Judy Carley - jcarley@iupui.edu
Student Employment Consultant
Human Resources Administration, IUPUI
http://www.hra.iupui.edu
http://www.jagjobs.org
Information adapted from
the workshop of
Tracie Lowe
Office of Academic and Career Development
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Know your product – Assessing Yourself
What type of job are you seeking?
 What are your strengths, special skills, personal
accomplishments?
 How can you differentiate yourself from the
competition?
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Know your market
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Do you know your target audience?
Have you done your research?
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Tailor your presentations, don’t be generic
- resume & other promotions materials
Create a target list of companies - IBJ Book
of Lists, phone book, Indianapolis internet
research, drive around
Make yourself & your skills more visible,
post your resume on online job boards and
attend job fairs, hunt for jobs all ways
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Hone and utilize your 30-second ‘elevator
pitch’ as often as possible
Make an effort daily. Every day talk to
someone new or attend a networking event –
move forward. Your worst enemy is inertia
Remember what the situation really looks like –
if the IN unemployment rate is 9.9%, it means
that 90.1% are still working – and all you need
is a single job!
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Applying directly to employers
Networking
Internet/online
JagJobs/your school’s Career office
Posting your resume on job boards
Job Fairs
Private Employment Agencies
State Employment Agencies
www.careerconnect.com
Temporary employment
permanent
For IUPUI events go to:
//events.iupui.edu/calendar/?cal_id=97
3/3 – Intern Connections Spring Fair
3/9 – Student Internship & Career Conference
3/9 – Business Etiquette Dinner
4/1 – IUPUI ‘Just In Time’ Career Fair
9/2 – IUPUI Student Employment & Experience
Fair
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Information adapted from
the workshop of
Nichole Williams, NCC, MCC
Director, IU Alumni Career Services
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Access the “Hidden Job Market”
Learn important information
Sell Yourself
Get Advice
Receive Referrals
That 80 to 90% of jobs are found through
networking (the “Hidden Job Market”).
Here’s why…
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Job boards are useful, but spend only 20% of
your time using them
People do find jobs on them
 Tailoring your resume and cover letter is key
 Finding someone from within the company to ALSO
turn in your resume can help
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So what do you think you should spend the
other 80% of your time doing?
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Networking is creating and sustaining
professional relationships over time that are:
Sincere
 Mutually beneficial
 Fun
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Networking is paying it forward – you help me
and I help you – that is the way the world
works
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Call current and previous colleagues, friends,
acquaintances and invite for lunch or coffee
Call/e-mail just to say “Hi” and see how
they’re doing
Send articles of interest
Send holiday cards
Use your Facebook
network and Twitter in a
professional way
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Join a professional association
Use your IU connections
Join LinkedIn
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Volunteer
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Find groups in your industry, join, and participate in
discussions
Use in conjunction with the IU Alumni Directory
Learn about your field firsthand, connect with others
Attend a networking event
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15-30 second commercial
Get to know people on a personal level
Doctor,
Dentist, other
Conference
Speakers
IUAA
Friends
Family
Professional
Organizations
Supervisor
YOU
Social
Events
Gym
Sports
Clubs
Past
Advisor
Former Professors
Volunteer
Organizations
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The informational interview can be the key to an
effective job search
Don’t ask for a job, don’t even say you’re looking
for a job, ask only for information
Example email:
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Hello Mr. Anderson, My name is Dave Smith. I was
referred to you by my golf partner, John Price. I am have
been doing some soul-searching lately about what my
next career should be and I’ve found that I’m very
interested in the field of public relations. Would you
have a moment to share a bit about the field and your job,
what you do on a daily basis, what you like and dislike
about it, how you got into it, etc?
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How did you get into this field?
What is a typical day like?
What kind of preparation is typical to get into this
field/position? Is that really required or just the
typical approach?
Who else does this? What other companies do this?
What ensures continued advancement in this field? (If
an advanced degree is mentioned – Ask: what is the
best time to get it?) Do you need to rotate through
different departments to advance?
What is a typical career path out of this position or
field? What does this prepare you for next? What is
next for you?
What advice would you have for someone like me?
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“Do you know of anyone else that might be
good for me to talk to?”
The power of networking isn’t necessarily who
you know, but can be the people they know
and can help get you there!
And do not forget to send a THANK YOU –
they took time from their busy schedule to
meet with you and a thank you is a bridge…
Information adapted from the workshop
of Caroline Dowd-Higgins
Director of Career & Professional
Development
IU Maurer School of Law - Bloomington
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Can you do the job?
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Will you fit into our workplace?
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Provide concrete examples of this during interview
Reliability, work ethic, flexibility, personality
Are you enthusiastic about working for us?
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Express a sincere interest in THIS position
Qualities Employers Seek:
 Communication Skills
 Honesty/Integrity
 Teamwork Skills (Works Well with Others)
 Strong Work Ethic
 Analytical Skills
 Flexibility/Adaptability
 Interpersonal Skills
 Motivation/Initiative
2008 Job Outlook Report: www.naceweb.org
National Association of Colleges & Employers
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Know yourself & your resume
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Know your skills, knowledge, and experiences
 How do they match the job description?
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Know the organization & industry
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Consider your major accomplishments
Be prepared to talk about anything on your resume
Research the website and recruiting materials
Contact people in your network
Practice, practice, practice
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Review commonly asked questions
Conduct a role play or mock interview
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What are the needs of your potential employer?
Research the business. Be able to communicate
your knowledge about the company to your
potential employer
Know the field and understand trends. If you
haven’t done your homework, someone ELSE
who is interviewing for this job will have
Visit www.indianacareerconnect.com/ for
trends specific to IN and our region
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Know yourself (skills, experience, future goals)
Research the organization
Know your resume
- Be prepared to answer questions about your
experience. Review commonly asked questions
- Demonstrate accomplishments with EXAMPLES
Use the C-A-R method: Circumstance-Action-Result
Develop a rough script and PRACTICE!!!
Prepare questions YOU will ask the interviewer
Send thank-you notes and follow up!
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“So, tell me about yourself…”
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“What are your strengths?”
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Focus on professional, not personal
Explain who you are and your interests as connected
to employer
Relate to job description and give examples
“What about a weakness?”
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Be honest, we all have one!
Put a positive spin on it
MEN
 Suit, darker color
preferred
 Pressed shirt
 Conservative tie
 Polished shoes
 No wallet bulge
 NO cologne
WOMEN
Suit with pants or
skirt, neutral color
 Neutral hosiery
 No dangling jewelry
 Conservative shoes
 No purse
 NO Perfume
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Know where you are going, how to get there
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Arrive about 10 minutes early, don’t be late!
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Leave “baggage” in the car
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Consider using a portfolio
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Remember to BREATHE!
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First impressions are key!
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Show your enthusiasm
Maintain eye contact
Be aware of body language
Control nervousness
Embrace your inner confidence
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Avoid speaking softly, trailing off, continued talking
Be ready to PROVE anything you say!
Ask thoughtful questions
Get interviewer’s business card
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Could be a letter, handwritten card, or an email
All require the same level of professionalism
and attention to detail
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Can hurt you just as it can help you
A chance to reemphasize your strongest
qualifications and interest in position
Restate your appreciation
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You are interviewing the employer as much as
they are interviewing you!
Preparation overcomes most obstacles,
including nerves
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Be an engaged listener
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Remember to BREATHE!
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Poor personal
appearance
Overly aggressive
Inability to express
information clearly
Lack of interest or
enthusiasm
Lack of practice for
interview
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Nervous, lack of
confidence
Over emphasis on
money
Lack of courtesy and
tact
Unwilling to start at
the bottom
Lack of eye contact
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Know yourself– Strengths, accomplishments,
achievements, values, interests, personality, & skills
Know the market/organization– Where are the jobs?
What does it take to get one? What skills and qualities
are employers looking for in YOU? Do you have them?
Networking- are you making contacts with the right
people? Are you following up on referrals?
Resume– does it sell you? Do you stand out from your
peers? Are you talking about accomplishments? Is it
tailored to individual positions?
Interviewing– can you ARTICULATE your skills and
abilities? Do you give examples of your achievements?
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Know yourself and what you have to offer
Know the market; trends, skills needed, etc.
Make connections with people who can help
Create a powerful resume
Practice interviewing to build confidence, polish
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Stay organized and FOLLOW UP!
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