall after graduation, begin

the application process the summer between your junior

and senior

years.

Deadlines

range

from late fall to early spring. However, some schools offer

“rolling” admissions.

ESSAY

M ost applications require an essay or personal statement.

Begin conceptualizing and writing EARLY. Career

counselors can provide a critique (by appointment) of your

essay or visit the Writer’s Place. Consider these tips:

Plan to write multiple drafts—allow for sufficient time.

Read questions carefully. Answer the exact question(s) asked.

Be original in your approach, but do not use gimmicks.

Ask

several

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professor,

the Tutoring

Center, and/or the Career Center to give you feedback.

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL: DECIDING, APPLYING & FINANCING

COST! —Both applications and tests have

fees (e.g., $50 - $200). Keep this in mind when

you are budgeting.

Essays provide an example of a candidate’s writing

skills, assess the candidate’s strength in the program

and identify what a candidate adds to the field.

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Narrow your options to one specific program type, such as a Mas-

ters degree in ____________________.

Identify where the faculty focused on your interest areas work?

What are you able to invest? What financing options does the

school offer? Can you identify other sources?

Do you plan to work while in school or attend school full time?

Where will your GPA & test scores enable you to be competitive?

Do you want a program that focuses on research or practicum?

Where do you want to live both during and after your program?

Where have past graduates secured employment? Does the pro-

gram assist graduates in securing employment?

CONSIDERING FURTHER STUDY . . . . .

TCNJ CAMPUS CONTACTS

PRE-MED ADVISOR: Dr. Marcia L. O'Connell, 771-2879,

[email protected]

7-YEAR BS/MD PROGRAM: Dr. Dennis Shevlin, 771-2246,

[email protected]

PRE-LAW ADVISORY COMMITTEE: For a list of advisors see:

http://prelaw.pages.tcnj.edu

NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS & FEL-

LOWSHIPS: competitive.pages.tcnj.edu (eg. Full-

bright, Goldwater and Paul and Daisy Soros Fellow-

ship for New Americans).

STANDARDIZED TESTS Testing information can be found on–line.

Education Testing Service – www.ets.org

GRE – Graduate Records Exam – www.gre.org

MCAT – Medical College Admission Test – www.aamc.org/mcat

GMAT – Graduate Management Admission Test –

www.mba.com/mba/thegmat

Association of American Medical Colleges – www.aamc.org

AMCAS – American Medical College Application Service (see

www.aamc.org)

LSAT & LSDAS – Law School Admission Test/Law School Data

Assembly Service – www.lsac.org

Kaplan– Test prep courses and materials www.kaptest.com

INTERVIEW Some graduate programs require an interview, especially for

Engineering & the Sciences. See Interviewing Section, for assis-

tance. Mock interview appointments are available through the

Career Center.

RESOURCES General Search Sites:

Universities.com

GRADSCHOOLS.COM – www.gradschools.com

petersons.com

princetonreview.com

embark.com

U.S. News & World Report’s List of Top Schools - grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools

The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education –

www.aacte.org

Council of the Great City Schools – www.cgcs.org

Financial Aid Sites:

Finaid - www.finaid.org/fafsa/

FAFSA - www.fafsa.ed.gov/

FSA - http://studentaid.ed.gov/

Fastweb. Com - www.fastweb.com

Accessgroup - www.accessgroup.org/

Ventures Scholars Program—www.venturescholar.org/

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Many students understand that the federal government continues to be a substantial employer for full-

time and internship opportunities. With 2,800,000 employees, the federal government is the largest em-

ployer in the U.S. Despite the opportunities available for work with the federal government, many stu-

dents lack a clear understanding of the options and processes open to them; that is, until now.

Call to Serve, a joint effort of the Partnership for Public Service and the Federal Government’s Office of

Personnel Management (OPM) have partnered to re-establish links between federal agencies and cam-

puses to spread the word to students about federal jobs. Given the need for workers in all disciplines,

especially due to anticipated retirements, positions are open for all college majors.

Annually, over 288 federal agencies employ 273,000 mission critical positions with 84% of the positions

found outside of Washington, DC ( and 50,000 of these jobs are abroad). In 2009, the highest need areas

were public health, engineering, legal, science, social sciences, business/accounting, information tech-

nology and education. The agencies hiring the largest number of new applicants were Homeland Securi-

ty, Veteran Affairs, Justice, Defense & the Treasury. By Executive Order, President Obama created the

Student Pathways Program providing paid internships and fellowships for students, featuring the Student

Temporary Employment Program (STEP) & the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP). When ap-

plying start early! Most agencies operate on a 80-day hiring model with those needing security clearance

taking a bit longer.

More Information:

www.calltoserve.org (learn about the efforts to inform campuses and students about jobs)

www.makingadifference.org (learn about the positions and internship options by major)

www.usajobs.gov (check out the student section and apply or set up an alert )

www.usa.gov (view positions by agencies and departments)

Servicetoamericamedals.org (view some of the awards given to interns and ft employees)

GOVERNMENT: UNCLE SAM MAY BE FOR YOU!

W inning resumes stand out from the others that land on employers’ desks

and get you interviews! You can achieve this by presenting your educa-

tion, experience and abilities in a positive, professional and inviting manner. In

your Resume, convey the successes you experienced in your work, school and

activities, as well as your eagerness to join their profession.

START WITH THE BASICS: Winning resumes include the following sections and/or adhere to the following standards. The resume is orga-

nized according to its relevance to the type of work you desire (i.e., most relevant to least relevant). To get started, simply

fill in the information below. Note: Avoid templates as they are confining and may result in your resume looking like one of many.

Instead, refer to the resume examples in this book and create a resume that is uniquely yours!

The Content of Your Resume

NAME AND COMPLETE CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact information should include your name, address, phone number, and professional e-mail; name should appear first.

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

1. Name the position you seek (e.g., account executive): ________________________________________________________________

2. Name the field in which you plan to work (e.g., advertising): __________________________________________________________

3. List 3 overall skill areas you offer an employer in this field (e.g., creativity, writing skills and administrative skills):

4. Put them together in one statement (e.g., To obtain an advertising account executive position using creativity as well as strong writing

and administrative skills): ________________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION

1. List in reverse chronological order, (i.e., most recent to least recent) and list the colleges/universities you have attended, as well as

their locations and your graduation months and years (e.g., The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, May,

2013):

____________________________________________________________________________

2. Indicate the degrees, majors and minors you expect to earn (e.g., Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics):

____________________________________________________________________________

3. If academic grade point average is 3.0 or above, provide: _____________________

If your overall GPA is not 3.0 determine if your major GPA is 3.0 or above and provide (e.g., Biology

GPA, 3.1): ________________

HONORS

1. List honors and awards (e.g., Dean’s List, Edward J. Bloustein Scholar, Mary McLeod Bethune Book Award):

_______________________________________________________________________________________

2. List Conference Presentations or Literary Awards (e.g., Psychology Association Conference Presentation: “Perception of Significance

of Drivers License Acquisition among Teens Aged Sixteen and Seventeen”):

______________________________________________________________________________________

CERTIFICATIONS

1. List relevant certifications or licenses (e.g., Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Elementary Education,

State of New Jersey, May 2014):

_______________________________________________________________________________________


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RESUME WRITING: HOW TO PREPARE A WINNING RESUME

The Content of Your Resume

EXPERIENCE

Experience makes you SHINE!!! It’s not just where you were but the skills you gained! It comes in many different forms and

is different for everyone.

Full-time, part-time and summer work, internships, assistantships, volunteer work and military experience can be included here. Experience

may be divided into several categories. For example, TEACHING EXPERIENCE or COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE followed by

RELATED or WORK EXPERIENCE Tailor the structure to highlight your most relevant experiences prominently.

1. Within each category, in reverse chronological order, include: title, name of employer or organization, location of employer and dates of

employment (e.g., College Ambassador, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, September 2013 to Present, or Cashier, Barnes and

Noble, Princeton, NJ, 2012 to Present):

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Describe skills and accomplishments you developed through each position. Use action verbs to begin descriptions (see p.22 for list of

words) (e.g., Provide campus tours, host open houses and contact alumni for fundraising activities).

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

ACTIVITIES 1. List your campus, professional & volunteer organizations; indicate positions you hold/held (e.g., President, Union Latina, TCNJ, 2009-

Present):

___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

2. For your leadership experiences, showcase the skills you have developed through your activities (e.g., Utilize effective communication,

organizational and conflict resolution skills to facilitate a cohesive and progressive organization).

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

SKILLS 1. List skills relevant to the position you are seeking (e.g., Fluent in Spanish, Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Access). If you are in a tech-

nical or scientific field, this section should be a major focus of the resume (e.g proficient in Photoshop).

___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

REFERENCES If space permits, you may include “References available upon request,” at the bottom of your resume. Prepare a separate page and list the

name, title, and contact information for 3-5 individuals who agree to serve as references on your behalf. Indicate your relationship e.g.,

“supervisor”, or “faculty mentor” (See p.36 for example).

ELECTRONIC RESUMES Posting Your Resume: A number of electronic sites offer services to customers on both sides of the job search process - employers and job

seekers. When posting to these sites or submitting directly to companies through their websites, keep in mind that organizations track and

sift through incoming resumes using 'key words'. Key word searches require applicants to use industry language (the technology and skills

of your field) in your resume. Utilize print and on-line resources (e.g., Focus2), as well as your network, to identify the “key words.”

. . . ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR HARD-

COPY RESUMES

Make sure to proofread and use spell check.

Have the Career Center review your last draft.

Print on white or eggshell bond paper. Use this

same paper for all of your hardcopy correspond-

ence, including cover letters, thank you letters and

your Reference Sheet.

Consider your own “letter head”! Use the same

heading (name, contact information) for your re-

sume, cover letters, thank you notes and reference

sheet.

When sending your resume electronically: 1. Save your resume into a plain text version (i.e., no

bold, italics or columns), in addition to the formal

version.

2. Provide a descriptive subject line (e.g., Bob Jones

Resume).

3. Write a cover letter in the text of the e-mail.

4. Copy/paste your plain text version immediately be-

low the text of the note, in the body of the e-mail.

(Attachments will not always be opened by receiv-

er.)

5. Attach a formatted copy of resume in your regu-

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Resume Essentials

Though no two resumes are or should be the same,

there are components that all resumes should have

or adhere to these evaluation criteria:

Student can articulate his/her career objective(s)

Student identifies and articulates his/her strengths

related to their objective

Student articulates three achievement based state-

ments related to their experience throughout the

resume

Student demonstrates field knowledge by incorpo-

rating at least five key words related to their career

goal in the resume

Student includes skill statements leading with

strong action verbs that demonstrate their abilities

— a minimum of three results statements are im-

bedded into the skill statements.

Student ensured that his/her resume is free of typo-

graphical, grammatical and formatting errors

Student applied an appropriate resume format

Student articulated his/her ability to lead through

the descriptions of their experiences

Student demonstrated knowledge and expertise

gained through their educational experience (e.g.,

certification, research, GPA, study abroad, honors)

Student demonstrate his/her specific skills in the

following areas: critical thinking writing

collaboration research

work in teams technology

global/cultural awareness

Resume Hints

Put your best foot forward! Here are some things

to keep in mind.

Exclude personal information such as age, gender, mar-

ital status, national origin, health status or reference

names; as well as first person pronouns. But, include

complete personal contact information: name, address,

telephone number, and a professional e-mail address.

After your second year in college your focus should be

on your college experience only—omit your high

school.

Community service/volunteer/campus leadership in-

volvement is considered an asset. Include what you

have done and the skills you have developed through it.

Describe your experience working both in teams and

independently.

Pay attention to the details: formats should be con-

sistent from entry to entry (e.g., same indents, spacing

or highlighting; consistent ordering of information).

Remember to highlight your global study, language

proficiency/fluency, and research/project-based work.

Margin standard: between ½ - 1 inch.

Headings or the first letter of each word in the headings

should be consistently capitalized.

Within each section, items should be in reverse chrono-

logical order (most recent to least recent).

Font should be letter quality and no smaller than 10

points. Due to their universal system recognition, Arial

or Times New Roman is recommended.

Fill a minimum of one page but no more than two pag-

es. If you have a two page resume, your name and

“Page 2” should be at the top of the second page. Con-

tent on the second page should fill a minimum of a half

page. Be sure that you do not have a blank page at end

of resume; go to bottom of page and delete extra pages

prior to upload.

Resume Check List—The Key to Elements of Effective Resumes As you write your resume, keep these factors in mind.

All Students participating in LionsLink must have their resume critiqued by the Career Center prior to activation into recruitment.

Additional Resources: Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads Resumes for Dummies Expert Resumes for Teachers and Educators The Everything Resume Book Vault Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviews – Vault Career Library

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ICAT

IONS

B

iolo

gy, B

., M

asse

y, J

., S

mith

, L.,

Doo

ney,

P. J

r., J

ohns

on, E

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synt

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ompu

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lysi

s of

bot

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um n

euro

toxi

n. A

ccep

ted

for

publ

icat

ion

in T

he

Col

lege

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ew J

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al o

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olar

ship

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NORS

AND

ACT

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IES

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onor

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tion,

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eph

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ena

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ard

for

exce

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CREATING DYNAMIC COVER LETTERS, THANK YOU NOTES,

ACCEPTANCE LETTERS AND DECLINE LETTERS

MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE BEFORE WALKING THROUGH THE DOOR!!!

E mployers use the correspondence sent with resumes, after interviews or when accepting or declining job

offers to evaluate professionalism, writing skills, and interest in a position. It is important to develop a

basic letter for each, but personalize it to the receiver or opportunity you seek.

COVER LETTERS—INTRODUCING THE RESUME Cover letters are one-page, professional letters that introduce your resume and communicate your knowledge of and interest in a

position. You have a maximum of 20 seconds to WOW the reader with your letter; maximize its impact by making it DYNAMIC!!

Include the following in your letter:

1. CONTACT INFORMATION

Who do you want to read the letter? Attempt to get the name of an individual, if not, direct it to a position or group (i.e. Manag-

er of Corporate Relations or Program Coordinator Selection Committee.) NEVER USE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN!

2. LEAD PARAGRAPH Introduce yourself to an employer

and relay what you’re seeking.

a. What position do you seek?

b. How did you learn of the position?

__ Writing to inquire about opportunities.

__ Name of referring individual. (The name of an individual

may advance your application more quickly.)

__ Source of position posting (i.e., newspaper, website, etc.)

Include the name and the date the posting appeared.

__ Following up to job search event (e.g., career fair, panel

program, etc.)

__ Other.

c. What are you asking of the employer? (e.g., “Enclosed is my

resume for your consideration.”)

d. Why are you specifically interested in the position?

3. THE BODY The body of the letter should SELL your background to a specific opportunity. Avoid repeating the resume. Instead

of skills and experiences, focus on your skills and examples) by focusing on the characteristics you possess that will make you

successful in the role. Spark an employer’s interest by providing information about what makes you unique from other appli-

cants. Use the following to get started:

a. Give employers a sense of your priorities regarding the position. Provide three characteristics you feel a successful candi-

date should possess and why they are important to this role.

CHARACTERISTIC BENEFIT TO POSITION

Example: Attention to Detail demonstrated ability to successfully plan events independently

_________________ ___________________________________________________________

_________________ ___________________________________________________________

_________________ ___________________________________________________________

b. For each of these characteristics, give an example of how you have portrayed this characteristic.

CHARACTERISTIC EXAMPLE

Example: Attention to Detail VP, French Club: coordinated 1 panel discussion with 3 panelists & 25 student attendees

_________________ ___________________________________________________________

_________________ ___________________________________________________________

_________________ ___________________________________________________________

SNAIL MAIL OR E-MAIL?

If the employer plans to make a quick hiring decision . . .

send an e-mail.

If you have been corresponding entirely by e-mail . . .

send either an e-mail or hardcopy.

Most employers require on-line applications with room for a cover

letter . .

Be sure to complete the application accurately...

Have cover letter submitted a a pdf or use a left paginated format

And can not hurt to send a hardcopy letter.

When emailing a resume, the email is the cover letter and

should be written accordingly, with the resume to follow in

both the body of the email and as an attachment.

Regardless of whether you use e-mail or snail mail, the content

and quality of the letter should be the same—grammatically

correct and with no misspellings.

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4. OPTIONAL THIRD PARAGRAPH

a. Do your homework—continue to expand on your qualifications while demonstrating knowledge of the organization.

b. Has the employer requested salary requirements? ___ Yes___ No

IF NO: Do Not bring it up in the cover letter, but be prepared to discuss with a Human Resources representative

or a direct supervisor during an interview if asked. Be aware of the competitive salary for the position so that you can

negotiate knowledgeably. (Use TCNJ Graduate Survey).

IF YES:

i. What is the average salary for this position? ________________________

If it is not available, what is the average salary for your major?___________

ii. Do you have directly related experience beyond internships? ___ Yes ___ No

iii. If yes, based on the extent of that experience, calculate 5-10% of the average salary. ___________

iv. Total the figures in lines “i” and “iii.” ______________

v. * Set a salary range $5,000 below to $5,000 above the figure in line “iv.” ______________________

* this is the range you should use when salary requirements are requested.

Indicate in a statement such as “Based on the job description and my qualifications, a salary of “x” to “y” would be

appropriate for this position.”

5. CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH

a. What is your next step?

___ Contact the employer to determine if an interview is possible.* If yes, when? __________

___ Wait to hear from the employer * Following up with the employer is strongly recommended.

b. Remind the employer of how he/she can follow up with you: __ Phone __ Email

c. Be sure to thank the employer for his/her time and consideration.

THANK YOU LETTERS

The most effective way of communicating your interest AFTER an interview is to send the interviewer a short, professional

thank you letter, typed on professional stationery or sent via email (sending BOTH shows initiative.) Include the following:

1. Your appreciation for their time and consideration.

2. One of the following:

a. One aspect of the interview that went particularly well. __________________________________________________

b. One thing you would like to clarify from the interview. __________________________________________________

c. One thing you failed to mention that enhances your ability to do the job. _____________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Your next step (e.g., “I look forward to hearing from you in __ weeks, as we discussed.”) _________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. A brief summary of what you offer (e.g., “In conclusion, my strong writing skills and ability to interact with others, as

well as my commitment to working in media, will enable me to effectively transition into the NBC Page program.”)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

LETTERS RESPONDING TO OFFERS

Whether accepting or declining job offers, it is appropriate to respond in writing - and, employers often require written letters

of acceptance following job offers.

When accepting, express your appreciation and enthusiasm for the job offer; include the answer to these questions:

Position Title _______________________________________ Start Date __________________________________

Location __________________________________________ Salary Agreed Upon__________________________

When declining, be sure to express your gratitude for their consideration and wish them well.


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SHOW ENTHUSIASM! Let your interest and personality show. Before applying for a job, be able to answer three questions – Who am I? Why

should I hire you? and, Why do you want to work for us? Your answers may change as you learn about yourself, the

world of work and individual employers through research and the interview process, but you should have an answer for

each question when first contacting an employer. Be prepared to answer and be ready to adapt based on what you hear. Dur-

ing interviews, incorporate your answers to these questions – even if interviewers don’t ask them.

Responses: These questions are similar, but they each provide an opportunity to show your interest in the employer and the

job in a different way. Clearly articulate answers to each question.

Why do you want to work for us?

What about this organization is appealing to you? What about this job is appealing to you?

Presentation: Make sure your body language and voice project enthusiasm! Sit up straight, SMILE when appropriate, main-

tain eye contact and answer questions in a conversational tone and manner (make it a two way conversation – not a question

and answer period).

Follow through: Follow up after the interview – send a thank you letter or email.

USE SPECIFIC EXAMPLES! It’s not enough to say that you have a certain skill or characteristic. Prove it by providing examples of how you have

demonstrated them in the past. During the interview, when asked questions about what you have to offer, back up your

claims with specific examples and how each will help you in this future role. To make the final “sale” from these specifics,

include how each example impacted you.

Hints for answering “Why should I hire you?”

What skills and characteristics do you possess that qualify you for the job? (e.g., "I have strong leadership skills, evidenced

by my experience as Rush Chair for my sorority.”)

What makes you uniquely you? (e.g., “I have been involved in _______. These experiences helped me to learn “y” about

myself. My ability to apply this knowledge to my work approach will enable me to make an immediate contribution.”)

Why will these things make you a better employee or graduate student? (e.g., “The successful psychology doctoral student

must have a strong theoretical orientation. My experience with “x” and “y” have demonstrated my ability to integrate my

theoretical orientation into my work.”)

BE PREPARED! Success in an interview requires preparation before going into the interview. Preparation includes developing the ability to

discuss your skills and characteristics, your knowledge of the organization and your knowledge of the job you are seeking.

Complete the next three pages, “Preparing for the

Interview” to ensure you are ready for the interview.

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STEP 1: KNOW THE ORGANIZATION

a. Name of the Organization

b. In what industry/field is this organization active?

c. Is the organization ___ Public ___ Private ___ For Profit ___ Not for Profit ___ Government Agency

d. What is the financial health of the organization?

i. Has the organization’s budget (not for profit or profit) ___ increased ___ decreased from last year?

ii. What has impacted the financial status of the organization over the last few years?

e. What is the reputation of this organization in its industry/field?

f. What information is featured most prominently in the organization’s website (e.g., Do they use language such as

“customer focused” or “results driven”)?

g. Have they been in the media (i.e., TV, newspapers, internet sites) over the past year?

___ Yes ___ No If yes, why? _______________________________________________________

h. What are the current trends in this organization’s industry/field?

STEP 2: KNOW THE JOB

a. Job Title

b. Anticipated job duties?

c. Skills needed to succeed in the job?

d. What is the career path for this position?

e. What are the current trends in this career field right now?

STEP 3: FORM QUESTIONS

a. What questions in Steps 1 & 2 were you unable to answer because the information is not available?

b. For each unanswered question, write a question to identify the information from the recruiter.

c. What else would you like to know about the organization?

PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW WAYS TO PREPARE FOR AND PRACTICE INTERVIEWING:

Perfect Interview (Career Center website)

Attend an Interviewing Workshop (see web for

dates/times)

Mock Interview with Career Center. staff

Being prepared for the interview is critical to your success. Don’t

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d. What areas are important for you to know about the job prior to starting? (Check all applicable)

___ Duties ___ Schedule ___ Benefits __ Healthcare

___ Training ___ Mentoring ___ Time Off

___ Education/Grad School ___ Supervision ___ Retirement

___ Growth Potential ___ Independence ___ Other __________________

e. For each area you checked, write a question for the interviewer.

___________________________________________________________________________

STEP 4: KNOW YOURSELF

a. Identify your 3 Chief Skills Example of experience demonstrating this skill

______________________________ __________________________________________________

______________________________ __________________________________________________

______________________________ __________________________________________________

b. Identify 3 work/study characteristics Example of experience demonstrating this characteristic

______________________________ __________________________________________________

______________________________ __________________________________________________

______________________________ __________________________________________________

c. Identify 3 areas you’d like to improve Steps you’re taking to improve this area

______________________________ __________________________________________________

______________________________ __________________________________________________

______________________________ __________________________________________________

d. Describe a conflict you’ve had with another person. _________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

What was your role in creating the conflict? ________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

What did you do to resolve the conflict? ___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

What did you learn about yourself from this conflict? _________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

e. Give an example of a time you’ve worked in a team. _________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

What role(s) did you assume? ___ Leader ___ Follower ___ Motivator ___ Information Gatherer

Is this the role(s) you typically assume when working in a team? ___ Yes ___ No

Why? ______________________________________________________________________________

What have you learned about yourself while working in teams?_________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

f. Why did you choose your major? ________________________________________________________

g. Why did you choose The College of New Jersey? ___________________________________________

h. Why did you choose this career field? ____________________________________________________


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STEP 5: ESTABLISH PRIORITIES

a. What part of the job do you find most appealing?

b. What skill from Step 4a is most important for you to use in your work?

c. Looking at Steps 4a & 4b, what are the 3 most important skills and characteristics you offer?

d. Looking at Steps 3b, 3c & 3e, what are the most important questions you would like to ask the interviewer (at

least one of each)?

STEP 6: GAIN FAMILIARITY WITH INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Review the “Frequently Asked Questions”. Circle the questions you find difficult to answer. On a separate sheet of

paper, write an answer for each of these questions.

STEP 7: KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND YOU (Be prepared to discuss casually)

a. What was the last book you read for fun?

b. Top news stories (internationally, domestic, sports and entertainment) the day before/of the interview:

STEP 8: PREPARE YOUR OUTFIT

What will you wear? Include accessories and clean & comfortable shoes?

STEP 9: PLAN YOUR TRIP

a. Where will the interview be located?

b. What mode of transportation will you use to get there? How long will it take to get there (plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled interview time and account for traffic)?

Do you have directions? ___ Yes ___ No

STEP 10: PREPARE YOUR AGENDA

a. Bring a leather or leather-like portfolio with a notepad. Prior to the interview list what you recorded in 5c. If possible,

by the end of the interview you want to have discussed all of these areas.

b. Also in the notepad, record the questions you developed in 5d. During the interview be sure to ask at least three ques-

tions.

STEP 11: SHOW TIME!

Present yourself positively and accurately.

STEP 12: FOLLOW UP

a. Immediately after the interview, how do you think you did?

b. Are you interested? ___ Yes ___ No Why?

c. What stood out most?

d. What would you like to do differently in your next interview?

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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

As you prepare for your job search, you may be wondering what skills you have to offer to employers when you are lacking a large amount

of professional work experience. It is important to recognize that all your past experiences, including jobs, volunteer work, classes, projects,

leadership and extracurricular activities have taught you valuable skills which can demonstrate to employers that you are a qualified candidate!

Think about it - you’ve been acquiring skills since childhood. Whether learning the value of teamwork by playing sports or developing editing

skills working on your high school newspaper, each of your experiences has laid the groundwork for building additional skills. These skills that

you carry with you to other life experiences are known as transferable skills, and learning to market your transferable skills can help give you an

edge in a competitive job market! Many employers think that if you are able to use the skill in one situation, you should be able to use that skill

in another job, even if the work appears to be unrelated to your past employment or educational experience. For this reason, your transferable

skills are often even more important than your job-related skills.

To help you identify some of your transferable skills, complete the worksheet below. Think about experiences you have had where you have

acquired these skills. These skills can help you meet an employer’s expectations. After identifying your transferable skills, see how you can

connect them to your future career plans.


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Identify YOUR transferable skills!

Practice connecting your skills to future jobs!

Transferable skill statement “I can meet deadlines.”

Example “While in school, I rarely missed a due date on an assignment and often sought to be project lead.”

Connection “If I was able to meet deadlines in school, I will also be able to meet your work deadlines and quotas.”

Transferable skill statement “I’m a good explainer.”

Example “Whenever anyone at work had trouble understanding a procedure, they came to me for an explanation.”

Connection “I can learn quickly, train new workers, and help others.”

Transferable skill statement: “______________________________________________________________.”

Example “__________________________________________________________________________________.”

Connection “_______________________________________________________________________________.”

Consider your past work, volunteer, leadership, campus activites, coursework, projects and everyday experiences!

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Public Speaking

Writing

Proofreading/Editing

Negotiating

Persuading

Listening attentively

Expressing ideas

Reporting information

HUMAN RELATION SKILLS

Developing rapport

Empathizing

Motivating

Working with a team

Counseling

Verbalizing feelings

Perceiving feelings, situations

Asserting

Understanding global aspect sof an economy

RESEARCH & PLANNING SKILLS

Forecasting/predicting

Conducting Research

Conceptualizing ideas

Identifying problems

Problem solving

Setting goals

Defining needs

Analyzing

Evaluating

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Initiating new ideas

Handling details

Coordinating tasks

Managing groups

Delegating responsibility

Teaching/training others

Promoting change

Selling ideas or products

Decision making with others

Managing conflict

Implementing decisions

Enforcing policies

Coordinating events

WORK SURVIVAL SKILLS

Meeting deadlines

Organizing

Making decisions

Creative Thinking

Being punctual

Time management

Attention to detail

Meeting goals

Enlisting help

Accepting responsibility

Computer literacy

Work well under pressure

Flexibility/Adaptability

http://www.quintcareers.com/transferable_skills_set.html



LEGAL & ILLEGAL QUESTIONS

I nterviewers are typically well-trained and behave appropriately throughout the interview process. As a result,

most job seekers are never faced with the dilemma of being asked an inappropriate question. However, on

occasion interviewers ask inappropriate questions. Sometimes employers make mistakes without intent, but

some ask illegal questions for inappropriate reasons. Guidelines have been established to avoid the question

of “intent” regarding whether employers intend to discriminate and to assist employers in establishing appropriate

procedures. Educated job or internship seekers should know their rights.

Consider how you might respond when faced with an inappropriate question. Three options available to you are:

1. To directly refuse to answer, citing your legal rights. However, if you are still interested in the position, this

may make an interviewer defensive and establish an uncomfortable dynamic between the two of you.

2. To answer the question, despite your rights. Although the employer has no right to the information it may

open the door to additional questions of this caliber.

3. To consider what concern the employer may be raising by asking the question and address it, without actually

answering the question. For example, If asked about your family plans you might say, “If you are concerned

that my family plans might interfere with my ability to do the job, I want to assure you that I keep my personal

life out of my work life and when I commit to something, like a job or school, I give it 100%.”

The choice is yours and you might respond differently at different times based on your instincts & preparation re-

garding the employers intent. Know your rights & understand intent (sometimes candidates think a line has been

crossed that hasn’t).

Listed below are typical areas that come into question.

TOPIC INAPPROPRIATE APPROPRIATE

What is your date of birth? Are you 18 years of age or older? Age

Have you ever been arrested? Have you been convicted of a crime? Criminal Record

Do you have any handicap? Do you have a disability that could prevent you

from performing this position? Disability

Are you married?

Do you have children?

Are you willing to relocate?

Fifty percent of the position is traveling. Would

you be willing to travel?

Family/Marriage

Status

Are you currently being treated for a

debilitating condition or disease?

Employer should assume candidate is healthy.

If the position requires lifting, an employer can

ask: Can you lift a minimum of 25 pounds

Health

What is your first language? Name languages in which you are fluent. (Only if

skill necessary for the position) Language

Have you been honorably discharged? In the military, what training did you receive? Military

Are you a United States’ citizen?

Were you born in the United States?

Do you live in the Mercer County ar-

ea?

Are you authorized to work in the United States?

Our working day begins at 8am, will you be able

to get to work at 8am?

Origin/Residence

What is your credit rating?

What are your current loans?

In most cases no question in this area is accepta-

ble. An exception involves if the position has a

great deal of fiscal responsibility.

Personal Finances

What is your religious background?

Do you attend church regularly?

Our organization holds marketing events on Sat-

urdays. Would working on a Saturday present a

challenge for you?

Religion

Passwords NACE believes that asking for logins

violates ethical standards and

request this

passwords during the employment process

employers do not have the right to

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BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS Give me an example of a time when someone criticized your

work in front of others. How did you respond? How has that

event shaped how you communicate with others?

Describe a situation when you recognized a potential problem as

an opportunity. What did you do?

Give me a specific example of a time when you sold your super-

visor or professor on an idea or concept. How did you proceed?

What was the result?

Describe a time when you got co-workers or classmates who

dislike each other to work together. How did you accomplish

this? What was the outcome?

Describe the system you use for keeping track of multiple pro-

jects. How do you track your progress so that you can meet dead-

lines?

ABOUT EDUCATION & DECISION-MAKING Why did you choose to attend The College of New Jersey?

How would you assess your educational experience?

Are your grades good indicators of your abilities? Why?

Why did you major in __________________________?

Do you have plans for graduate work?

Has your college experience prepared you for this career?

Would you plan your academic studies differently? Why?

Why haven't you done better academically?

Describe your most rewarding college experience.

ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP In what school activities have you participated? Why?

What activities did you enjoy most?

What leadership roles did you assume?

Were your activities worth your time? Why?

Describe your most rewarding college experience.

What have you learned from your extra-curricular activities?

PAST EXPERIENCES What jobs have you held? How did you spend summers?

What did you learn from previous work experiences? Intern-

ships? Independent studies?

What jobs have you enjoyed the most? . . . the least? Why?

YOU (SELF DESCRIPTION) Tell me about yourself..

What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?

What qualifications/personality traits do you have that will

make you successful in this field?

How do you determine or evaluate success?

What have you learned from your mistakes?

What are your three (3) greatest strengths? . . weaknesses?

How do you spend your spare time?

What are you most proud of in your life so far?

How do you respond to pressure?

What types of people "rub you the wrong way"?

What is the most valuable thing your parents taught you?

Who is your hero? Who do you admire?

How would a friend or professor describe you?

Describe a problem you encountered and how you dealt with it?

VOCATIONAL PLANS In what type of position are you most interested?

Why (or how) did you choose this career?

Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? . . 10 years?

What rewards do you expect in your career?

What are your ideal job specifications?

If you were hired, how long do you think you would stay?

What are your ideas on salary?

What are your long and short range goals and objectives? When

and why did you establish these goals?

How do you plan to achieve your career goals?

What do you expect to be earning in five years?

How has college prepared you for this career?

PREFERENCES What work environment do you find most comfortable?

What criteria are you using to evaluate the organization for which

you hope to work?

Do you have a geographic preference? Why?

Are you willing to relocate/travel?

Why do you think you might like to live in the community in

which our organization is located?

What part-time/summer jobs were most interesting? Why?

Describe the ideal job for you following graduation.

YOU IN RELATIONSHIP TO THEM Why do you want to work for us?

What contribution can you make to our organization?

If you were hiring for this job, what would you look for?

What interests you about our product(s) or service(s)?

What qualifications should a successful supervisor possess?

What do you see as disadvantages of this type of job?

Why should I hire you?

What qualifications do you have that make you think that you will

be successful with our organization?

Describe the relationship that should exist between a supervisor

and those reporting to him or her.

What do you know about our company?

FREQUENTLY ASKED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS TO ASK EMPLOYERS (PICK 3)

Begin your questions based on research you’ve completed about

the company &/or industry. Consider:

What skills and characteristics must an individual possess to suc-

ceed in this position?

How will my performance be evaluated?

Describe a typical day/routine for this position.

Have you had or expect to have any staff reductions?

What factors cause turnover in this area and why is this position

presently vacant?

What training is involved for someone in this position?

What are the typical career paths of individuals who begin in this

position?

Do you expect growth or expansion? What would be the impact of

any new products or services be on this position?

Describe the corporate culture.

What are the next steps in this process?

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ANSWERING ‘BEHAVIORAL’ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

E mployers seek examples of work, experience, skills and abilities as concrete indicators of your potential performance

through behavioral interview questions. The key to a successful behavioral interview is to provide detailed examples of

past performance that support what you can do. Questions usually start with “Give me an example of . . .” or “Tell me

about a time when . . . .”

Past performance is often the best predictor of future performance. As a result employers, instead

of asking candidates how they think they will respond to situations they may face in their work,

ask candidates for examples of how they have behaved in the past.

Without carefully thinking through questions, behavioral interviewing is challenging. Begin pre-

paring for interviews by using the following sample questions and hints on forming responses.

(NOTE: This is not a complete list, but preparing these questions should help you get ready for behavioral interviewing questions

you may face). In your response think STAR (Describe situation, tasks, achievements and results).

FORMING A RESPONSE: 1. What was the problem and how did it create an opportunity?

Consider the problem and opportunity jointly. This enables you to focus on the positive rather than dwell on the negatives of the

situation. How did you identify both?

2. What specific steps did you take in response to the problem?

Focus on the actions you specifically took. If the problem was identified as a group, identify the specific role you assumed in turn-

ing it into an opportunity and how you were a part of a whole. Include the results of the effort.

3. What did you learn from the experience?

Include what you learned about yourself through this experience, emphasizing what will be useful in a new setting or role. Add

how this experience has influenced how you will handle similar experiences in the future.

FORMING A RESPONSE: 1. What was the activity/project on which you were to work and what was each per-

son’s role in the project?

The goal of this question is to identify your leadership skills. Keep the focus on the

activity/project and your role in building a team—even if the project/activity is not

directly related to the role you are seeking.

2. How did you successfully build teamwork among the coworkers/classmates that did not like each other?

Be sure to focus on the steps you took to build teamwork. Briefly mention the specific problems between the coworkers.

3. What did you learn from the experience?

Focus on what you learned about yourself as a leader through this experience. Include how has this experience influenced your

handling of similar experiences in the future.

FORMING A RESPONSE:

1. What were you criticized for?

Candidates are often reluctant to answer this question believing the criticism will

reflect negatively on their candidacy. Employers are less concerned with what you

were criticized for as they are with how you respond to criticism. If possible use an

example of something that is no longer a concern and include what you did to

overcome it.

2. How did you handle being criticized?

Was the criticism given by a colleague, a supervisor or a subordinate? Was it given privately or in public? Did these things make a

difference in the way you responded? Should it make a difference? Why or why not?

3. What did you learn from this experience?

What did you learn regarding how you receive criticism? If the criticism was justified, demonstrate how you grew from the experi-

ence. Include specifics of how you changed to ensure that the criticism would not be justified in the future. If you feel the criticism

or the manner in which it was delivered was unjustified, how did you communicate this in an effective, non-hostile manner?

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Behavioral Interviewing is a

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DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

1. Your attitude and reactions make a difference!

Re-assess your expectations. Are they realistic and consistent with the current market? If not, adjust your expectations.

Pay attention to your “gut.” Prior to accepting or rejecting an offer, allow yourself 24 hours to think. Review the offer and prepare questions, if you have any.

Show professionalism. Promptly respond to the employer. Whether you want more time (i.e., 1-2 weeks) or are ready to respond to the offer, make sure to communicate. In case the employer cannot extend more time, be prepared to give an an-swer.

Be enthusiastic and professional. For example—when leaving a message:

“Hello, this is . I can be reached at:___.I am excited to receive your offer and am interested in discussing it further. I will contact you tomorrow after class—between 1and 3pm. If this does not meet your schedule needs, feel free to leave a message at 111-111-1111 or email [email protected] with an alternate suggestion. Thank you again.”

2. Review the factors of employment. The main categories to consider are: Skills, Location, Life Style, Work Environ-ment, and Finances. (See Decisions, Decisions?)

3. If employers ask for your anticipated salary:

Summarize your interest in the position and why, as well as what you bring to the position, before giving a figure.

Don’t get locked into one figure—give a range (e.g., “between $40,000 and $45,000,” ). Review salary standards before this.

Follow your request with, “What is the range for someone with my skills and experience?”

4. Negotiating Salary. If the salary offered wasn’t what you

expected, explore whether there is room for negotiation:

Know your worth: What special skills and experiences do you bring ? From the employer’s perspective—”What value will you add to the organization?”

Avoid focusing on your personal needs. Although rent, car pay-ments or student loans are important to you, they are not the employers responsibility.

Know what the position is valued at in the region or country. Research average salaries through contacts and online resources.

5. Guidelines for Accepting & Rejecting Offers

Offers begin with discussions but end in writing! Once you are offered verbally, ask when you will receive the written offer.

Even if you verbally accept an offer, also accept in writing.

If you are unclear about any condition, seek clarity prior to ac-cepting.

REMEMBER! Once you’ve accepted an offer, inform all other organiza-tions to whom you submitted a resume or met with, that you are withdrawing your candidacy for their opportunity.

Notify the Career Center when you decide.

Congratulations—you have an offer! Whether you accept the position or not, being selected is an achievement. Feel pride in

your accomplishment! Now begin to analyze your options. Does the offer meet or exceed your expectations? Do you have

sufficient time to consider other options? If you answered “No” to either of these, it’s time to negotiate.

Negotiating job offers involves risk—there are no guarantees. If you attempt to negotiate a higher offer, you may or may not

be successful. If you accept the position as is, you may or may not feel satisfied. And, if you reject the offer, you may or may

not find another job to your liking in a timely fashion. Be systematic about your decision and break it down . . .

SKILLS? SALARY ? VACATION TIME ? BENEFITS ? LOCATION ? PEOPLE ? WORK ENVIRONMENT ? ADVANCEMENT ?

EVALUATING & NEGOTIATING THE JOB OFFER IS THIS THE BEST YOU CAN DO?

TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS, BUT BE STRATEGIC & INTENTIONAL

What are your thoughts regarding the offer and the position? How did you first react?

What do you need to live the life you desire? Will this offer enable you to live that life?

SKILL? SALARY ? VACATION TIME ? BENEFITS ? LOCATION ? PEOPLE ? WORK ENVIRONMENT ? ADVANCEMENT ?

SALARY RESOURCES:

TCNJ Graduate Survey—www.tcnj.edu/~career

National Association of Colleges and Employers—www.naceweb.org

US Dept. Of Labor - www.bls.gov/data/home.htm

Salary.com—www.salary.com

FAST-FORWARD

PERCEPTIONS & EXPECTATIONS OF MILLENIALS WILL

DEFINE CULTURE OF 21ST CENTURY WORKPLACE 1. Loyalty-lite (6 or more employers in a lifetime)

2. A time of compromise

3. Development of work life balance before financial reward

4. Work life balance & diversity promises not being kept

5. Techno generation

6. Moving up the ladder faster

7. Power of employer brands & waning importance of

corporate responsibility

8. Wanderlust (appetite for working overseas,actually 12% working overseas)

9. Generational tensions (new workers value mentorship but do

not believe managers understand the new technology; sr. mgt

does not understand the new worker’s drive and view of rela-

tionship building.

PwC Survey results of 4364 graduates in 2011

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HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK? HOW MANY HOURS/WEEK ARE YOU EXPECTED TO WORK?

DO YOU HAVE OR PLAN TO HAVE A FAMILY? IS THIS ORGANIZATION FAMILY FRIENDLY?

WHERE DO YOU EXPECT TO LIVE? WHAT DOES IT COST? WILL YOU EARN ENOUGH TO AFFORD THE TYPE OF HOUSING YOU

WANT AT THIS TIME? IS IT NEAR WHERE YOU’D LIKE TO LIVE?

HOW MUCH TIME OFF DO YOU EXPECT?

__ VACATION __ SICK TIME __ PERSONAL

HOW MUCH & WHEN DO YOU RECEIVE EACH TYPE OF LEAVE ?

__ VACATION __ SICK TIME __ PERSONAL

DECISIONS… DECISIONS??? WILL YOU ACCEPT THE OFFER?

YOU’VE RECEIVED A JOB OFFER! HOW DO YOU MAKE A DECISION TO ACCEPT OR PASS ON THE OFFER? WHEN DECIDING

ANALAYZE THE CULTURE, POSITION IN THE INDUSTRY, CAREER PATH (S) & LEARNING POTENTIAL. REVIEW ITEMS BELOW.


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HOW FAR/LONG ARE YOU WILLING TO COMMUTE? IS THIS OPPORTUNITY WITHIN THIS TIME/DISTANCE?

ARE YOU WILLING TO TRAVEL? CAN YOU WORK REMOTELY? HOW MUCH TRAVEL WITH THIS POSITION? WHAT ARE THE NORMS?

ARE WILLING TO WORK IN THE FOLLOWING SETTING(S):

__ URBAN __ SUBURBAN __ RURAL

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN (INDICATE SETTING)?

__ URBAN __ SUBURBAN __ RURAL

IN WHAT TYPE OF NEIGHBORHOOD DO YOU WISH TO WORK? ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD THE JOB IS IN?

LOCATION

LIFE STYLE

WORK ENVIRONMENT

HOW DO YOU EXPECT TO DRESS FOR WORK? WHEN YOU VISITED THE OFFICE, WERE PEOPLE DRESSED IN A MAN-

NER IN WHICH YOU COULD BE COMFORTABLE?

ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK : (CHECK ALL APPLICABLE)

__ NIGHTS __ WEEKENDS __ OVERTIME?

ARE YOU EXPECTED TO WORK: (CHECK ALL APPLICABLE)

__ NIGHTS __ WEEKENDS __ OVERTIME?

WHAT TYPE OF WORK DO YOU MOST WANT TO DO? WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR TIME WOULD BE SPENT ON THE TASKS

THAT ARE MOST APPEALING TO YOU?

WHAT TYPE OF TASKS WOULD YOU LEAST LIKE TO DO? WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR TIME WOULD BE SPENT ON THE TASKS

THAT ARE LEAST APPEALING TO YOU?

YOU PREFER THE FOLLOWING WORK ENVIRONMENTS:

__ FAST-PACED __ EVEN-PACED __ MIXTURE

__ TEAM ORIENTED __ INDEPENDENT __ MIXTURE

THIS OPPORTUNITY OFFERS THE FOLLOWING WORK ENVIRONMENTS:

__ FAST-PACED __ EVEN-PACED __ MIXTURE

__ TEAM ORIENTED __ INDEPENDENT __ MIXTURE

WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING DO YOU EXPECT INITIALLY? LONG-TERM? PROFESSIONAL DEGREE? CERTIFICATIONS? IN-HOUSE?

HOW DO YOU EXPECT TO RECEIVE FEEDBACK ON PERFORMANCE? WHAT ARE EVALUATION PROCEDURES & MEASUREABLE OUTCOMES?

FINANCIAL

BASED ON THE COST OF LIVING IN THE AREA IN WHICH YOU EXPECT

TO WORK, WHAT ARE YOUR SALARY EXPECTATIONS?

WHAT IS THE SALARY THEY ARE OFFERING? ARE YOU BONUS ELIGI-

BLE? DOES THE BONUS EFFECT YOUR VIEW OF THE COMPENSATION?

HOW FREQUENTLY DO YOU ANTICIPATE RECEIVING SALARY IN-

CREASES? ON WHAT CRITERION DO YOU EXPECT AN EMPLOYER TO

BASE SALARY INCREASES?

WHAT IS THE SALARY REVIEW PROCESS?

WHAT MONETARY COMPENSATION OUTSIDE OF SALARY DO YOU

EXPECT? (CHECK ALL APPLICABLE)

__ PROFIT SHARING __BONUS __ COMPANY CAR__ INSURANCE

HOW & WHEN DOES THIS OCCUR?

__ PROFIT SHARING __ BONUS __ COMPANY CAR __INSURANCE

WHAT OTHER BENEFITS DO YOU EXPECT?

__ HEALTH BENEFITS __ RETIREMENT (401K)

__ VISION/DENTAL BENEFITS __ EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT

WHAT OTHER BENEFITS DOES THIS POSITION OFFER?

__ HEALTH BENEFITS __ RETIREMENT (401K)

__ VISION/DENTAL BENEFITS __ EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT

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