SENIOR MEETING
the next step
CAREER SERVICES STAFF
• Jim Turnquist, Director
• Julie Way, Assistant Director for Career Development
Education
• Christopher Babbitt, Assistant Director for Experiential
Learning
• Tina Giachino, Manager of Job Development
• Gina Goudge, Manager of Business Operations & Student
Employment
• Matt McCormick, Programmer Analyst
• Laura Givens, Office Assistant –Co-op and Career
Development Education
• Renae DesRochers, Office Assistant-On Campus Recruiting &
Student Development
CAREER SERVICES PARTNERS
CAREER SERVICES PARTNERS
STICK AROUND FOR THE RAFFLE
• Gifts from our corporate friends
• One month parking pass for the President’s Lot
LEVERAGING YOUR ALUMNI NETWORK
Brenda RudigerDirector, Alumni Relations
EXPLORE YOUR NETWORK
• Michigan Tech Alumni Association
– Get Connected - mtu.edu/alumni
– Over 70,000 alumni in over 100 countries
• Networking Tools
– Chapters / Husky on the Move
– HuskyLink Online Directory
– LinkedIn
– Facebook
MENTORING
"Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push
in the right direction." John C. Crosby
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Hundreds of alumni mentors to connect with
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On the move to LinkedIn- look for email announcements soon!
mtu.edu/mentor
JOB MARKET
National Unemployment - 8.3%
National Unemployment for recent college grads – 50%
Michigan Tech Placement Rate for 2010-11 – 95%
2011-12 Placement Rate expected to be about 95%
Hiring in most industries
INDUSTRIES TARGETING YOU
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Information Technology
Construction
Energy/Utilities
Automotive
Steel
Rail
Agriculture
Chemical
Paper
Mining
Medical
Manufacturing
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES IN DEMAND
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Consolidation of skills *
Co-op/Internship Experience
Project Management
Team Building
Communication Skills (oral & written)
International
Technical
Liberal Arts and Business
Flexibility – slide from one project/job to another
Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
Confidence
WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT TO SEE ON YOUR RESUME
• Target university – Michigan Tech!
• The degree you’re pursuing
• Your major
• minor, certificates, concentration, focus
• Your GPA
• Industry Experience - Co-op or Internship
• Hands-on experience in your field of study Enterprise, Senior Design, Research, Coursework
Projects?
• Leadership and teamwork skills from Community
and/or Campus Volunteer work
EMPLOYERS
• HR Departments are very busy
• Using keyword search software to review your
resume
• High need for specific talent
• Some companies are using Skype and other virtual
methods to interview candidates
DON’T LOSE YOUR HEAD!
DEVELOP YOUR CAREER PLAN!
WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?
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Professional position with an employer
Graduate school
Military
Continue to take undergraduate courses
Volunteer work
Paid or unpaid internship
JOB HUNTING IS HARD WORK!
Equivalent to 5 credit course
• Researching companies and networking with with family,
friends and other sources to identify opportunities
• Creating individual cover letters & resumes for each position
• Monitor job postings (HuskyJOBS and other search engines)
• Attend job fairs – valuable networking opportunity
• Attend Info Sessions – valuable networking opportunity
• Mock Interviews
• Interview on campus and plant trips
• Following up with thank-yous and phone calls
• Tracking your activities
HUSKYJOBS
NACElink is now called
HuskyJobs
Everything is the same except for the name.
HUSKYJOBS
• This electronic system helps you manage and
publish your resume, search job postings and
connect with hundreds of employers from all over.
• Upload your new or renewed resume to HuskyJOBS
NOW! Be sure to select Opt-In Resume Books to
make your resume visible to employers searching
for your resume.
• Go to www.career.mtu.edu
PERSONAL NETWORKING SYSTEM
Career Services
Teachers and Professors
Friends
Parents/family
Relatives
Neighbors
Student organizations
Alumni (Huskylink, attend chapter meetings in your
hometown)
• LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and others
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SOCIAL NETWORKING
Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Google
Would you want your grandmother to see these sites???????
SEARCH ENGINES
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Universe.jobs
Google.com
Usajobs.gov
Jobcentral.com
Nationaljobs.com
Gradschool.com
Glassdoor.com
Linkedin.com
LexisNexis.com
OTHER RESOURCES
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Federal Government
Department of Defense
Professional organizations/journals
Contract Agencies
Headhunting Firms
Temporary Services
Campus Informational Meeting
Newspapers
Magazines
CAREER SERVICES CAN HELP……………
Visit Career Services in person or on-line and attend all Career
Development events to learn about how we can assist your career
plan…
Our services include:
• Campus wide educational programming
**numerous company representative are participating this year**
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Targeted emails with job opportunities you qualify to apply for
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Career Fair Prep
Job search guidance, including HuskyJOBS
Resume, Cover Letter, CV writing assistance
Interview coaching and practice
Networking skills
Numerous and diverse resources on our website
including “JOB CHOICES” by NACE
2012 FALL CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Tuesday, September 11
Resume Blitz Where: Memorial Union Building, Room: Commons
When: Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Career Services staff and other professionals will be available for resume help. Bring a
copy of your resume to the MUB for quick review and advice.
Wednesday, September 12
Resume Blitz Where: Memorial Union Building, Room: Commons
When: Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Career Services staff and other professionals will be available for resume help. Bring a
copy of your resume to the MUB for quick review and advice.
Thursday, September 13
Industry Panel Workshop Where: Memorial Union Building, Room: Commons
When: Time: 5:30 PM
Description: Meet with industry recruiting reps about how best to network with them at the Career Fair - or
at any other networking opportunity
Tuesday, September 18
Resume Blitz Where: Memorial Union Building, Room: Commons
When: Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Career Services staff and other professionals will be available for resume help. Bring a copy of
your resume to the MUB for quick review and advice.
2012 FALL CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Wednesday, September 19
Career Development Conference Where: Memorial Union Building, Room: Ballroom B & Alumni
Lounge
When: Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Interview, Resume, Career Fair Prep, Networking (60 second infomercial + LinkedIn)
All seminars are offered concurrently, every hour
Thursday, September 20
Resume Blitz Where: Memorial Union Building, Room: Commons
When: Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Career Services staff and other professionals will be available for resume help. Bring a copy
of your resume to the MUB for quick review and advice.
September 24-28
Interview Skills Week Where: Administration Building, Room: 220
When: Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description: Get one-on counseling on valuable interview skills, learn how to answer those tough
questions, practice interviewing in a "Mock Interview," and get vital feedback that will help prepare you
for that all important interview.
Tuesday, September 25
Why do an Internship or Co-op? Where: Fisher Hall, Room: 139
When: Time: 6:00 PM
Description: Plan to attend this informational meeting to learn about the benefits of a co-op or
internship, how to get one, and hear from students about their experiences.
2012 FALL CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Student Development Complex
Sponsored by
Career Services
and
Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity
Over 250 employers are expected to participate.
Check out our website for who’s coming….
www.career.mtu.edu
THE JOB OFFER
• Multiple offers, not multiple acceptances
• Stop interviewing
• Report your offers through BANWEB
THE REJECTION LETTER
• Keep trying!
• Don’t tell yourself “NO”!
• Stay on target!
• Be resourceful!
• Try something new!
• Never give up!
• Get help!
BE PREPARED TO BATTLE
Create your own career battle plan
CAREER PLAN CHECKLIST
 Update resume
 Cover and Thank You Letters
 Mock interview
 Infomercial
 HuskyJOBS
 Job postings (daily)
 Networking system
 Follow-up
 Prepare for the Career Fair
 Research companies
 Get help when needed
CAREER SERVICES
YOUR HELPING HANDS!
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Location – 220 Administration Building
Office hours: Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pm
For an appointment call 487-2313
Email address: career@mtu.edu
Website: www.career.mtu.edu
IT’S RAFFLE TIME!