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Page 1: College of Business Career Success Center College of Business Career … · The College of Business Career Success Center (CSC) is here to help you through this process—it is our

College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

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integrity

respect

responsibility

September 2014

Freshman year

Explore Career Path y Conduct a self-assessment and career exploration to find the right major y Meet with an advisor to discuss majors that suit your interests and strengths y Browse career materials on Career Services and Career Success Center sites y Get involved in a student organization y Prepare a draft reacutesumeacute y Meet with a Career Success Center career advisor y Look at internship opportunities on Beaver Careers y Attend workshops on reacutesumeacute writing and networking y Attend career fairs y Attend company information sessions y Take advantage of networking opportunities

senior year

Get Full-time jobbull Update your reacutesumeacutebull Meetwithyourcareeradvisorbull Attendcareerfairsandnetworkingeventsbull AttendworkshopsputonbytheCareerSuccessCenterbull Attendcompanyinformationsessionsbull UpdateyourLinkedInprofilebull Gainaleadershippositioninastudentorganizationbull Completeamockinterviewbull Regularlylookandapplyforjobopportunities

Junior year

Obtain summer internship y Update your reacutesumeacute y Meet with your career advisor y Attend career fairs and networking events y Attend workshops on reacutesumeacute writing and networking y Attend company information sessions y UpdateyourLinkedInprofile y Gain a leadership position in a student organization y Complete a mock interview y Regularlylookandapplyforinternshipopportunities y Conduct informational interviews

sophomore year

Begin career search y Update your reacutesumeacute y Meet with your career advisor y Join a committee or a student organization y Attend career fairs and networking events y Look at summer internship opportunities on Beaver Careers y Attend workshops on reacutesumeacute writing and networking y Attend company information sessions y CreateaLinkedInprofile y Sign up for a mock interview with the Career Success Center y Lookforjobshadowandvolunteeropportunities y Conduct informational interviews y Attend the sophomore Career Boot Camp

Contentspreparing 4

CareerExploration 5JobSearchStrategy 6InformationalInterviews 7PersonalBrand 8

applying 10

ReacutesumeacuteActionWords 11WhatNotToDo 12ReacutesumeacuteSamples 14PortfolioDevelopment 17CoverLetter 20References 21

interviewing 22

TypesofInterviews 23STARMethod 24InterviewQuestions 25Follow-Up 26Negotiating 27

Business etiquette 28

ProfessionalCommunication 29Networking 30ElevatorPitch 31LinkedIn 32ProfessionalDress 33

Career suCCess Center events 34

College oF Business Career suCCess Center (CsC)102AustinHallcscoregonstateedu541-737-8957

businessoregonstateeducareers

DearStudent

CongratulationsontakingthefirststepinyourcareersearchItmayfeellikeyouhavealotoftimebeforeyourfirstprofessionaljobbuttheprepara-tionandsearchbeginnowTheCollegeofBusinessCareerSuccessCenter(CSC)isheretohelpyouthroughthisprocessmdashitisourgoaltomakeyouprofession-readyWewilldothisbyprovidingthetoolstobesuccessfulbyhelpingtodefineyourcareerpathandbyguidingyouinyourjobsearch

ThisCareer Guideisdesignedasaworkbooktohelpmaximizeyouroppor-tunitiesintheCollegeofBusinessandprovidetheguidancetobeatopcandi-dateinacompetitiveinternshipandjobsearchenvironment

Acareersearchisamulti-yearmulti-stepprocessIneachyearatOregonStateyouwilltackledifferentaspectsofthisprocessmdashfromself-assessmentandcareerexplorationtobrandingyourselfandinformationalinterviewstoreacutesumeacuteandcoverletterwritingtogettinganinternshipandnegotiatingajobofferYourcareersearchisanon-goingprocessthatbeginsnowandevolvesthroughyourtimeintheCollegeofBusiness

TheCareer GuideisintendedtobeusedwiththeotherassistancetheCSCprovidesincludingprofessionaldevelopmentworkshopscareerbootcampsvisitingcompaniesindustrysessionsnetworkingopportunitiesandmeetingwiththeCSCstaffItrsquosnevertooearlytoscheduleanappointmentwithustobegindiscussingyourcareerpathandcareer-relatedtopics

YourcareerstartsnowWelookforwardtoworkingwithyouandhelpingguideyoutotheinternshipsandjobofyourdreams

pam Knowles Brandi Fuhrman tamara mitchellExecutiveDirector AssistantDirector CareerAdvisorforIndustryRelations

ldquoYour work is going to fill a large part of your life and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work And the only way to do great work is to love what you dordquo

-steve Jobs

4 College of Business | Career Success Guide

PrEParinG

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 5

Career Exploration

PREP

ARIN

g

selF-assessmentMeetwithacareeradvisorto

Identifyyourinterestsskillsvaluesandpersonalitycharacteristics

Takecareerassessmentsanddiscussresults

Evaluatemajorandcareeroptions

Developapersonalbrandtoguideyourcareerdecision

Constructareacutesumeacutehighlightingskillscontributionsandresults

maJor explorationConsideracademicoptionsbygatheringinformationaboutavarietyofmajors

Utilizeresourcestoconductresearchconcerningbusinessmajorsatbusinessoregonstateedu

gatherinformationfromupperclassmenandacademicadvisorstolearnaboutvariousacademicprograms

Identifymajorsthatfityourpersonalitytraitsinterestsvaluesandabilities

Meetwithanacademicadvisortodevelopaplanofstudy

Attendvariousstudentorganizationmeetingstohelpdetermineyourintersts

Selecting a major andor a career path might seem like a daunting task Use the following checklist to help determine your interests strengths and potential career paths

Career explorationIdentifyfutureoptionsbasedoninformationregardingavarietyofcareers

UtilizeresourcestoconductresearchaboutvariouscareersCSCwebsiteclubsinformationsessionsbusinessroundtablesandcompanyvisits

Networkbyconductinginformationalinterviewswithcareerprofessionalsinyourfieldofinterest

MeetwithaCSCrepresentativetodevelopacareerplan

gain relevant experienCeExplorepotentialcareersanddevelopskillsthatarerequiredtoachievesuccessObtainrelevantexperiencebyldquotestdrivingrdquopotentialcareersthrough

Internshipco-opjobopportunities

Undergraduateandgraduateresearchopportunitiesinyourfieldofinterest

Involvementincampuscommunityorprofessionalorganizations

Jobshadowingaprofessional

Volunteeropportunities

Internshipsco-opsandorfull-timejobsthatmatchyourinterestsExpandyourjobsearchbyconsidering

greenjobs(environmentallyfriendly)

Smallercompanies

governmentjobs

6 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Job Search StrategyBeforeyoustartsendingoutreacutesumeacutesusethefollowingactionplantoprepareforyourjobsearch

1 Know yourselF IdentifyyourinterestsvaluesandskillsBeabletocommunicateyourskillsandaccomplishmentstoemployers

2 have an aCtion planMakealistofcompaniesthatyouareinterestedinResearchcompaniesandtheiropportunitiesSetgoalsandtrackdeadlines

3 Create a presenCeClearlyarticulaterelevantskillsinyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterandLinkedInFocusonaccomplishmentsratherthanjobdescriptionsTailoryourdocumentstoeachjoborinternshipyouapplyforCreateathoroughLinkedInprofileChecksocialmediatoensureprivacysettingsportrayyouinthemostprofessionalway

4 get proFessional experienCeWorkpart-timevolunteerandgetaninternshipConsiderresearchunpaidopportunitiesandjobshadows Joinstudentorganizationsinyourfieldandbeactive

5 Be open-mindedBeopentoalltypesofindustriesandjobsthatwillleverageyourskillsetLookforjobsinavarietyofgeographiclocationsDonrsquotfocusonajobtitleinsteadlookattheskillsrequiredforaposition

6 Consider other organizationsNon-profitsgovernmentSmallandmedium-sizedcompanies

7 develop a networKConductinformationalinterviews JoinprofessionalassociationsandclubsLeveragesocialmediatoconnectwithprofessionalsinyourdesiredareaAttendnetworkingopportunitiesprovidedtoyoubytheCollegeofBusinessNetworkonLinkedIn

8 maintain presenCePeriodicallyreachouttocompaniesrecruitersandprofessionalsinyournetworkReachouttoemployerstwoweeksaftersubmittingyourreacutesumeacutetoseeiftheyreceiveditandtoreiterateyourinterestSendathankyounotewithinonedayofconnectingwithacontactorrecruiter

9 asK For helpAskyournetworkforadviceorleadsVisittheCSCandtalktoacareeradvisorLeverageyourpeersandprofessorsaboutopportunitiesoradvice

10 Be patient and positiveExpectyourjobserachtotakesixmonthsormorePeriodicallyfocusyourenergyonothertasksandorhobbiesTryadifferentapproachifyourcurrentoneisnrsquotworkingReachouttotheCSCforanyhelpyoumayneed

PREPARINg

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 7

To find out what an industry company or position is really like talk with professionals in careers you are considering They can provide a sense of the real life experiences challenges opportunities and hidden demands as well as the drawbacksandlimitationsofthespecificcareerindustryorcompanyAninformationalinterviewisahighlyfocusedinformationgatheringsessiondesignedtohelpyouchooseorrefineyourcareerpathbygivingyoutheldquoinsiderrdquopointofviewItalsoallowsyoutoexpandyournetwork

Informational Interviews

Theinformationalinterviewallowsyouto

y gathervaluableinformationfromindustryprofessionalsoncareerplanningandjobsearchstrategies

y Discovertherealitiesofaparticularcareerfieldandwhatitisreallyliketoworkinagivenindustry

y Evaluatewhetherthecareeriscompatiblewithyourskillsinterestslifestyleandgoals

y Receivespecificsuggestionsonhowandwheretoacquiretheexperienceandknowledgerequired

y Developconfidenceininterviewingwithprofessionalsbydiscussingyourinterestsandgoals

y gainaccesstothehiddenjobmarketMorethan80ofqualityjobsaresecuredthroughnetworking

y Expandyournetworkinthefieldofinterestforfutureopportunities

y gainreferralstootherprofessionalsinthesamefieldforadditionalnetworking

how do i Find the ContaCts For the inFormational interviewUsuallyyouwilltalkwithapersonyoudonrsquotknowpersonallybuttowhomyouhavebeenreferredAskfriendsfamilymemberscolleaguesfacultymembersandformeremployersforareferralforaninformationalinterviewThismaysoundintimidatingbutmostpeopleactuallyenjoytalkingabouttheirjobsandgivingcareeradviceAlsoleveragetheAlumniConnectionsonLinkedIntofindBeaverAlumniinyourareasofinterest

the Best questions to asKin an informational interview (pick and choose)

Questionsabouttheinterviewer

WhatdoyoudoatthecompanyWhydidyoudecidetoworkhereWhatdoyoulikeaboutworkingherewhatarethechallenges

Questionsaboutthecompany

WhatarethemaingoalsofthecompanyWhatisthecompanycultureWhattypeofpeoplearesuccessfulherewhatqualitiesdotheyhaveWhatistheethicalpolicystandardofthecompany

Questionsabouthowtogetthejob

IsawXjobonthecompanywebsiteIsthissomethingIrsquodbeagoodfitforWhichisthebestwaytofindoutaboutopportunitiesWhichisthebestwaytoexpressinterestinthemWhatisthebestwaytokeepintouchwithyou

Yourcustomquestionsbasedonyourresearch

Incorporatetheresearchyouhavedoneonthecompany IncorporatewhatyouknowabouttheinterviewerAnycommonconnections Askquestionsthatleadtheconversationinadirectionwhereyoucandemonstrateyourstrengths

PREP

ARIN

g

8 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Whenestablishingyourpersonalbrand(onlineorotherwise)threeimportantquestionstoaskyourselfare y What makes me great y Whatmakesmeunique y What makes me compelling

IfyoucananswerthesethreequestionsbylookingatyouronlinebrandyouknowyouhavestartedtobuildasolidfoundationThekeytoanoutstandingpersonalbrandismakingsurewhoyouthinkyouarewhatyoudoandsayandhow others perceive you match

Personal BrandPREPARINg

strategies For developing a personal Brand1 put your best foot forwardWhetheritisdressingprofessionallyorresearchingacompanythoroughlybeforemeetingwiththem

puttingthetimeintomakeagreatimpressionwillpayoffintheend

2 define your own reputationLittlethingslikealwaysdressingappropriatelyandshowingupontimearenoticedandappreciatedDeterminewhatyouwanttoberememberedforandmakeithappenmdashthismaysetyouapartfromothers

3 google yourselfMakesureyouronlinepresenceisappropriatebysearchingyourownnameDeleteanythingthatwouldmakeyouuncomfortablediscussinginaninterview

4 use professional correspondenceEmailsshouldincludeaconciseandclearsubjectlinerelevantcontentandbefromanappropriateemailaddressVoicemailsshouldhaveaprofessionaltone

5 Keep your linkedin profile detailed and up to date RecruitersuseLinkedIntofindpossiblecandidatesfornewjobsKeytermsrelevanttoyourindustrywillallowcompaniestofindyourprofilemoreeasily

6 expand your linkedin network Connectingto10newpeopleeachweekonLinkedInwillexpandyourcontactsto500+withinayear

7 Check social media privacy settingsEnsureonlywhatyouwantsharedisviewableSocialmediasiteswillsometimeschangesettingswithoutgainingyourapproval

8 Be positive WhetheronlineorinpersonmakesurewhatyousayandhowyouinteractwithothersispositiveNoonewantstohirearudeornegativepersonWhenpostingtosocialmediasitesmakesureyouarepositiveandupliftingaspostscanbesharedandre-tweetedbeyondyourintendedaudience

9 Be consistent UsethesamenameonlineasyouwouldwhenapplyingforajobThisconsistencywillallowyourpersonalbrandbasetobemoreeasilyaccessed

10 Be honest NeverlieaboutyouraccomplishmentsoraccoladesYouwilllosecredibilityifemployersfindoutyouprovidedfalseinformationormisrepresentedyourself

Who i think i am

What i say and do

Perceptions of others

personalbrand

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 9

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ITrsquoS TIME TO TAKE A BIG STEP GOgoenterprisecom

Doug RiceTalent Acquisition Manager

driceeraccom503-612-8117

10 College of Business | Career Success Guide

aPPLYinG

use a power statement

use action words to highlight skills

Be specific

tailor your reacutesumeacute for each position

highlight accomplishments instead of duties

avoid these words

remove all skills on your reacutesumeacute that are not transferrable or will not be used in the job for which you are applying

include these sections

determine which other sections to include

avoid using more than one font

Fold your reacutesumeacute into four sections to see if your text is evenly spaced and can be easily skimmed

ask someone to review your reacutesumeacute

include discipline-specific information

Reacutesumeacute TipsPowerstatement=actionverb+shortdescriptionofatask+

resultsquantifiedinpercentagesnumbersandconcrete

achievements

Me ChanceDevelop HardFirst TimeLearning Myself

EducationWorkExperience

AccountingIncludegPABISDemonstrateexperiencewithcomputersandsoftwareMarketingUseasmallpersonallydesignedlogo

ObjectiveSummary

CommunityInvolvementAccomplishments

AwardsActivities

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 11

APPL

YINg

CommuniCationpeople sKills AddressedContractedEditedInterviewedObservedReinforcedAdvertisedConveyedElicitedInvolvedObtainedReportedArbitratedConvincedEnlistedJoinedOutlinedResolvedArrangedCorrespondedExplainedParticipatedRespondedArticulatedCreatedExpressedLedPersuadedSoldAuthoredDebatedFormulatedLecturedPresentedSolicitedClarifiedDefinedFurnishedListenedPromotedCollaboratedDevelopedHelpedProposedSpokeCommunicatedDirectedIdentifiedMarketedPublicizedSuggestedComposedDiscussedIncorporatedMediatedReadSummarizedCondensedDispatchedInfluencedModeratedReasonedSynthesizedConferredDistinguishedInteractedMotivatedReconciledTranslated

Creative sKills AbstractedCustomizedEstablishedInitiatedModifiedRevitalizedActedDesignedExploredInnovatedOriginatedShapedAdaptedDevelopedFashionedInstitutedPaintedSharedBeganDevisedFormulatedIntegratedPerceivedSetCombinedDirectedFoundedIntroducedPerformedSolidifiedComposedgeneratedInventedPhotographedSolvedConceptualizedDisplayedIllustratedLaunchedPlannedSynthesizedCondensedDrewImaginedMemorizedPublishedVisualizedCreatedEntertainedImportedModeledRevisedWrote

managementleadership sKills AccentuatedControlledEstablishedIncreasedOversawRestructuredAdministeredConvertedEvaluatedInitiatedPerformedReviewedAdvancedCoordinatedExecutedInspectedPlannedSalvagedAnalyzedCutExpandedInstitutedPresidedSavedAppointedDecidedFine-TunedLedPrioritizedScheduledApprovedDelegatedgeneratedManagedProducedSecuredAssignedDevelopedHandledMergedQuadrupledSelectedAttainedDirectedHeadedModeratedRecommendedStreamlinedChairedDoubledHiredMotivatedRecoveredStrengthenedConsideredEliminatedHostedNavigatedRecruitedSupervised

researCh sKills AnalyzedCritiquedExaminedObservedScannedBrandedDecidedExperimentedInspectedOrganizedStudiedCataloguedDetectedExploredInterpretedPerceivedSolvedClarifiedDeterminedExtractedInterviewedPublishedSummarizedCollectedDiagnosedExtrapolatedInventedRecognizedSurveyedCompiledDifferentiatedFormulatedInvestigatedSynthesizedComparedDocumentedgatheredLinkedResearchedSystematized

FinanCial sKills AdministeredAuditedCorrectedForecastedMeasuredReconciledAdjustedBalancedDecreasedIncreasedNettedReducedAllocatedBudgetedDetailedPlannedResearchedAppraisedComputedDevelopedProgrammedSolvedCalculatedDeterminedMaintainedPreparedRetrieved

Reacutesumeacute Action Words

helping sKills AdaptedAttendedDevelopedFamiliarizedMentoredRepresentedAdjustedCaredFurtheredMotivatedResolvedAdvisedClarifiedDiagnosedguidedPerceivedSafeguardedAdvocatedCoachedDirectedHelpedPreventedServicedAidedCollaboratedEducatedIntegratedProvidedSimplifiedAnsweredContributedEncouragedInsuredReferredSpokeArrangedCooperatedEnsuredIntervenedRehabilitatedSuppliedAssessedCounseledExpeditedLedRelatedSupportedAssistedDemonstratedFacilitatedListenedRendered

organizationaldetail sKills AccomplishedComparedExecutedLoggedProvidedRoutedAchievedCompiledFacilitatedMaintainedPurchasedScheduledApprovedCompletedFiledRecordedScreenedArrangedConfiguredFollowedMonitoredRegisteredStandardizedCataloguedCorrectedObtainedReservedSubmittedChartedCorrespondedgeneratedOperatedRespondedSuppliedClassifiedDispatchedImplementedOrderedRetainedSystematizedCodedDistributedIncorporatedOrganizedRetrievedTabulated

teaChing sKills AdaptedCommunicatedEmpoweredFocusedInstructedSimulatedAdoptedConductedEnabledguidedInventedStimulatedAdvisedCoordinatedEncouragedIndividualizedMotivatedTaughtBenchmarkedCounseledEnlightenedInfluencedPersuadedTestedBriefedCritiquedEvaluatedInformedSchooledTrainedClarifiedDecidedExplainedInitiatedShapedTransmittedCoachedDevelopedFacilitatedInstilledSharedTutored

teChniCal sKills AdaptedComputedDeterminedMaintainedRectifiedRestoredAppliedConservedDevelopedOperatedRe-designedSolvedAssembledConstructedEngineeredOverhauledRe-engineeredSpecializedAutomatedConvertedFabricatedPrintedRegulatedStandardizedBuiltDebuggedFortifiedProgrammedRemodeledStudiedCalculatedDesignedInstalledRebuiltRepairedUpgraded

manual sKills AssembledBuiltDroveMovedPulledSkilledBoundControlledFedOperatedTendedBentDrilledHandledPerformedRetooledWorked

Usethislistofverbstodescribeyourskillstoanemployerwhencreatingyourreacutesumeacutecover letter and application materials

12 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

objective

Tousemyskillsandexperienceinarewardingpositionwithyourcompany

education

osuBS in Marketing __

gPA375

Corvallis high schoolDiploma2009-2012

employment

Cafeacute yumm Assistant2008ndash2009

IescortedcustomerstotheirtablesandarrangedtheirseatingpresentedmenusandansweredquestionsaboutmenuitemsIhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills

orgon state universityOfficeWorker2011ndashPresent

y Completedavarietyofwrittenprojectsandpresentedworkstatustosupervisor

gt Createdofficemanuals

gt Typedminutes

gt Wrotepamphlets

y Maintainedofficeschedulingandeventcalendars

gt Enteredeventsoncalendar

gt Enteredpersonwhoscheduleeventoncalendar

leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

Member sales Club

Member Finance Club

Computer skills

MicrosoftWord

1

23

4

56 7 8

910

1112

13 1415

1617

18

APPLYI Ng

When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

APPL

YINg

14 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacute Samples

APPLYI Ng

M

atthew Sm

ith m

atthewsm

ithyahoocom

(503) 555-5555 2525 C

rystal Court Salem

Oregon 97304

______________________________________________________________________________ E

DU

CA

TIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

inistration Marketing

Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

RK

EX

PER

IEN

CE

Ivey Performance M

arketing Public Relations Intern

Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

EM

IC H

ON

OR

S amp A

CT

IVIT

IES

D

eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

M

arketing Club M

ember 2012-C

urrent

Am

erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

TE

R SK

ILL

S Social M

edia Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram

Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

eacute Here you can list your previous employm

ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

een 10-12 pt Decide how you w

ant to highlight section headings Som

e people use bold and a larger font size (14-18 pt) to highlight their nam

e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

eacute outlinesam

ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

ERN

AN

DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

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eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

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APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

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eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

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Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

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Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

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Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

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Page 2: College of Business Career Success Center College of Business Career … · The College of Business Career Success Center (CSC) is here to help you through this process—it is our

Freshman year

Explore Career Path y Conduct a self-assessment and career exploration to find the right major y Meet with an advisor to discuss majors that suit your interests and strengths y Browse career materials on Career Services and Career Success Center sites y Get involved in a student organization y Prepare a draft reacutesumeacute y Meet with a Career Success Center career advisor y Look at internship opportunities on Beaver Careers y Attend workshops on reacutesumeacute writing and networking y Attend career fairs y Attend company information sessions y Take advantage of networking opportunities

senior year

Get Full-time jobbull Update your reacutesumeacutebull Meetwithyourcareeradvisorbull Attendcareerfairsandnetworkingeventsbull AttendworkshopsputonbytheCareerSuccessCenterbull Attendcompanyinformationsessionsbull UpdateyourLinkedInprofilebull Gainaleadershippositioninastudentorganizationbull Completeamockinterviewbull Regularlylookandapplyforjobopportunities

Junior year

Obtain summer internship y Update your reacutesumeacute y Meet with your career advisor y Attend career fairs and networking events y Attend workshops on reacutesumeacute writing and networking y Attend company information sessions y UpdateyourLinkedInprofile y Gain a leadership position in a student organization y Complete a mock interview y Regularlylookandapplyforinternshipopportunities y Conduct informational interviews

sophomore year

Begin career search y Update your reacutesumeacute y Meet with your career advisor y Join a committee or a student organization y Attend career fairs and networking events y Look at summer internship opportunities on Beaver Careers y Attend workshops on reacutesumeacute writing and networking y Attend company information sessions y CreateaLinkedInprofile y Sign up for a mock interview with the Career Success Center y Lookforjobshadowandvolunteeropportunities y Conduct informational interviews y Attend the sophomore Career Boot Camp

Contentspreparing 4

CareerExploration 5JobSearchStrategy 6InformationalInterviews 7PersonalBrand 8

applying 10

ReacutesumeacuteActionWords 11WhatNotToDo 12ReacutesumeacuteSamples 14PortfolioDevelopment 17CoverLetter 20References 21

interviewing 22

TypesofInterviews 23STARMethod 24InterviewQuestions 25Follow-Up 26Negotiating 27

Business etiquette 28

ProfessionalCommunication 29Networking 30ElevatorPitch 31LinkedIn 32ProfessionalDress 33

Career suCCess Center events 34

College oF Business Career suCCess Center (CsC)102AustinHallcscoregonstateedu541-737-8957

businessoregonstateeducareers

DearStudent

CongratulationsontakingthefirststepinyourcareersearchItmayfeellikeyouhavealotoftimebeforeyourfirstprofessionaljobbuttheprepara-tionandsearchbeginnowTheCollegeofBusinessCareerSuccessCenter(CSC)isheretohelpyouthroughthisprocessmdashitisourgoaltomakeyouprofession-readyWewilldothisbyprovidingthetoolstobesuccessfulbyhelpingtodefineyourcareerpathandbyguidingyouinyourjobsearch

ThisCareer Guideisdesignedasaworkbooktohelpmaximizeyouroppor-tunitiesintheCollegeofBusinessandprovidetheguidancetobeatopcandi-dateinacompetitiveinternshipandjobsearchenvironment

Acareersearchisamulti-yearmulti-stepprocessIneachyearatOregonStateyouwilltackledifferentaspectsofthisprocessmdashfromself-assessmentandcareerexplorationtobrandingyourselfandinformationalinterviewstoreacutesumeacuteandcoverletterwritingtogettinganinternshipandnegotiatingajobofferYourcareersearchisanon-goingprocessthatbeginsnowandevolvesthroughyourtimeintheCollegeofBusiness

TheCareer GuideisintendedtobeusedwiththeotherassistancetheCSCprovidesincludingprofessionaldevelopmentworkshopscareerbootcampsvisitingcompaniesindustrysessionsnetworkingopportunitiesandmeetingwiththeCSCstaffItrsquosnevertooearlytoscheduleanappointmentwithustobegindiscussingyourcareerpathandcareer-relatedtopics

YourcareerstartsnowWelookforwardtoworkingwithyouandhelpingguideyoutotheinternshipsandjobofyourdreams

pam Knowles Brandi Fuhrman tamara mitchellExecutiveDirector AssistantDirector CareerAdvisorforIndustryRelations

ldquoYour work is going to fill a large part of your life and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work And the only way to do great work is to love what you dordquo

-steve Jobs

4 College of Business | Career Success Guide

PrEParinG

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 5

Career Exploration

PREP

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selF-assessmentMeetwithacareeradvisorto

Identifyyourinterestsskillsvaluesandpersonalitycharacteristics

Takecareerassessmentsanddiscussresults

Evaluatemajorandcareeroptions

Developapersonalbrandtoguideyourcareerdecision

Constructareacutesumeacutehighlightingskillscontributionsandresults

maJor explorationConsideracademicoptionsbygatheringinformationaboutavarietyofmajors

Utilizeresourcestoconductresearchconcerningbusinessmajorsatbusinessoregonstateedu

gatherinformationfromupperclassmenandacademicadvisorstolearnaboutvariousacademicprograms

Identifymajorsthatfityourpersonalitytraitsinterestsvaluesandabilities

Meetwithanacademicadvisortodevelopaplanofstudy

Attendvariousstudentorganizationmeetingstohelpdetermineyourintersts

Selecting a major andor a career path might seem like a daunting task Use the following checklist to help determine your interests strengths and potential career paths

Career explorationIdentifyfutureoptionsbasedoninformationregardingavarietyofcareers

UtilizeresourcestoconductresearchaboutvariouscareersCSCwebsiteclubsinformationsessionsbusinessroundtablesandcompanyvisits

Networkbyconductinginformationalinterviewswithcareerprofessionalsinyourfieldofinterest

MeetwithaCSCrepresentativetodevelopacareerplan

gain relevant experienCeExplorepotentialcareersanddevelopskillsthatarerequiredtoachievesuccessObtainrelevantexperiencebyldquotestdrivingrdquopotentialcareersthrough

Internshipco-opjobopportunities

Undergraduateandgraduateresearchopportunitiesinyourfieldofinterest

Involvementincampuscommunityorprofessionalorganizations

Jobshadowingaprofessional

Volunteeropportunities

Internshipsco-opsandorfull-timejobsthatmatchyourinterestsExpandyourjobsearchbyconsidering

greenjobs(environmentallyfriendly)

Smallercompanies

governmentjobs

6 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Job Search StrategyBeforeyoustartsendingoutreacutesumeacutesusethefollowingactionplantoprepareforyourjobsearch

1 Know yourselF IdentifyyourinterestsvaluesandskillsBeabletocommunicateyourskillsandaccomplishmentstoemployers

2 have an aCtion planMakealistofcompaniesthatyouareinterestedinResearchcompaniesandtheiropportunitiesSetgoalsandtrackdeadlines

3 Create a presenCeClearlyarticulaterelevantskillsinyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterandLinkedInFocusonaccomplishmentsratherthanjobdescriptionsTailoryourdocumentstoeachjoborinternshipyouapplyforCreateathoroughLinkedInprofileChecksocialmediatoensureprivacysettingsportrayyouinthemostprofessionalway

4 get proFessional experienCeWorkpart-timevolunteerandgetaninternshipConsiderresearchunpaidopportunitiesandjobshadows Joinstudentorganizationsinyourfieldandbeactive

5 Be open-mindedBeopentoalltypesofindustriesandjobsthatwillleverageyourskillsetLookforjobsinavarietyofgeographiclocationsDonrsquotfocusonajobtitleinsteadlookattheskillsrequiredforaposition

6 Consider other organizationsNon-profitsgovernmentSmallandmedium-sizedcompanies

7 develop a networKConductinformationalinterviews JoinprofessionalassociationsandclubsLeveragesocialmediatoconnectwithprofessionalsinyourdesiredareaAttendnetworkingopportunitiesprovidedtoyoubytheCollegeofBusinessNetworkonLinkedIn

8 maintain presenCePeriodicallyreachouttocompaniesrecruitersandprofessionalsinyournetworkReachouttoemployerstwoweeksaftersubmittingyourreacutesumeacutetoseeiftheyreceiveditandtoreiterateyourinterestSendathankyounotewithinonedayofconnectingwithacontactorrecruiter

9 asK For helpAskyournetworkforadviceorleadsVisittheCSCandtalktoacareeradvisorLeverageyourpeersandprofessorsaboutopportunitiesoradvice

10 Be patient and positiveExpectyourjobserachtotakesixmonthsormorePeriodicallyfocusyourenergyonothertasksandorhobbiesTryadifferentapproachifyourcurrentoneisnrsquotworkingReachouttotheCSCforanyhelpyoumayneed

PREPARINg

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 7

To find out what an industry company or position is really like talk with professionals in careers you are considering They can provide a sense of the real life experiences challenges opportunities and hidden demands as well as the drawbacksandlimitationsofthespecificcareerindustryorcompanyAninformationalinterviewisahighlyfocusedinformationgatheringsessiondesignedtohelpyouchooseorrefineyourcareerpathbygivingyoutheldquoinsiderrdquopointofviewItalsoallowsyoutoexpandyournetwork

Informational Interviews

Theinformationalinterviewallowsyouto

y gathervaluableinformationfromindustryprofessionalsoncareerplanningandjobsearchstrategies

y Discovertherealitiesofaparticularcareerfieldandwhatitisreallyliketoworkinagivenindustry

y Evaluatewhetherthecareeriscompatiblewithyourskillsinterestslifestyleandgoals

y Receivespecificsuggestionsonhowandwheretoacquiretheexperienceandknowledgerequired

y Developconfidenceininterviewingwithprofessionalsbydiscussingyourinterestsandgoals

y gainaccesstothehiddenjobmarketMorethan80ofqualityjobsaresecuredthroughnetworking

y Expandyournetworkinthefieldofinterestforfutureopportunities

y gainreferralstootherprofessionalsinthesamefieldforadditionalnetworking

how do i Find the ContaCts For the inFormational interviewUsuallyyouwilltalkwithapersonyoudonrsquotknowpersonallybuttowhomyouhavebeenreferredAskfriendsfamilymemberscolleaguesfacultymembersandformeremployersforareferralforaninformationalinterviewThismaysoundintimidatingbutmostpeopleactuallyenjoytalkingabouttheirjobsandgivingcareeradviceAlsoleveragetheAlumniConnectionsonLinkedIntofindBeaverAlumniinyourareasofinterest

the Best questions to asKin an informational interview (pick and choose)

Questionsabouttheinterviewer

WhatdoyoudoatthecompanyWhydidyoudecidetoworkhereWhatdoyoulikeaboutworkingherewhatarethechallenges

Questionsaboutthecompany

WhatarethemaingoalsofthecompanyWhatisthecompanycultureWhattypeofpeoplearesuccessfulherewhatqualitiesdotheyhaveWhatistheethicalpolicystandardofthecompany

Questionsabouthowtogetthejob

IsawXjobonthecompanywebsiteIsthissomethingIrsquodbeagoodfitforWhichisthebestwaytofindoutaboutopportunitiesWhichisthebestwaytoexpressinterestinthemWhatisthebestwaytokeepintouchwithyou

Yourcustomquestionsbasedonyourresearch

Incorporatetheresearchyouhavedoneonthecompany IncorporatewhatyouknowabouttheinterviewerAnycommonconnections Askquestionsthatleadtheconversationinadirectionwhereyoucandemonstrateyourstrengths

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8 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Whenestablishingyourpersonalbrand(onlineorotherwise)threeimportantquestionstoaskyourselfare y What makes me great y Whatmakesmeunique y What makes me compelling

IfyoucananswerthesethreequestionsbylookingatyouronlinebrandyouknowyouhavestartedtobuildasolidfoundationThekeytoanoutstandingpersonalbrandismakingsurewhoyouthinkyouarewhatyoudoandsayandhow others perceive you match

Personal BrandPREPARINg

strategies For developing a personal Brand1 put your best foot forwardWhetheritisdressingprofessionallyorresearchingacompanythoroughlybeforemeetingwiththem

puttingthetimeintomakeagreatimpressionwillpayoffintheend

2 define your own reputationLittlethingslikealwaysdressingappropriatelyandshowingupontimearenoticedandappreciatedDeterminewhatyouwanttoberememberedforandmakeithappenmdashthismaysetyouapartfromothers

3 google yourselfMakesureyouronlinepresenceisappropriatebysearchingyourownnameDeleteanythingthatwouldmakeyouuncomfortablediscussinginaninterview

4 use professional correspondenceEmailsshouldincludeaconciseandclearsubjectlinerelevantcontentandbefromanappropriateemailaddressVoicemailsshouldhaveaprofessionaltone

5 Keep your linkedin profile detailed and up to date RecruitersuseLinkedIntofindpossiblecandidatesfornewjobsKeytermsrelevanttoyourindustrywillallowcompaniestofindyourprofilemoreeasily

6 expand your linkedin network Connectingto10newpeopleeachweekonLinkedInwillexpandyourcontactsto500+withinayear

7 Check social media privacy settingsEnsureonlywhatyouwantsharedisviewableSocialmediasiteswillsometimeschangesettingswithoutgainingyourapproval

8 Be positive WhetheronlineorinpersonmakesurewhatyousayandhowyouinteractwithothersispositiveNoonewantstohirearudeornegativepersonWhenpostingtosocialmediasitesmakesureyouarepositiveandupliftingaspostscanbesharedandre-tweetedbeyondyourintendedaudience

9 Be consistent UsethesamenameonlineasyouwouldwhenapplyingforajobThisconsistencywillallowyourpersonalbrandbasetobemoreeasilyaccessed

10 Be honest NeverlieaboutyouraccomplishmentsoraccoladesYouwilllosecredibilityifemployersfindoutyouprovidedfalseinformationormisrepresentedyourself

Who i think i am

What i say and do

Perceptions of others

personalbrand

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 9

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ITrsquoS TIME TO TAKE A BIG STEP GOgoenterprisecom

Doug RiceTalent Acquisition Manager

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10 College of Business | Career Success Guide

aPPLYinG

use a power statement

use action words to highlight skills

Be specific

tailor your reacutesumeacute for each position

highlight accomplishments instead of duties

avoid these words

remove all skills on your reacutesumeacute that are not transferrable or will not be used in the job for which you are applying

include these sections

determine which other sections to include

avoid using more than one font

Fold your reacutesumeacute into four sections to see if your text is evenly spaced and can be easily skimmed

ask someone to review your reacutesumeacute

include discipline-specific information

Reacutesumeacute TipsPowerstatement=actionverb+shortdescriptionofatask+

resultsquantifiedinpercentagesnumbersandconcrete

achievements

Me ChanceDevelop HardFirst TimeLearning Myself

EducationWorkExperience

AccountingIncludegPABISDemonstrateexperiencewithcomputersandsoftwareMarketingUseasmallpersonallydesignedlogo

ObjectiveSummary

CommunityInvolvementAccomplishments

AwardsActivities

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 11

APPL

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CommuniCationpeople sKills AddressedContractedEditedInterviewedObservedReinforcedAdvertisedConveyedElicitedInvolvedObtainedReportedArbitratedConvincedEnlistedJoinedOutlinedResolvedArrangedCorrespondedExplainedParticipatedRespondedArticulatedCreatedExpressedLedPersuadedSoldAuthoredDebatedFormulatedLecturedPresentedSolicitedClarifiedDefinedFurnishedListenedPromotedCollaboratedDevelopedHelpedProposedSpokeCommunicatedDirectedIdentifiedMarketedPublicizedSuggestedComposedDiscussedIncorporatedMediatedReadSummarizedCondensedDispatchedInfluencedModeratedReasonedSynthesizedConferredDistinguishedInteractedMotivatedReconciledTranslated

Creative sKills AbstractedCustomizedEstablishedInitiatedModifiedRevitalizedActedDesignedExploredInnovatedOriginatedShapedAdaptedDevelopedFashionedInstitutedPaintedSharedBeganDevisedFormulatedIntegratedPerceivedSetCombinedDirectedFoundedIntroducedPerformedSolidifiedComposedgeneratedInventedPhotographedSolvedConceptualizedDisplayedIllustratedLaunchedPlannedSynthesizedCondensedDrewImaginedMemorizedPublishedVisualizedCreatedEntertainedImportedModeledRevisedWrote

managementleadership sKills AccentuatedControlledEstablishedIncreasedOversawRestructuredAdministeredConvertedEvaluatedInitiatedPerformedReviewedAdvancedCoordinatedExecutedInspectedPlannedSalvagedAnalyzedCutExpandedInstitutedPresidedSavedAppointedDecidedFine-TunedLedPrioritizedScheduledApprovedDelegatedgeneratedManagedProducedSecuredAssignedDevelopedHandledMergedQuadrupledSelectedAttainedDirectedHeadedModeratedRecommendedStreamlinedChairedDoubledHiredMotivatedRecoveredStrengthenedConsideredEliminatedHostedNavigatedRecruitedSupervised

researCh sKills AnalyzedCritiquedExaminedObservedScannedBrandedDecidedExperimentedInspectedOrganizedStudiedCataloguedDetectedExploredInterpretedPerceivedSolvedClarifiedDeterminedExtractedInterviewedPublishedSummarizedCollectedDiagnosedExtrapolatedInventedRecognizedSurveyedCompiledDifferentiatedFormulatedInvestigatedSynthesizedComparedDocumentedgatheredLinkedResearchedSystematized

FinanCial sKills AdministeredAuditedCorrectedForecastedMeasuredReconciledAdjustedBalancedDecreasedIncreasedNettedReducedAllocatedBudgetedDetailedPlannedResearchedAppraisedComputedDevelopedProgrammedSolvedCalculatedDeterminedMaintainedPreparedRetrieved

Reacutesumeacute Action Words

helping sKills AdaptedAttendedDevelopedFamiliarizedMentoredRepresentedAdjustedCaredFurtheredMotivatedResolvedAdvisedClarifiedDiagnosedguidedPerceivedSafeguardedAdvocatedCoachedDirectedHelpedPreventedServicedAidedCollaboratedEducatedIntegratedProvidedSimplifiedAnsweredContributedEncouragedInsuredReferredSpokeArrangedCooperatedEnsuredIntervenedRehabilitatedSuppliedAssessedCounseledExpeditedLedRelatedSupportedAssistedDemonstratedFacilitatedListenedRendered

organizationaldetail sKills AccomplishedComparedExecutedLoggedProvidedRoutedAchievedCompiledFacilitatedMaintainedPurchasedScheduledApprovedCompletedFiledRecordedScreenedArrangedConfiguredFollowedMonitoredRegisteredStandardizedCataloguedCorrectedObtainedReservedSubmittedChartedCorrespondedgeneratedOperatedRespondedSuppliedClassifiedDispatchedImplementedOrderedRetainedSystematizedCodedDistributedIncorporatedOrganizedRetrievedTabulated

teaChing sKills AdaptedCommunicatedEmpoweredFocusedInstructedSimulatedAdoptedConductedEnabledguidedInventedStimulatedAdvisedCoordinatedEncouragedIndividualizedMotivatedTaughtBenchmarkedCounseledEnlightenedInfluencedPersuadedTestedBriefedCritiquedEvaluatedInformedSchooledTrainedClarifiedDecidedExplainedInitiatedShapedTransmittedCoachedDevelopedFacilitatedInstilledSharedTutored

teChniCal sKills AdaptedComputedDeterminedMaintainedRectifiedRestoredAppliedConservedDevelopedOperatedRe-designedSolvedAssembledConstructedEngineeredOverhauledRe-engineeredSpecializedAutomatedConvertedFabricatedPrintedRegulatedStandardizedBuiltDebuggedFortifiedProgrammedRemodeledStudiedCalculatedDesignedInstalledRebuiltRepairedUpgraded

manual sKills AssembledBuiltDroveMovedPulledSkilledBoundControlledFedOperatedTendedBentDrilledHandledPerformedRetooledWorked

Usethislistofverbstodescribeyourskillstoanemployerwhencreatingyourreacutesumeacutecover letter and application materials

12 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

objective

Tousemyskillsandexperienceinarewardingpositionwithyourcompany

education

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employment

Cafeacute yumm Assistant2008ndash2009

IescortedcustomerstotheirtablesandarrangedtheirseatingpresentedmenusandansweredquestionsaboutmenuitemsIhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills

orgon state universityOfficeWorker2011ndashPresent

y Completedavarietyofwrittenprojectsandpresentedworkstatustosupervisor

gt Createdofficemanuals

gt Typedminutes

gt Wrotepamphlets

y Maintainedofficeschedulingandeventcalendars

gt Enteredeventsoncalendar

gt Enteredpersonwhoscheduleeventoncalendar

leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

Member sales Club

Member Finance Club

Computer skills

MicrosoftWord

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APPLYI Ng

When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

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Reacutesumeacute Samples

APPLYI Ng

M

atthew Sm

ith m

atthewsm

ithyahoocom

(503) 555-5555 2525 C

rystal Court Salem

Oregon 97304

______________________________________________________________________________ E

DU

CA

TIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

inistration Marketing

Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

RK

EX

PER

IEN

CE

Ivey Performance M

arketing Public Relations Intern

Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

EM

IC H

ON

OR

S amp A

CT

IVIT

IES

D

eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

M

arketing Club M

ember 2012-C

urrent

Am

erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

TE

R SK

ILL

S Social M

edia Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram

Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

eacute Here you can list your previous employm

ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

een 10-12 pt Decide how you w

ant to highlight section headings Som

e people use bold and a larger font size (14-18 pt) to highlight their nam

e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

eacute outlinesam

ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

ERN

AN

DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

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YINg

sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

16 College of Business | Career Success Guide

APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

RVIEW

INg

SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

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Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

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Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

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Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

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Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

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EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

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Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

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Contentspreparing 4

CareerExploration 5JobSearchStrategy 6InformationalInterviews 7PersonalBrand 8

applying 10

ReacutesumeacuteActionWords 11WhatNotToDo 12ReacutesumeacuteSamples 14PortfolioDevelopment 17CoverLetter 20References 21

interviewing 22

TypesofInterviews 23STARMethod 24InterviewQuestions 25Follow-Up 26Negotiating 27

Business etiquette 28

ProfessionalCommunication 29Networking 30ElevatorPitch 31LinkedIn 32ProfessionalDress 33

Career suCCess Center events 34

College oF Business Career suCCess Center (CsC)102AustinHallcscoregonstateedu541-737-8957

businessoregonstateeducareers

DearStudent

CongratulationsontakingthefirststepinyourcareersearchItmayfeellikeyouhavealotoftimebeforeyourfirstprofessionaljobbuttheprepara-tionandsearchbeginnowTheCollegeofBusinessCareerSuccessCenter(CSC)isheretohelpyouthroughthisprocessmdashitisourgoaltomakeyouprofession-readyWewilldothisbyprovidingthetoolstobesuccessfulbyhelpingtodefineyourcareerpathandbyguidingyouinyourjobsearch

ThisCareer Guideisdesignedasaworkbooktohelpmaximizeyouroppor-tunitiesintheCollegeofBusinessandprovidetheguidancetobeatopcandi-dateinacompetitiveinternshipandjobsearchenvironment

Acareersearchisamulti-yearmulti-stepprocessIneachyearatOregonStateyouwilltackledifferentaspectsofthisprocessmdashfromself-assessmentandcareerexplorationtobrandingyourselfandinformationalinterviewstoreacutesumeacuteandcoverletterwritingtogettinganinternshipandnegotiatingajobofferYourcareersearchisanon-goingprocessthatbeginsnowandevolvesthroughyourtimeintheCollegeofBusiness

TheCareer GuideisintendedtobeusedwiththeotherassistancetheCSCprovidesincludingprofessionaldevelopmentworkshopscareerbootcampsvisitingcompaniesindustrysessionsnetworkingopportunitiesandmeetingwiththeCSCstaffItrsquosnevertooearlytoscheduleanappointmentwithustobegindiscussingyourcareerpathandcareer-relatedtopics

YourcareerstartsnowWelookforwardtoworkingwithyouandhelpingguideyoutotheinternshipsandjobofyourdreams

pam Knowles Brandi Fuhrman tamara mitchellExecutiveDirector AssistantDirector CareerAdvisorforIndustryRelations

ldquoYour work is going to fill a large part of your life and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work And the only way to do great work is to love what you dordquo

-steve Jobs

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Career Exploration

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selF-assessmentMeetwithacareeradvisorto

Identifyyourinterestsskillsvaluesandpersonalitycharacteristics

Takecareerassessmentsanddiscussresults

Evaluatemajorandcareeroptions

Developapersonalbrandtoguideyourcareerdecision

Constructareacutesumeacutehighlightingskillscontributionsandresults

maJor explorationConsideracademicoptionsbygatheringinformationaboutavarietyofmajors

Utilizeresourcestoconductresearchconcerningbusinessmajorsatbusinessoregonstateedu

gatherinformationfromupperclassmenandacademicadvisorstolearnaboutvariousacademicprograms

Identifymajorsthatfityourpersonalitytraitsinterestsvaluesandabilities

Meetwithanacademicadvisortodevelopaplanofstudy

Attendvariousstudentorganizationmeetingstohelpdetermineyourintersts

Selecting a major andor a career path might seem like a daunting task Use the following checklist to help determine your interests strengths and potential career paths

Career explorationIdentifyfutureoptionsbasedoninformationregardingavarietyofcareers

UtilizeresourcestoconductresearchaboutvariouscareersCSCwebsiteclubsinformationsessionsbusinessroundtablesandcompanyvisits

Networkbyconductinginformationalinterviewswithcareerprofessionalsinyourfieldofinterest

MeetwithaCSCrepresentativetodevelopacareerplan

gain relevant experienCeExplorepotentialcareersanddevelopskillsthatarerequiredtoachievesuccessObtainrelevantexperiencebyldquotestdrivingrdquopotentialcareersthrough

Internshipco-opjobopportunities

Undergraduateandgraduateresearchopportunitiesinyourfieldofinterest

Involvementincampuscommunityorprofessionalorganizations

Jobshadowingaprofessional

Volunteeropportunities

Internshipsco-opsandorfull-timejobsthatmatchyourinterestsExpandyourjobsearchbyconsidering

greenjobs(environmentallyfriendly)

Smallercompanies

governmentjobs

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Job Search StrategyBeforeyoustartsendingoutreacutesumeacutesusethefollowingactionplantoprepareforyourjobsearch

1 Know yourselF IdentifyyourinterestsvaluesandskillsBeabletocommunicateyourskillsandaccomplishmentstoemployers

2 have an aCtion planMakealistofcompaniesthatyouareinterestedinResearchcompaniesandtheiropportunitiesSetgoalsandtrackdeadlines

3 Create a presenCeClearlyarticulaterelevantskillsinyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterandLinkedInFocusonaccomplishmentsratherthanjobdescriptionsTailoryourdocumentstoeachjoborinternshipyouapplyforCreateathoroughLinkedInprofileChecksocialmediatoensureprivacysettingsportrayyouinthemostprofessionalway

4 get proFessional experienCeWorkpart-timevolunteerandgetaninternshipConsiderresearchunpaidopportunitiesandjobshadows Joinstudentorganizationsinyourfieldandbeactive

5 Be open-mindedBeopentoalltypesofindustriesandjobsthatwillleverageyourskillsetLookforjobsinavarietyofgeographiclocationsDonrsquotfocusonajobtitleinsteadlookattheskillsrequiredforaposition

6 Consider other organizationsNon-profitsgovernmentSmallandmedium-sizedcompanies

7 develop a networKConductinformationalinterviews JoinprofessionalassociationsandclubsLeveragesocialmediatoconnectwithprofessionalsinyourdesiredareaAttendnetworkingopportunitiesprovidedtoyoubytheCollegeofBusinessNetworkonLinkedIn

8 maintain presenCePeriodicallyreachouttocompaniesrecruitersandprofessionalsinyournetworkReachouttoemployerstwoweeksaftersubmittingyourreacutesumeacutetoseeiftheyreceiveditandtoreiterateyourinterestSendathankyounotewithinonedayofconnectingwithacontactorrecruiter

9 asK For helpAskyournetworkforadviceorleadsVisittheCSCandtalktoacareeradvisorLeverageyourpeersandprofessorsaboutopportunitiesoradvice

10 Be patient and positiveExpectyourjobserachtotakesixmonthsormorePeriodicallyfocusyourenergyonothertasksandorhobbiesTryadifferentapproachifyourcurrentoneisnrsquotworkingReachouttotheCSCforanyhelpyoumayneed

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To find out what an industry company or position is really like talk with professionals in careers you are considering They can provide a sense of the real life experiences challenges opportunities and hidden demands as well as the drawbacksandlimitationsofthespecificcareerindustryorcompanyAninformationalinterviewisahighlyfocusedinformationgatheringsessiondesignedtohelpyouchooseorrefineyourcareerpathbygivingyoutheldquoinsiderrdquopointofviewItalsoallowsyoutoexpandyournetwork

Informational Interviews

Theinformationalinterviewallowsyouto

y gathervaluableinformationfromindustryprofessionalsoncareerplanningandjobsearchstrategies

y Discovertherealitiesofaparticularcareerfieldandwhatitisreallyliketoworkinagivenindustry

y Evaluatewhetherthecareeriscompatiblewithyourskillsinterestslifestyleandgoals

y Receivespecificsuggestionsonhowandwheretoacquiretheexperienceandknowledgerequired

y Developconfidenceininterviewingwithprofessionalsbydiscussingyourinterestsandgoals

y gainaccesstothehiddenjobmarketMorethan80ofqualityjobsaresecuredthroughnetworking

y Expandyournetworkinthefieldofinterestforfutureopportunities

y gainreferralstootherprofessionalsinthesamefieldforadditionalnetworking

how do i Find the ContaCts For the inFormational interviewUsuallyyouwilltalkwithapersonyoudonrsquotknowpersonallybuttowhomyouhavebeenreferredAskfriendsfamilymemberscolleaguesfacultymembersandformeremployersforareferralforaninformationalinterviewThismaysoundintimidatingbutmostpeopleactuallyenjoytalkingabouttheirjobsandgivingcareeradviceAlsoleveragetheAlumniConnectionsonLinkedIntofindBeaverAlumniinyourareasofinterest

the Best questions to asKin an informational interview (pick and choose)

Questionsabouttheinterviewer

WhatdoyoudoatthecompanyWhydidyoudecidetoworkhereWhatdoyoulikeaboutworkingherewhatarethechallenges

Questionsaboutthecompany

WhatarethemaingoalsofthecompanyWhatisthecompanycultureWhattypeofpeoplearesuccessfulherewhatqualitiesdotheyhaveWhatistheethicalpolicystandardofthecompany

Questionsabouthowtogetthejob

IsawXjobonthecompanywebsiteIsthissomethingIrsquodbeagoodfitforWhichisthebestwaytofindoutaboutopportunitiesWhichisthebestwaytoexpressinterestinthemWhatisthebestwaytokeepintouchwithyou

Yourcustomquestionsbasedonyourresearch

Incorporatetheresearchyouhavedoneonthecompany IncorporatewhatyouknowabouttheinterviewerAnycommonconnections Askquestionsthatleadtheconversationinadirectionwhereyoucandemonstrateyourstrengths

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Whenestablishingyourpersonalbrand(onlineorotherwise)threeimportantquestionstoaskyourselfare y What makes me great y Whatmakesmeunique y What makes me compelling

IfyoucananswerthesethreequestionsbylookingatyouronlinebrandyouknowyouhavestartedtobuildasolidfoundationThekeytoanoutstandingpersonalbrandismakingsurewhoyouthinkyouarewhatyoudoandsayandhow others perceive you match

Personal BrandPREPARINg

strategies For developing a personal Brand1 put your best foot forwardWhetheritisdressingprofessionallyorresearchingacompanythoroughlybeforemeetingwiththem

puttingthetimeintomakeagreatimpressionwillpayoffintheend

2 define your own reputationLittlethingslikealwaysdressingappropriatelyandshowingupontimearenoticedandappreciatedDeterminewhatyouwanttoberememberedforandmakeithappenmdashthismaysetyouapartfromothers

3 google yourselfMakesureyouronlinepresenceisappropriatebysearchingyourownnameDeleteanythingthatwouldmakeyouuncomfortablediscussinginaninterview

4 use professional correspondenceEmailsshouldincludeaconciseandclearsubjectlinerelevantcontentandbefromanappropriateemailaddressVoicemailsshouldhaveaprofessionaltone

5 Keep your linkedin profile detailed and up to date RecruitersuseLinkedIntofindpossiblecandidatesfornewjobsKeytermsrelevanttoyourindustrywillallowcompaniestofindyourprofilemoreeasily

6 expand your linkedin network Connectingto10newpeopleeachweekonLinkedInwillexpandyourcontactsto500+withinayear

7 Check social media privacy settingsEnsureonlywhatyouwantsharedisviewableSocialmediasiteswillsometimeschangesettingswithoutgainingyourapproval

8 Be positive WhetheronlineorinpersonmakesurewhatyousayandhowyouinteractwithothersispositiveNoonewantstohirearudeornegativepersonWhenpostingtosocialmediasitesmakesureyouarepositiveandupliftingaspostscanbesharedandre-tweetedbeyondyourintendedaudience

9 Be consistent UsethesamenameonlineasyouwouldwhenapplyingforajobThisconsistencywillallowyourpersonalbrandbasetobemoreeasilyaccessed

10 Be honest NeverlieaboutyouraccomplishmentsoraccoladesYouwilllosecredibilityifemployersfindoutyouprovidedfalseinformationormisrepresentedyourself

Who i think i am

What i say and do

Perceptions of others

personalbrand

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 9

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10 College of Business | Career Success Guide

aPPLYinG

use a power statement

use action words to highlight skills

Be specific

tailor your reacutesumeacute for each position

highlight accomplishments instead of duties

avoid these words

remove all skills on your reacutesumeacute that are not transferrable or will not be used in the job for which you are applying

include these sections

determine which other sections to include

avoid using more than one font

Fold your reacutesumeacute into four sections to see if your text is evenly spaced and can be easily skimmed

ask someone to review your reacutesumeacute

include discipline-specific information

Reacutesumeacute TipsPowerstatement=actionverb+shortdescriptionofatask+

resultsquantifiedinpercentagesnumbersandconcrete

achievements

Me ChanceDevelop HardFirst TimeLearning Myself

EducationWorkExperience

AccountingIncludegPABISDemonstrateexperiencewithcomputersandsoftwareMarketingUseasmallpersonallydesignedlogo

ObjectiveSummary

CommunityInvolvementAccomplishments

AwardsActivities

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 11

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Creative sKills AbstractedCustomizedEstablishedInitiatedModifiedRevitalizedActedDesignedExploredInnovatedOriginatedShapedAdaptedDevelopedFashionedInstitutedPaintedSharedBeganDevisedFormulatedIntegratedPerceivedSetCombinedDirectedFoundedIntroducedPerformedSolidifiedComposedgeneratedInventedPhotographedSolvedConceptualizedDisplayedIllustratedLaunchedPlannedSynthesizedCondensedDrewImaginedMemorizedPublishedVisualizedCreatedEntertainedImportedModeledRevisedWrote

managementleadership sKills AccentuatedControlledEstablishedIncreasedOversawRestructuredAdministeredConvertedEvaluatedInitiatedPerformedReviewedAdvancedCoordinatedExecutedInspectedPlannedSalvagedAnalyzedCutExpandedInstitutedPresidedSavedAppointedDecidedFine-TunedLedPrioritizedScheduledApprovedDelegatedgeneratedManagedProducedSecuredAssignedDevelopedHandledMergedQuadrupledSelectedAttainedDirectedHeadedModeratedRecommendedStreamlinedChairedDoubledHiredMotivatedRecoveredStrengthenedConsideredEliminatedHostedNavigatedRecruitedSupervised

researCh sKills AnalyzedCritiquedExaminedObservedScannedBrandedDecidedExperimentedInspectedOrganizedStudiedCataloguedDetectedExploredInterpretedPerceivedSolvedClarifiedDeterminedExtractedInterviewedPublishedSummarizedCollectedDiagnosedExtrapolatedInventedRecognizedSurveyedCompiledDifferentiatedFormulatedInvestigatedSynthesizedComparedDocumentedgatheredLinkedResearchedSystematized

FinanCial sKills AdministeredAuditedCorrectedForecastedMeasuredReconciledAdjustedBalancedDecreasedIncreasedNettedReducedAllocatedBudgetedDetailedPlannedResearchedAppraisedComputedDevelopedProgrammedSolvedCalculatedDeterminedMaintainedPreparedRetrieved

Reacutesumeacute Action Words

helping sKills AdaptedAttendedDevelopedFamiliarizedMentoredRepresentedAdjustedCaredFurtheredMotivatedResolvedAdvisedClarifiedDiagnosedguidedPerceivedSafeguardedAdvocatedCoachedDirectedHelpedPreventedServicedAidedCollaboratedEducatedIntegratedProvidedSimplifiedAnsweredContributedEncouragedInsuredReferredSpokeArrangedCooperatedEnsuredIntervenedRehabilitatedSuppliedAssessedCounseledExpeditedLedRelatedSupportedAssistedDemonstratedFacilitatedListenedRendered

organizationaldetail sKills AccomplishedComparedExecutedLoggedProvidedRoutedAchievedCompiledFacilitatedMaintainedPurchasedScheduledApprovedCompletedFiledRecordedScreenedArrangedConfiguredFollowedMonitoredRegisteredStandardizedCataloguedCorrectedObtainedReservedSubmittedChartedCorrespondedgeneratedOperatedRespondedSuppliedClassifiedDispatchedImplementedOrderedRetainedSystematizedCodedDistributedIncorporatedOrganizedRetrievedTabulated

teaChing sKills AdaptedCommunicatedEmpoweredFocusedInstructedSimulatedAdoptedConductedEnabledguidedInventedStimulatedAdvisedCoordinatedEncouragedIndividualizedMotivatedTaughtBenchmarkedCounseledEnlightenedInfluencedPersuadedTestedBriefedCritiquedEvaluatedInformedSchooledTrainedClarifiedDecidedExplainedInitiatedShapedTransmittedCoachedDevelopedFacilitatedInstilledSharedTutored

teChniCal sKills AdaptedComputedDeterminedMaintainedRectifiedRestoredAppliedConservedDevelopedOperatedRe-designedSolvedAssembledConstructedEngineeredOverhauledRe-engineeredSpecializedAutomatedConvertedFabricatedPrintedRegulatedStandardizedBuiltDebuggedFortifiedProgrammedRemodeledStudiedCalculatedDesignedInstalledRebuiltRepairedUpgraded

manual sKills AssembledBuiltDroveMovedPulledSkilledBoundControlledFedOperatedTendedBentDrilledHandledPerformedRetooledWorked

Usethislistofverbstodescribeyourskillstoanemployerwhencreatingyourreacutesumeacutecover letter and application materials

12 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

objective

Tousemyskillsandexperienceinarewardingpositionwithyourcompany

education

osuBS in Marketing __

gPA375

Corvallis high schoolDiploma2009-2012

employment

Cafeacute yumm Assistant2008ndash2009

IescortedcustomerstotheirtablesandarrangedtheirseatingpresentedmenusandansweredquestionsaboutmenuitemsIhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills

orgon state universityOfficeWorker2011ndashPresent

y Completedavarietyofwrittenprojectsandpresentedworkstatustosupervisor

gt Createdofficemanuals

gt Typedminutes

gt Wrotepamphlets

y Maintainedofficeschedulingandeventcalendars

gt Enteredeventsoncalendar

gt Enteredpersonwhoscheduleeventoncalendar

leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

Member sales Club

Member Finance Club

Computer skills

MicrosoftWord

1

23

4

56 7 8

910

1112

13 1415

1617

18

APPLYI Ng

When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

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14 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacute Samples

APPLYI Ng

M

atthew Sm

ith m

atthewsm

ithyahoocom

(503) 555-5555 2525 C

rystal Court Salem

Oregon 97304

______________________________________________________________________________ E

DU

CA

TIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

inistration Marketing

Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

RK

EX

PER

IEN

CE

Ivey Performance M

arketing Public Relations Intern

Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

EM

IC H

ON

OR

S amp A

CT

IVIT

IES

D

eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

M

arketing Club M

ember 2012-C

urrent

Am

erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

TE

R SK

ILL

S Social M

edia Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram

Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

eacute Here you can list your previous employm

ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

een 10-12 pt Decide how you w

ant to highlight section headings Som

e people use bold and a larger font size (14-18 pt) to highlight their nam

e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

eacute outlinesam

ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

ERN

AN

DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

APPL

YINg

sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

16 College of Business | Career Success Guide

APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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18 College of Business | Career Success Guide

y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

APPLYI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

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KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

APPL

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22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

RVIEW

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

INTE

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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PrEParinG

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 5

Career Exploration

PREP

ARIN

g

selF-assessmentMeetwithacareeradvisorto

Identifyyourinterestsskillsvaluesandpersonalitycharacteristics

Takecareerassessmentsanddiscussresults

Evaluatemajorandcareeroptions

Developapersonalbrandtoguideyourcareerdecision

Constructareacutesumeacutehighlightingskillscontributionsandresults

maJor explorationConsideracademicoptionsbygatheringinformationaboutavarietyofmajors

Utilizeresourcestoconductresearchconcerningbusinessmajorsatbusinessoregonstateedu

gatherinformationfromupperclassmenandacademicadvisorstolearnaboutvariousacademicprograms

Identifymajorsthatfityourpersonalitytraitsinterestsvaluesandabilities

Meetwithanacademicadvisortodevelopaplanofstudy

Attendvariousstudentorganizationmeetingstohelpdetermineyourintersts

Selecting a major andor a career path might seem like a daunting task Use the following checklist to help determine your interests strengths and potential career paths

Career explorationIdentifyfutureoptionsbasedoninformationregardingavarietyofcareers

UtilizeresourcestoconductresearchaboutvariouscareersCSCwebsiteclubsinformationsessionsbusinessroundtablesandcompanyvisits

Networkbyconductinginformationalinterviewswithcareerprofessionalsinyourfieldofinterest

MeetwithaCSCrepresentativetodevelopacareerplan

gain relevant experienCeExplorepotentialcareersanddevelopskillsthatarerequiredtoachievesuccessObtainrelevantexperiencebyldquotestdrivingrdquopotentialcareersthrough

Internshipco-opjobopportunities

Undergraduateandgraduateresearchopportunitiesinyourfieldofinterest

Involvementincampuscommunityorprofessionalorganizations

Jobshadowingaprofessional

Volunteeropportunities

Internshipsco-opsandorfull-timejobsthatmatchyourinterestsExpandyourjobsearchbyconsidering

greenjobs(environmentallyfriendly)

Smallercompanies

governmentjobs

6 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Job Search StrategyBeforeyoustartsendingoutreacutesumeacutesusethefollowingactionplantoprepareforyourjobsearch

1 Know yourselF IdentifyyourinterestsvaluesandskillsBeabletocommunicateyourskillsandaccomplishmentstoemployers

2 have an aCtion planMakealistofcompaniesthatyouareinterestedinResearchcompaniesandtheiropportunitiesSetgoalsandtrackdeadlines

3 Create a presenCeClearlyarticulaterelevantskillsinyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterandLinkedInFocusonaccomplishmentsratherthanjobdescriptionsTailoryourdocumentstoeachjoborinternshipyouapplyforCreateathoroughLinkedInprofileChecksocialmediatoensureprivacysettingsportrayyouinthemostprofessionalway

4 get proFessional experienCeWorkpart-timevolunteerandgetaninternshipConsiderresearchunpaidopportunitiesandjobshadows Joinstudentorganizationsinyourfieldandbeactive

5 Be open-mindedBeopentoalltypesofindustriesandjobsthatwillleverageyourskillsetLookforjobsinavarietyofgeographiclocationsDonrsquotfocusonajobtitleinsteadlookattheskillsrequiredforaposition

6 Consider other organizationsNon-profitsgovernmentSmallandmedium-sizedcompanies

7 develop a networKConductinformationalinterviews JoinprofessionalassociationsandclubsLeveragesocialmediatoconnectwithprofessionalsinyourdesiredareaAttendnetworkingopportunitiesprovidedtoyoubytheCollegeofBusinessNetworkonLinkedIn

8 maintain presenCePeriodicallyreachouttocompaniesrecruitersandprofessionalsinyournetworkReachouttoemployerstwoweeksaftersubmittingyourreacutesumeacutetoseeiftheyreceiveditandtoreiterateyourinterestSendathankyounotewithinonedayofconnectingwithacontactorrecruiter

9 asK For helpAskyournetworkforadviceorleadsVisittheCSCandtalktoacareeradvisorLeverageyourpeersandprofessorsaboutopportunitiesoradvice

10 Be patient and positiveExpectyourjobserachtotakesixmonthsormorePeriodicallyfocusyourenergyonothertasksandorhobbiesTryadifferentapproachifyourcurrentoneisnrsquotworkingReachouttotheCSCforanyhelpyoumayneed

PREPARINg

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 7

To find out what an industry company or position is really like talk with professionals in careers you are considering They can provide a sense of the real life experiences challenges opportunities and hidden demands as well as the drawbacksandlimitationsofthespecificcareerindustryorcompanyAninformationalinterviewisahighlyfocusedinformationgatheringsessiondesignedtohelpyouchooseorrefineyourcareerpathbygivingyoutheldquoinsiderrdquopointofviewItalsoallowsyoutoexpandyournetwork

Informational Interviews

Theinformationalinterviewallowsyouto

y gathervaluableinformationfromindustryprofessionalsoncareerplanningandjobsearchstrategies

y Discovertherealitiesofaparticularcareerfieldandwhatitisreallyliketoworkinagivenindustry

y Evaluatewhetherthecareeriscompatiblewithyourskillsinterestslifestyleandgoals

y Receivespecificsuggestionsonhowandwheretoacquiretheexperienceandknowledgerequired

y Developconfidenceininterviewingwithprofessionalsbydiscussingyourinterestsandgoals

y gainaccesstothehiddenjobmarketMorethan80ofqualityjobsaresecuredthroughnetworking

y Expandyournetworkinthefieldofinterestforfutureopportunities

y gainreferralstootherprofessionalsinthesamefieldforadditionalnetworking

how do i Find the ContaCts For the inFormational interviewUsuallyyouwilltalkwithapersonyoudonrsquotknowpersonallybuttowhomyouhavebeenreferredAskfriendsfamilymemberscolleaguesfacultymembersandformeremployersforareferralforaninformationalinterviewThismaysoundintimidatingbutmostpeopleactuallyenjoytalkingabouttheirjobsandgivingcareeradviceAlsoleveragetheAlumniConnectionsonLinkedIntofindBeaverAlumniinyourareasofinterest

the Best questions to asKin an informational interview (pick and choose)

Questionsabouttheinterviewer

WhatdoyoudoatthecompanyWhydidyoudecidetoworkhereWhatdoyoulikeaboutworkingherewhatarethechallenges

Questionsaboutthecompany

WhatarethemaingoalsofthecompanyWhatisthecompanycultureWhattypeofpeoplearesuccessfulherewhatqualitiesdotheyhaveWhatistheethicalpolicystandardofthecompany

Questionsabouthowtogetthejob

IsawXjobonthecompanywebsiteIsthissomethingIrsquodbeagoodfitforWhichisthebestwaytofindoutaboutopportunitiesWhichisthebestwaytoexpressinterestinthemWhatisthebestwaytokeepintouchwithyou

Yourcustomquestionsbasedonyourresearch

Incorporatetheresearchyouhavedoneonthecompany IncorporatewhatyouknowabouttheinterviewerAnycommonconnections Askquestionsthatleadtheconversationinadirectionwhereyoucandemonstrateyourstrengths

PREP

ARIN

g

8 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Whenestablishingyourpersonalbrand(onlineorotherwise)threeimportantquestionstoaskyourselfare y What makes me great y Whatmakesmeunique y What makes me compelling

IfyoucananswerthesethreequestionsbylookingatyouronlinebrandyouknowyouhavestartedtobuildasolidfoundationThekeytoanoutstandingpersonalbrandismakingsurewhoyouthinkyouarewhatyoudoandsayandhow others perceive you match

Personal BrandPREPARINg

strategies For developing a personal Brand1 put your best foot forwardWhetheritisdressingprofessionallyorresearchingacompanythoroughlybeforemeetingwiththem

puttingthetimeintomakeagreatimpressionwillpayoffintheend

2 define your own reputationLittlethingslikealwaysdressingappropriatelyandshowingupontimearenoticedandappreciatedDeterminewhatyouwanttoberememberedforandmakeithappenmdashthismaysetyouapartfromothers

3 google yourselfMakesureyouronlinepresenceisappropriatebysearchingyourownnameDeleteanythingthatwouldmakeyouuncomfortablediscussinginaninterview

4 use professional correspondenceEmailsshouldincludeaconciseandclearsubjectlinerelevantcontentandbefromanappropriateemailaddressVoicemailsshouldhaveaprofessionaltone

5 Keep your linkedin profile detailed and up to date RecruitersuseLinkedIntofindpossiblecandidatesfornewjobsKeytermsrelevanttoyourindustrywillallowcompaniestofindyourprofilemoreeasily

6 expand your linkedin network Connectingto10newpeopleeachweekonLinkedInwillexpandyourcontactsto500+withinayear

7 Check social media privacy settingsEnsureonlywhatyouwantsharedisviewableSocialmediasiteswillsometimeschangesettingswithoutgainingyourapproval

8 Be positive WhetheronlineorinpersonmakesurewhatyousayandhowyouinteractwithothersispositiveNoonewantstohirearudeornegativepersonWhenpostingtosocialmediasitesmakesureyouarepositiveandupliftingaspostscanbesharedandre-tweetedbeyondyourintendedaudience

9 Be consistent UsethesamenameonlineasyouwouldwhenapplyingforajobThisconsistencywillallowyourpersonalbrandbasetobemoreeasilyaccessed

10 Be honest NeverlieaboutyouraccomplishmentsoraccoladesYouwilllosecredibilityifemployersfindoutyouprovidedfalseinformationormisrepresentedyourself

Who i think i am

What i say and do

Perceptions of others

personalbrand

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 9

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10 College of Business | Career Success Guide

aPPLYinG

use a power statement

use action words to highlight skills

Be specific

tailor your reacutesumeacute for each position

highlight accomplishments instead of duties

avoid these words

remove all skills on your reacutesumeacute that are not transferrable or will not be used in the job for which you are applying

include these sections

determine which other sections to include

avoid using more than one font

Fold your reacutesumeacute into four sections to see if your text is evenly spaced and can be easily skimmed

ask someone to review your reacutesumeacute

include discipline-specific information

Reacutesumeacute TipsPowerstatement=actionverb+shortdescriptionofatask+

resultsquantifiedinpercentagesnumbersandconcrete

achievements

Me ChanceDevelop HardFirst TimeLearning Myself

EducationWorkExperience

AccountingIncludegPABISDemonstrateexperiencewithcomputersandsoftwareMarketingUseasmallpersonallydesignedlogo

ObjectiveSummary

CommunityInvolvementAccomplishments

AwardsActivities

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 11

APPL

YINg

CommuniCationpeople sKills AddressedContractedEditedInterviewedObservedReinforcedAdvertisedConveyedElicitedInvolvedObtainedReportedArbitratedConvincedEnlistedJoinedOutlinedResolvedArrangedCorrespondedExplainedParticipatedRespondedArticulatedCreatedExpressedLedPersuadedSoldAuthoredDebatedFormulatedLecturedPresentedSolicitedClarifiedDefinedFurnishedListenedPromotedCollaboratedDevelopedHelpedProposedSpokeCommunicatedDirectedIdentifiedMarketedPublicizedSuggestedComposedDiscussedIncorporatedMediatedReadSummarizedCondensedDispatchedInfluencedModeratedReasonedSynthesizedConferredDistinguishedInteractedMotivatedReconciledTranslated

Creative sKills AbstractedCustomizedEstablishedInitiatedModifiedRevitalizedActedDesignedExploredInnovatedOriginatedShapedAdaptedDevelopedFashionedInstitutedPaintedSharedBeganDevisedFormulatedIntegratedPerceivedSetCombinedDirectedFoundedIntroducedPerformedSolidifiedComposedgeneratedInventedPhotographedSolvedConceptualizedDisplayedIllustratedLaunchedPlannedSynthesizedCondensedDrewImaginedMemorizedPublishedVisualizedCreatedEntertainedImportedModeledRevisedWrote

managementleadership sKills AccentuatedControlledEstablishedIncreasedOversawRestructuredAdministeredConvertedEvaluatedInitiatedPerformedReviewedAdvancedCoordinatedExecutedInspectedPlannedSalvagedAnalyzedCutExpandedInstitutedPresidedSavedAppointedDecidedFine-TunedLedPrioritizedScheduledApprovedDelegatedgeneratedManagedProducedSecuredAssignedDevelopedHandledMergedQuadrupledSelectedAttainedDirectedHeadedModeratedRecommendedStreamlinedChairedDoubledHiredMotivatedRecoveredStrengthenedConsideredEliminatedHostedNavigatedRecruitedSupervised

researCh sKills AnalyzedCritiquedExaminedObservedScannedBrandedDecidedExperimentedInspectedOrganizedStudiedCataloguedDetectedExploredInterpretedPerceivedSolvedClarifiedDeterminedExtractedInterviewedPublishedSummarizedCollectedDiagnosedExtrapolatedInventedRecognizedSurveyedCompiledDifferentiatedFormulatedInvestigatedSynthesizedComparedDocumentedgatheredLinkedResearchedSystematized

FinanCial sKills AdministeredAuditedCorrectedForecastedMeasuredReconciledAdjustedBalancedDecreasedIncreasedNettedReducedAllocatedBudgetedDetailedPlannedResearchedAppraisedComputedDevelopedProgrammedSolvedCalculatedDeterminedMaintainedPreparedRetrieved

Reacutesumeacute Action Words

helping sKills AdaptedAttendedDevelopedFamiliarizedMentoredRepresentedAdjustedCaredFurtheredMotivatedResolvedAdvisedClarifiedDiagnosedguidedPerceivedSafeguardedAdvocatedCoachedDirectedHelpedPreventedServicedAidedCollaboratedEducatedIntegratedProvidedSimplifiedAnsweredContributedEncouragedInsuredReferredSpokeArrangedCooperatedEnsuredIntervenedRehabilitatedSuppliedAssessedCounseledExpeditedLedRelatedSupportedAssistedDemonstratedFacilitatedListenedRendered

organizationaldetail sKills AccomplishedComparedExecutedLoggedProvidedRoutedAchievedCompiledFacilitatedMaintainedPurchasedScheduledApprovedCompletedFiledRecordedScreenedArrangedConfiguredFollowedMonitoredRegisteredStandardizedCataloguedCorrectedObtainedReservedSubmittedChartedCorrespondedgeneratedOperatedRespondedSuppliedClassifiedDispatchedImplementedOrderedRetainedSystematizedCodedDistributedIncorporatedOrganizedRetrievedTabulated

teaChing sKills AdaptedCommunicatedEmpoweredFocusedInstructedSimulatedAdoptedConductedEnabledguidedInventedStimulatedAdvisedCoordinatedEncouragedIndividualizedMotivatedTaughtBenchmarkedCounseledEnlightenedInfluencedPersuadedTestedBriefedCritiquedEvaluatedInformedSchooledTrainedClarifiedDecidedExplainedInitiatedShapedTransmittedCoachedDevelopedFacilitatedInstilledSharedTutored

teChniCal sKills AdaptedComputedDeterminedMaintainedRectifiedRestoredAppliedConservedDevelopedOperatedRe-designedSolvedAssembledConstructedEngineeredOverhauledRe-engineeredSpecializedAutomatedConvertedFabricatedPrintedRegulatedStandardizedBuiltDebuggedFortifiedProgrammedRemodeledStudiedCalculatedDesignedInstalledRebuiltRepairedUpgraded

manual sKills AssembledBuiltDroveMovedPulledSkilledBoundControlledFedOperatedTendedBentDrilledHandledPerformedRetooledWorked

Usethislistofverbstodescribeyourskillstoanemployerwhencreatingyourreacutesumeacutecover letter and application materials

12 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

objective

Tousemyskillsandexperienceinarewardingpositionwithyourcompany

education

osuBS in Marketing __

gPA375

Corvallis high schoolDiploma2009-2012

employment

Cafeacute yumm Assistant2008ndash2009

IescortedcustomerstotheirtablesandarrangedtheirseatingpresentedmenusandansweredquestionsaboutmenuitemsIhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills

orgon state universityOfficeWorker2011ndashPresent

y Completedavarietyofwrittenprojectsandpresentedworkstatustosupervisor

gt Createdofficemanuals

gt Typedminutes

gt Wrotepamphlets

y Maintainedofficeschedulingandeventcalendars

gt Enteredeventsoncalendar

gt Enteredpersonwhoscheduleeventoncalendar

leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

Member sales Club

Member Finance Club

Computer skills

MicrosoftWord

1

23

4

56 7 8

910

1112

13 1415

1617

18

APPLYI Ng

When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

APPL

YINg

14 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacute Samples

APPLYI Ng

M

atthew Sm

ith m

atthewsm

ithyahoocom

(503) 555-5555 2525 C

rystal Court Salem

Oregon 97304

______________________________________________________________________________ E

DU

CA

TIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

inistration Marketing

Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

RK

EX

PER

IEN

CE

Ivey Performance M

arketing Public Relations Intern

Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

EM

IC H

ON

OR

S amp A

CT

IVIT

IES

D

eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

M

arketing Club M

ember 2012-C

urrent

Am

erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

TE

R SK

ILL

S Social M

edia Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram

Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

eacute Here you can list your previous employm

ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

een 10-12 pt Decide how you w

ant to highlight section headings Som

e people use bold and a larger font size (14-18 pt) to highlight their nam

e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

eacute outlinesam

ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

ERN

AN

DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

APPL

YINg

sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

16 College of Business | Career Success Guide

APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

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Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

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The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

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E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

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respect

responsibility

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 5

Career Exploration

PREP

ARIN

g

selF-assessmentMeetwithacareeradvisorto

Identifyyourinterestsskillsvaluesandpersonalitycharacteristics

Takecareerassessmentsanddiscussresults

Evaluatemajorandcareeroptions

Developapersonalbrandtoguideyourcareerdecision

Constructareacutesumeacutehighlightingskillscontributionsandresults

maJor explorationConsideracademicoptionsbygatheringinformationaboutavarietyofmajors

Utilizeresourcestoconductresearchconcerningbusinessmajorsatbusinessoregonstateedu

gatherinformationfromupperclassmenandacademicadvisorstolearnaboutvariousacademicprograms

Identifymajorsthatfityourpersonalitytraitsinterestsvaluesandabilities

Meetwithanacademicadvisortodevelopaplanofstudy

Attendvariousstudentorganizationmeetingstohelpdetermineyourintersts

Selecting a major andor a career path might seem like a daunting task Use the following checklist to help determine your interests strengths and potential career paths

Career explorationIdentifyfutureoptionsbasedoninformationregardingavarietyofcareers

UtilizeresourcestoconductresearchaboutvariouscareersCSCwebsiteclubsinformationsessionsbusinessroundtablesandcompanyvisits

Networkbyconductinginformationalinterviewswithcareerprofessionalsinyourfieldofinterest

MeetwithaCSCrepresentativetodevelopacareerplan

gain relevant experienCeExplorepotentialcareersanddevelopskillsthatarerequiredtoachievesuccessObtainrelevantexperiencebyldquotestdrivingrdquopotentialcareersthrough

Internshipco-opjobopportunities

Undergraduateandgraduateresearchopportunitiesinyourfieldofinterest

Involvementincampuscommunityorprofessionalorganizations

Jobshadowingaprofessional

Volunteeropportunities

Internshipsco-opsandorfull-timejobsthatmatchyourinterestsExpandyourjobsearchbyconsidering

greenjobs(environmentallyfriendly)

Smallercompanies

governmentjobs

6 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Job Search StrategyBeforeyoustartsendingoutreacutesumeacutesusethefollowingactionplantoprepareforyourjobsearch

1 Know yourselF IdentifyyourinterestsvaluesandskillsBeabletocommunicateyourskillsandaccomplishmentstoemployers

2 have an aCtion planMakealistofcompaniesthatyouareinterestedinResearchcompaniesandtheiropportunitiesSetgoalsandtrackdeadlines

3 Create a presenCeClearlyarticulaterelevantskillsinyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterandLinkedInFocusonaccomplishmentsratherthanjobdescriptionsTailoryourdocumentstoeachjoborinternshipyouapplyforCreateathoroughLinkedInprofileChecksocialmediatoensureprivacysettingsportrayyouinthemostprofessionalway

4 get proFessional experienCeWorkpart-timevolunteerandgetaninternshipConsiderresearchunpaidopportunitiesandjobshadows Joinstudentorganizationsinyourfieldandbeactive

5 Be open-mindedBeopentoalltypesofindustriesandjobsthatwillleverageyourskillsetLookforjobsinavarietyofgeographiclocationsDonrsquotfocusonajobtitleinsteadlookattheskillsrequiredforaposition

6 Consider other organizationsNon-profitsgovernmentSmallandmedium-sizedcompanies

7 develop a networKConductinformationalinterviews JoinprofessionalassociationsandclubsLeveragesocialmediatoconnectwithprofessionalsinyourdesiredareaAttendnetworkingopportunitiesprovidedtoyoubytheCollegeofBusinessNetworkonLinkedIn

8 maintain presenCePeriodicallyreachouttocompaniesrecruitersandprofessionalsinyournetworkReachouttoemployerstwoweeksaftersubmittingyourreacutesumeacutetoseeiftheyreceiveditandtoreiterateyourinterestSendathankyounotewithinonedayofconnectingwithacontactorrecruiter

9 asK For helpAskyournetworkforadviceorleadsVisittheCSCandtalktoacareeradvisorLeverageyourpeersandprofessorsaboutopportunitiesoradvice

10 Be patient and positiveExpectyourjobserachtotakesixmonthsormorePeriodicallyfocusyourenergyonothertasksandorhobbiesTryadifferentapproachifyourcurrentoneisnrsquotworkingReachouttotheCSCforanyhelpyoumayneed

PREPARINg

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 7

To find out what an industry company or position is really like talk with professionals in careers you are considering They can provide a sense of the real life experiences challenges opportunities and hidden demands as well as the drawbacksandlimitationsofthespecificcareerindustryorcompanyAninformationalinterviewisahighlyfocusedinformationgatheringsessiondesignedtohelpyouchooseorrefineyourcareerpathbygivingyoutheldquoinsiderrdquopointofviewItalsoallowsyoutoexpandyournetwork

Informational Interviews

Theinformationalinterviewallowsyouto

y gathervaluableinformationfromindustryprofessionalsoncareerplanningandjobsearchstrategies

y Discovertherealitiesofaparticularcareerfieldandwhatitisreallyliketoworkinagivenindustry

y Evaluatewhetherthecareeriscompatiblewithyourskillsinterestslifestyleandgoals

y Receivespecificsuggestionsonhowandwheretoacquiretheexperienceandknowledgerequired

y Developconfidenceininterviewingwithprofessionalsbydiscussingyourinterestsandgoals

y gainaccesstothehiddenjobmarketMorethan80ofqualityjobsaresecuredthroughnetworking

y Expandyournetworkinthefieldofinterestforfutureopportunities

y gainreferralstootherprofessionalsinthesamefieldforadditionalnetworking

how do i Find the ContaCts For the inFormational interviewUsuallyyouwilltalkwithapersonyoudonrsquotknowpersonallybuttowhomyouhavebeenreferredAskfriendsfamilymemberscolleaguesfacultymembersandformeremployersforareferralforaninformationalinterviewThismaysoundintimidatingbutmostpeopleactuallyenjoytalkingabouttheirjobsandgivingcareeradviceAlsoleveragetheAlumniConnectionsonLinkedIntofindBeaverAlumniinyourareasofinterest

the Best questions to asKin an informational interview (pick and choose)

Questionsabouttheinterviewer

WhatdoyoudoatthecompanyWhydidyoudecidetoworkhereWhatdoyoulikeaboutworkingherewhatarethechallenges

Questionsaboutthecompany

WhatarethemaingoalsofthecompanyWhatisthecompanycultureWhattypeofpeoplearesuccessfulherewhatqualitiesdotheyhaveWhatistheethicalpolicystandardofthecompany

Questionsabouthowtogetthejob

IsawXjobonthecompanywebsiteIsthissomethingIrsquodbeagoodfitforWhichisthebestwaytofindoutaboutopportunitiesWhichisthebestwaytoexpressinterestinthemWhatisthebestwaytokeepintouchwithyou

Yourcustomquestionsbasedonyourresearch

Incorporatetheresearchyouhavedoneonthecompany IncorporatewhatyouknowabouttheinterviewerAnycommonconnections Askquestionsthatleadtheconversationinadirectionwhereyoucandemonstrateyourstrengths

PREP

ARIN

g

8 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Whenestablishingyourpersonalbrand(onlineorotherwise)threeimportantquestionstoaskyourselfare y What makes me great y Whatmakesmeunique y What makes me compelling

IfyoucananswerthesethreequestionsbylookingatyouronlinebrandyouknowyouhavestartedtobuildasolidfoundationThekeytoanoutstandingpersonalbrandismakingsurewhoyouthinkyouarewhatyoudoandsayandhow others perceive you match

Personal BrandPREPARINg

strategies For developing a personal Brand1 put your best foot forwardWhetheritisdressingprofessionallyorresearchingacompanythoroughlybeforemeetingwiththem

puttingthetimeintomakeagreatimpressionwillpayoffintheend

2 define your own reputationLittlethingslikealwaysdressingappropriatelyandshowingupontimearenoticedandappreciatedDeterminewhatyouwanttoberememberedforandmakeithappenmdashthismaysetyouapartfromothers

3 google yourselfMakesureyouronlinepresenceisappropriatebysearchingyourownnameDeleteanythingthatwouldmakeyouuncomfortablediscussinginaninterview

4 use professional correspondenceEmailsshouldincludeaconciseandclearsubjectlinerelevantcontentandbefromanappropriateemailaddressVoicemailsshouldhaveaprofessionaltone

5 Keep your linkedin profile detailed and up to date RecruitersuseLinkedIntofindpossiblecandidatesfornewjobsKeytermsrelevanttoyourindustrywillallowcompaniestofindyourprofilemoreeasily

6 expand your linkedin network Connectingto10newpeopleeachweekonLinkedInwillexpandyourcontactsto500+withinayear

7 Check social media privacy settingsEnsureonlywhatyouwantsharedisviewableSocialmediasiteswillsometimeschangesettingswithoutgainingyourapproval

8 Be positive WhetheronlineorinpersonmakesurewhatyousayandhowyouinteractwithothersispositiveNoonewantstohirearudeornegativepersonWhenpostingtosocialmediasitesmakesureyouarepositiveandupliftingaspostscanbesharedandre-tweetedbeyondyourintendedaudience

9 Be consistent UsethesamenameonlineasyouwouldwhenapplyingforajobThisconsistencywillallowyourpersonalbrandbasetobemoreeasilyaccessed

10 Be honest NeverlieaboutyouraccomplishmentsoraccoladesYouwilllosecredibilityifemployersfindoutyouprovidedfalseinformationormisrepresentedyourself

Who i think i am

What i say and do

Perceptions of others

personalbrand

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 9

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ITrsquoS TIME TO TAKE A BIG STEP GOgoenterprisecom

Doug RiceTalent Acquisition Manager

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10 College of Business | Career Success Guide

aPPLYinG

use a power statement

use action words to highlight skills

Be specific

tailor your reacutesumeacute for each position

highlight accomplishments instead of duties

avoid these words

remove all skills on your reacutesumeacute that are not transferrable or will not be used in the job for which you are applying

include these sections

determine which other sections to include

avoid using more than one font

Fold your reacutesumeacute into four sections to see if your text is evenly spaced and can be easily skimmed

ask someone to review your reacutesumeacute

include discipline-specific information

Reacutesumeacute TipsPowerstatement=actionverb+shortdescriptionofatask+

resultsquantifiedinpercentagesnumbersandconcrete

achievements

Me ChanceDevelop HardFirst TimeLearning Myself

EducationWorkExperience

AccountingIncludegPABISDemonstrateexperiencewithcomputersandsoftwareMarketingUseasmallpersonallydesignedlogo

ObjectiveSummary

CommunityInvolvementAccomplishments

AwardsActivities

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 11

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CommuniCationpeople sKills AddressedContractedEditedInterviewedObservedReinforcedAdvertisedConveyedElicitedInvolvedObtainedReportedArbitratedConvincedEnlistedJoinedOutlinedResolvedArrangedCorrespondedExplainedParticipatedRespondedArticulatedCreatedExpressedLedPersuadedSoldAuthoredDebatedFormulatedLecturedPresentedSolicitedClarifiedDefinedFurnishedListenedPromotedCollaboratedDevelopedHelpedProposedSpokeCommunicatedDirectedIdentifiedMarketedPublicizedSuggestedComposedDiscussedIncorporatedMediatedReadSummarizedCondensedDispatchedInfluencedModeratedReasonedSynthesizedConferredDistinguishedInteractedMotivatedReconciledTranslated

Creative sKills AbstractedCustomizedEstablishedInitiatedModifiedRevitalizedActedDesignedExploredInnovatedOriginatedShapedAdaptedDevelopedFashionedInstitutedPaintedSharedBeganDevisedFormulatedIntegratedPerceivedSetCombinedDirectedFoundedIntroducedPerformedSolidifiedComposedgeneratedInventedPhotographedSolvedConceptualizedDisplayedIllustratedLaunchedPlannedSynthesizedCondensedDrewImaginedMemorizedPublishedVisualizedCreatedEntertainedImportedModeledRevisedWrote

managementleadership sKills AccentuatedControlledEstablishedIncreasedOversawRestructuredAdministeredConvertedEvaluatedInitiatedPerformedReviewedAdvancedCoordinatedExecutedInspectedPlannedSalvagedAnalyzedCutExpandedInstitutedPresidedSavedAppointedDecidedFine-TunedLedPrioritizedScheduledApprovedDelegatedgeneratedManagedProducedSecuredAssignedDevelopedHandledMergedQuadrupledSelectedAttainedDirectedHeadedModeratedRecommendedStreamlinedChairedDoubledHiredMotivatedRecoveredStrengthenedConsideredEliminatedHostedNavigatedRecruitedSupervised

researCh sKills AnalyzedCritiquedExaminedObservedScannedBrandedDecidedExperimentedInspectedOrganizedStudiedCataloguedDetectedExploredInterpretedPerceivedSolvedClarifiedDeterminedExtractedInterviewedPublishedSummarizedCollectedDiagnosedExtrapolatedInventedRecognizedSurveyedCompiledDifferentiatedFormulatedInvestigatedSynthesizedComparedDocumentedgatheredLinkedResearchedSystematized

FinanCial sKills AdministeredAuditedCorrectedForecastedMeasuredReconciledAdjustedBalancedDecreasedIncreasedNettedReducedAllocatedBudgetedDetailedPlannedResearchedAppraisedComputedDevelopedProgrammedSolvedCalculatedDeterminedMaintainedPreparedRetrieved

Reacutesumeacute Action Words

helping sKills AdaptedAttendedDevelopedFamiliarizedMentoredRepresentedAdjustedCaredFurtheredMotivatedResolvedAdvisedClarifiedDiagnosedguidedPerceivedSafeguardedAdvocatedCoachedDirectedHelpedPreventedServicedAidedCollaboratedEducatedIntegratedProvidedSimplifiedAnsweredContributedEncouragedInsuredReferredSpokeArrangedCooperatedEnsuredIntervenedRehabilitatedSuppliedAssessedCounseledExpeditedLedRelatedSupportedAssistedDemonstratedFacilitatedListenedRendered

organizationaldetail sKills AccomplishedComparedExecutedLoggedProvidedRoutedAchievedCompiledFacilitatedMaintainedPurchasedScheduledApprovedCompletedFiledRecordedScreenedArrangedConfiguredFollowedMonitoredRegisteredStandardizedCataloguedCorrectedObtainedReservedSubmittedChartedCorrespondedgeneratedOperatedRespondedSuppliedClassifiedDispatchedImplementedOrderedRetainedSystematizedCodedDistributedIncorporatedOrganizedRetrievedTabulated

teaChing sKills AdaptedCommunicatedEmpoweredFocusedInstructedSimulatedAdoptedConductedEnabledguidedInventedStimulatedAdvisedCoordinatedEncouragedIndividualizedMotivatedTaughtBenchmarkedCounseledEnlightenedInfluencedPersuadedTestedBriefedCritiquedEvaluatedInformedSchooledTrainedClarifiedDecidedExplainedInitiatedShapedTransmittedCoachedDevelopedFacilitatedInstilledSharedTutored

teChniCal sKills AdaptedComputedDeterminedMaintainedRectifiedRestoredAppliedConservedDevelopedOperatedRe-designedSolvedAssembledConstructedEngineeredOverhauledRe-engineeredSpecializedAutomatedConvertedFabricatedPrintedRegulatedStandardizedBuiltDebuggedFortifiedProgrammedRemodeledStudiedCalculatedDesignedInstalledRebuiltRepairedUpgraded

manual sKills AssembledBuiltDroveMovedPulledSkilledBoundControlledFedOperatedTendedBentDrilledHandledPerformedRetooledWorked

Usethislistofverbstodescribeyourskillstoanemployerwhencreatingyourreacutesumeacutecover letter and application materials

12 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

objective

Tousemyskillsandexperienceinarewardingpositionwithyourcompany

education

osuBS in Marketing __

gPA375

Corvallis high schoolDiploma2009-2012

employment

Cafeacute yumm Assistant2008ndash2009

IescortedcustomerstotheirtablesandarrangedtheirseatingpresentedmenusandansweredquestionsaboutmenuitemsIhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills

orgon state universityOfficeWorker2011ndashPresent

y Completedavarietyofwrittenprojectsandpresentedworkstatustosupervisor

gt Createdofficemanuals

gt Typedminutes

gt Wrotepamphlets

y Maintainedofficeschedulingandeventcalendars

gt Enteredeventsoncalendar

gt Enteredpersonwhoscheduleeventoncalendar

leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

Member sales Club

Member Finance Club

Computer skills

MicrosoftWord

1

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APPLYI Ng

When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

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Reacutesumeacute Samples

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Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

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Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

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Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

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IC H

ON

OR

S amp A

CT

IVIT

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eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

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Am

erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

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Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

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ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

een 10-12 pt Decide how you w

ant to highlight section headings Som

e people use bold and a larger font size (14-18 pt) to highlight their nam

e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

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ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

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AN

DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

APPL

YINg

sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

16 College of Business | Career Success Guide

APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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18 College of Business | Career Success Guide

y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

APPLYI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

RVIEW

INg

SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

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Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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integrity

respect

responsibility

September 2014

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6 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Job Search StrategyBeforeyoustartsendingoutreacutesumeacutesusethefollowingactionplantoprepareforyourjobsearch

1 Know yourselF IdentifyyourinterestsvaluesandskillsBeabletocommunicateyourskillsandaccomplishmentstoemployers

2 have an aCtion planMakealistofcompaniesthatyouareinterestedinResearchcompaniesandtheiropportunitiesSetgoalsandtrackdeadlines

3 Create a presenCeClearlyarticulaterelevantskillsinyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterandLinkedInFocusonaccomplishmentsratherthanjobdescriptionsTailoryourdocumentstoeachjoborinternshipyouapplyforCreateathoroughLinkedInprofileChecksocialmediatoensureprivacysettingsportrayyouinthemostprofessionalway

4 get proFessional experienCeWorkpart-timevolunteerandgetaninternshipConsiderresearchunpaidopportunitiesandjobshadows Joinstudentorganizationsinyourfieldandbeactive

5 Be open-mindedBeopentoalltypesofindustriesandjobsthatwillleverageyourskillsetLookforjobsinavarietyofgeographiclocationsDonrsquotfocusonajobtitleinsteadlookattheskillsrequiredforaposition

6 Consider other organizationsNon-profitsgovernmentSmallandmedium-sizedcompanies

7 develop a networKConductinformationalinterviews JoinprofessionalassociationsandclubsLeveragesocialmediatoconnectwithprofessionalsinyourdesiredareaAttendnetworkingopportunitiesprovidedtoyoubytheCollegeofBusinessNetworkonLinkedIn

8 maintain presenCePeriodicallyreachouttocompaniesrecruitersandprofessionalsinyournetworkReachouttoemployerstwoweeksaftersubmittingyourreacutesumeacutetoseeiftheyreceiveditandtoreiterateyourinterestSendathankyounotewithinonedayofconnectingwithacontactorrecruiter

9 asK For helpAskyournetworkforadviceorleadsVisittheCSCandtalktoacareeradvisorLeverageyourpeersandprofessorsaboutopportunitiesoradvice

10 Be patient and positiveExpectyourjobserachtotakesixmonthsormorePeriodicallyfocusyourenergyonothertasksandorhobbiesTryadifferentapproachifyourcurrentoneisnrsquotworkingReachouttotheCSCforanyhelpyoumayneed

PREPARINg

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 7

To find out what an industry company or position is really like talk with professionals in careers you are considering They can provide a sense of the real life experiences challenges opportunities and hidden demands as well as the drawbacksandlimitationsofthespecificcareerindustryorcompanyAninformationalinterviewisahighlyfocusedinformationgatheringsessiondesignedtohelpyouchooseorrefineyourcareerpathbygivingyoutheldquoinsiderrdquopointofviewItalsoallowsyoutoexpandyournetwork

Informational Interviews

Theinformationalinterviewallowsyouto

y gathervaluableinformationfromindustryprofessionalsoncareerplanningandjobsearchstrategies

y Discovertherealitiesofaparticularcareerfieldandwhatitisreallyliketoworkinagivenindustry

y Evaluatewhetherthecareeriscompatiblewithyourskillsinterestslifestyleandgoals

y Receivespecificsuggestionsonhowandwheretoacquiretheexperienceandknowledgerequired

y Developconfidenceininterviewingwithprofessionalsbydiscussingyourinterestsandgoals

y gainaccesstothehiddenjobmarketMorethan80ofqualityjobsaresecuredthroughnetworking

y Expandyournetworkinthefieldofinterestforfutureopportunities

y gainreferralstootherprofessionalsinthesamefieldforadditionalnetworking

how do i Find the ContaCts For the inFormational interviewUsuallyyouwilltalkwithapersonyoudonrsquotknowpersonallybuttowhomyouhavebeenreferredAskfriendsfamilymemberscolleaguesfacultymembersandformeremployersforareferralforaninformationalinterviewThismaysoundintimidatingbutmostpeopleactuallyenjoytalkingabouttheirjobsandgivingcareeradviceAlsoleveragetheAlumniConnectionsonLinkedIntofindBeaverAlumniinyourareasofinterest

the Best questions to asKin an informational interview (pick and choose)

Questionsabouttheinterviewer

WhatdoyoudoatthecompanyWhydidyoudecidetoworkhereWhatdoyoulikeaboutworkingherewhatarethechallenges

Questionsaboutthecompany

WhatarethemaingoalsofthecompanyWhatisthecompanycultureWhattypeofpeoplearesuccessfulherewhatqualitiesdotheyhaveWhatistheethicalpolicystandardofthecompany

Questionsabouthowtogetthejob

IsawXjobonthecompanywebsiteIsthissomethingIrsquodbeagoodfitforWhichisthebestwaytofindoutaboutopportunitiesWhichisthebestwaytoexpressinterestinthemWhatisthebestwaytokeepintouchwithyou

Yourcustomquestionsbasedonyourresearch

Incorporatetheresearchyouhavedoneonthecompany IncorporatewhatyouknowabouttheinterviewerAnycommonconnections Askquestionsthatleadtheconversationinadirectionwhereyoucandemonstrateyourstrengths

PREP

ARIN

g

8 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Whenestablishingyourpersonalbrand(onlineorotherwise)threeimportantquestionstoaskyourselfare y What makes me great y Whatmakesmeunique y What makes me compelling

IfyoucananswerthesethreequestionsbylookingatyouronlinebrandyouknowyouhavestartedtobuildasolidfoundationThekeytoanoutstandingpersonalbrandismakingsurewhoyouthinkyouarewhatyoudoandsayandhow others perceive you match

Personal BrandPREPARINg

strategies For developing a personal Brand1 put your best foot forwardWhetheritisdressingprofessionallyorresearchingacompanythoroughlybeforemeetingwiththem

puttingthetimeintomakeagreatimpressionwillpayoffintheend

2 define your own reputationLittlethingslikealwaysdressingappropriatelyandshowingupontimearenoticedandappreciatedDeterminewhatyouwanttoberememberedforandmakeithappenmdashthismaysetyouapartfromothers

3 google yourselfMakesureyouronlinepresenceisappropriatebysearchingyourownnameDeleteanythingthatwouldmakeyouuncomfortablediscussinginaninterview

4 use professional correspondenceEmailsshouldincludeaconciseandclearsubjectlinerelevantcontentandbefromanappropriateemailaddressVoicemailsshouldhaveaprofessionaltone

5 Keep your linkedin profile detailed and up to date RecruitersuseLinkedIntofindpossiblecandidatesfornewjobsKeytermsrelevanttoyourindustrywillallowcompaniestofindyourprofilemoreeasily

6 expand your linkedin network Connectingto10newpeopleeachweekonLinkedInwillexpandyourcontactsto500+withinayear

7 Check social media privacy settingsEnsureonlywhatyouwantsharedisviewableSocialmediasiteswillsometimeschangesettingswithoutgainingyourapproval

8 Be positive WhetheronlineorinpersonmakesurewhatyousayandhowyouinteractwithothersispositiveNoonewantstohirearudeornegativepersonWhenpostingtosocialmediasitesmakesureyouarepositiveandupliftingaspostscanbesharedandre-tweetedbeyondyourintendedaudience

9 Be consistent UsethesamenameonlineasyouwouldwhenapplyingforajobThisconsistencywillallowyourpersonalbrandbasetobemoreeasilyaccessed

10 Be honest NeverlieaboutyouraccomplishmentsoraccoladesYouwilllosecredibilityifemployersfindoutyouprovidedfalseinformationormisrepresentedyourself

Who i think i am

What i say and do

Perceptions of others

personalbrand

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 9

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ITrsquoS TIME TO TAKE A BIG STEP GOgoenterprisecom

Doug RiceTalent Acquisition Manager

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10 College of Business | Career Success Guide

aPPLYinG

use a power statement

use action words to highlight skills

Be specific

tailor your reacutesumeacute for each position

highlight accomplishments instead of duties

avoid these words

remove all skills on your reacutesumeacute that are not transferrable or will not be used in the job for which you are applying

include these sections

determine which other sections to include

avoid using more than one font

Fold your reacutesumeacute into four sections to see if your text is evenly spaced and can be easily skimmed

ask someone to review your reacutesumeacute

include discipline-specific information

Reacutesumeacute TipsPowerstatement=actionverb+shortdescriptionofatask+

resultsquantifiedinpercentagesnumbersandconcrete

achievements

Me ChanceDevelop HardFirst TimeLearning Myself

EducationWorkExperience

AccountingIncludegPABISDemonstrateexperiencewithcomputersandsoftwareMarketingUseasmallpersonallydesignedlogo

ObjectiveSummary

CommunityInvolvementAccomplishments

AwardsActivities

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 11

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CommuniCationpeople sKills AddressedContractedEditedInterviewedObservedReinforcedAdvertisedConveyedElicitedInvolvedObtainedReportedArbitratedConvincedEnlistedJoinedOutlinedResolvedArrangedCorrespondedExplainedParticipatedRespondedArticulatedCreatedExpressedLedPersuadedSoldAuthoredDebatedFormulatedLecturedPresentedSolicitedClarifiedDefinedFurnishedListenedPromotedCollaboratedDevelopedHelpedProposedSpokeCommunicatedDirectedIdentifiedMarketedPublicizedSuggestedComposedDiscussedIncorporatedMediatedReadSummarizedCondensedDispatchedInfluencedModeratedReasonedSynthesizedConferredDistinguishedInteractedMotivatedReconciledTranslated

Creative sKills AbstractedCustomizedEstablishedInitiatedModifiedRevitalizedActedDesignedExploredInnovatedOriginatedShapedAdaptedDevelopedFashionedInstitutedPaintedSharedBeganDevisedFormulatedIntegratedPerceivedSetCombinedDirectedFoundedIntroducedPerformedSolidifiedComposedgeneratedInventedPhotographedSolvedConceptualizedDisplayedIllustratedLaunchedPlannedSynthesizedCondensedDrewImaginedMemorizedPublishedVisualizedCreatedEntertainedImportedModeledRevisedWrote

managementleadership sKills AccentuatedControlledEstablishedIncreasedOversawRestructuredAdministeredConvertedEvaluatedInitiatedPerformedReviewedAdvancedCoordinatedExecutedInspectedPlannedSalvagedAnalyzedCutExpandedInstitutedPresidedSavedAppointedDecidedFine-TunedLedPrioritizedScheduledApprovedDelegatedgeneratedManagedProducedSecuredAssignedDevelopedHandledMergedQuadrupledSelectedAttainedDirectedHeadedModeratedRecommendedStreamlinedChairedDoubledHiredMotivatedRecoveredStrengthenedConsideredEliminatedHostedNavigatedRecruitedSupervised

researCh sKills AnalyzedCritiquedExaminedObservedScannedBrandedDecidedExperimentedInspectedOrganizedStudiedCataloguedDetectedExploredInterpretedPerceivedSolvedClarifiedDeterminedExtractedInterviewedPublishedSummarizedCollectedDiagnosedExtrapolatedInventedRecognizedSurveyedCompiledDifferentiatedFormulatedInvestigatedSynthesizedComparedDocumentedgatheredLinkedResearchedSystematized

FinanCial sKills AdministeredAuditedCorrectedForecastedMeasuredReconciledAdjustedBalancedDecreasedIncreasedNettedReducedAllocatedBudgetedDetailedPlannedResearchedAppraisedComputedDevelopedProgrammedSolvedCalculatedDeterminedMaintainedPreparedRetrieved

Reacutesumeacute Action Words

helping sKills AdaptedAttendedDevelopedFamiliarizedMentoredRepresentedAdjustedCaredFurtheredMotivatedResolvedAdvisedClarifiedDiagnosedguidedPerceivedSafeguardedAdvocatedCoachedDirectedHelpedPreventedServicedAidedCollaboratedEducatedIntegratedProvidedSimplifiedAnsweredContributedEncouragedInsuredReferredSpokeArrangedCooperatedEnsuredIntervenedRehabilitatedSuppliedAssessedCounseledExpeditedLedRelatedSupportedAssistedDemonstratedFacilitatedListenedRendered

organizationaldetail sKills AccomplishedComparedExecutedLoggedProvidedRoutedAchievedCompiledFacilitatedMaintainedPurchasedScheduledApprovedCompletedFiledRecordedScreenedArrangedConfiguredFollowedMonitoredRegisteredStandardizedCataloguedCorrectedObtainedReservedSubmittedChartedCorrespondedgeneratedOperatedRespondedSuppliedClassifiedDispatchedImplementedOrderedRetainedSystematizedCodedDistributedIncorporatedOrganizedRetrievedTabulated

teaChing sKills AdaptedCommunicatedEmpoweredFocusedInstructedSimulatedAdoptedConductedEnabledguidedInventedStimulatedAdvisedCoordinatedEncouragedIndividualizedMotivatedTaughtBenchmarkedCounseledEnlightenedInfluencedPersuadedTestedBriefedCritiquedEvaluatedInformedSchooledTrainedClarifiedDecidedExplainedInitiatedShapedTransmittedCoachedDevelopedFacilitatedInstilledSharedTutored

teChniCal sKills AdaptedComputedDeterminedMaintainedRectifiedRestoredAppliedConservedDevelopedOperatedRe-designedSolvedAssembledConstructedEngineeredOverhauledRe-engineeredSpecializedAutomatedConvertedFabricatedPrintedRegulatedStandardizedBuiltDebuggedFortifiedProgrammedRemodeledStudiedCalculatedDesignedInstalledRebuiltRepairedUpgraded

manual sKills AssembledBuiltDroveMovedPulledSkilledBoundControlledFedOperatedTendedBentDrilledHandledPerformedRetooledWorked

Usethislistofverbstodescribeyourskillstoanemployerwhencreatingyourreacutesumeacutecover letter and application materials

12 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

objective

Tousemyskillsandexperienceinarewardingpositionwithyourcompany

education

osuBS in Marketing __

gPA375

Corvallis high schoolDiploma2009-2012

employment

Cafeacute yumm Assistant2008ndash2009

IescortedcustomerstotheirtablesandarrangedtheirseatingpresentedmenusandansweredquestionsaboutmenuitemsIhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills

orgon state universityOfficeWorker2011ndashPresent

y Completedavarietyofwrittenprojectsandpresentedworkstatustosupervisor

gt Createdofficemanuals

gt Typedminutes

gt Wrotepamphlets

y Maintainedofficeschedulingandeventcalendars

gt Enteredeventsoncalendar

gt Enteredpersonwhoscheduleeventoncalendar

leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

Member sales Club

Member Finance Club

Computer skills

MicrosoftWord

1

23

4

56 7 8

910

1112

13 1415

1617

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APPLYI Ng

When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

APPL

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14 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacute Samples

APPLYI Ng

M

atthew Sm

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atthewsm

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(503) 555-5555 2525 C

rystal Court Salem

Oregon 97304

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Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

inistration Marketing

Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

RK

EX

PER

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Ivey Performance M

arketing Public Relations Intern

Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

EM

IC H

ON

OR

S amp A

CT

IVIT

IES

D

eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

M

arketing Club M

ember 2012-C

urrent

Am

erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

TE

R SK

ILL

S Social M

edia Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram

Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

eacute Here you can list your previous employm

ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

een 10-12 pt Decide how you w

ant to highlight section headings Som

e people use bold and a larger font size (14-18 pt) to highlight their nam

e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

eacute outlinesam

ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

ERN

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DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

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YINg

sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

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APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

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Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

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Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

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Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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respect

responsibility

September 2014

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 7

To find out what an industry company or position is really like talk with professionals in careers you are considering They can provide a sense of the real life experiences challenges opportunities and hidden demands as well as the drawbacksandlimitationsofthespecificcareerindustryorcompanyAninformationalinterviewisahighlyfocusedinformationgatheringsessiondesignedtohelpyouchooseorrefineyourcareerpathbygivingyoutheldquoinsiderrdquopointofviewItalsoallowsyoutoexpandyournetwork

Informational Interviews

Theinformationalinterviewallowsyouto

y gathervaluableinformationfromindustryprofessionalsoncareerplanningandjobsearchstrategies

y Discovertherealitiesofaparticularcareerfieldandwhatitisreallyliketoworkinagivenindustry

y Evaluatewhetherthecareeriscompatiblewithyourskillsinterestslifestyleandgoals

y Receivespecificsuggestionsonhowandwheretoacquiretheexperienceandknowledgerequired

y Developconfidenceininterviewingwithprofessionalsbydiscussingyourinterestsandgoals

y gainaccesstothehiddenjobmarketMorethan80ofqualityjobsaresecuredthroughnetworking

y Expandyournetworkinthefieldofinterestforfutureopportunities

y gainreferralstootherprofessionalsinthesamefieldforadditionalnetworking

how do i Find the ContaCts For the inFormational interviewUsuallyyouwilltalkwithapersonyoudonrsquotknowpersonallybuttowhomyouhavebeenreferredAskfriendsfamilymemberscolleaguesfacultymembersandformeremployersforareferralforaninformationalinterviewThismaysoundintimidatingbutmostpeopleactuallyenjoytalkingabouttheirjobsandgivingcareeradviceAlsoleveragetheAlumniConnectionsonLinkedIntofindBeaverAlumniinyourareasofinterest

the Best questions to asKin an informational interview (pick and choose)

Questionsabouttheinterviewer

WhatdoyoudoatthecompanyWhydidyoudecidetoworkhereWhatdoyoulikeaboutworkingherewhatarethechallenges

Questionsaboutthecompany

WhatarethemaingoalsofthecompanyWhatisthecompanycultureWhattypeofpeoplearesuccessfulherewhatqualitiesdotheyhaveWhatistheethicalpolicystandardofthecompany

Questionsabouthowtogetthejob

IsawXjobonthecompanywebsiteIsthissomethingIrsquodbeagoodfitforWhichisthebestwaytofindoutaboutopportunitiesWhichisthebestwaytoexpressinterestinthemWhatisthebestwaytokeepintouchwithyou

Yourcustomquestionsbasedonyourresearch

Incorporatetheresearchyouhavedoneonthecompany IncorporatewhatyouknowabouttheinterviewerAnycommonconnections Askquestionsthatleadtheconversationinadirectionwhereyoucandemonstrateyourstrengths

PREP

ARIN

g

8 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Whenestablishingyourpersonalbrand(onlineorotherwise)threeimportantquestionstoaskyourselfare y What makes me great y Whatmakesmeunique y What makes me compelling

IfyoucananswerthesethreequestionsbylookingatyouronlinebrandyouknowyouhavestartedtobuildasolidfoundationThekeytoanoutstandingpersonalbrandismakingsurewhoyouthinkyouarewhatyoudoandsayandhow others perceive you match

Personal BrandPREPARINg

strategies For developing a personal Brand1 put your best foot forwardWhetheritisdressingprofessionallyorresearchingacompanythoroughlybeforemeetingwiththem

puttingthetimeintomakeagreatimpressionwillpayoffintheend

2 define your own reputationLittlethingslikealwaysdressingappropriatelyandshowingupontimearenoticedandappreciatedDeterminewhatyouwanttoberememberedforandmakeithappenmdashthismaysetyouapartfromothers

3 google yourselfMakesureyouronlinepresenceisappropriatebysearchingyourownnameDeleteanythingthatwouldmakeyouuncomfortablediscussinginaninterview

4 use professional correspondenceEmailsshouldincludeaconciseandclearsubjectlinerelevantcontentandbefromanappropriateemailaddressVoicemailsshouldhaveaprofessionaltone

5 Keep your linkedin profile detailed and up to date RecruitersuseLinkedIntofindpossiblecandidatesfornewjobsKeytermsrelevanttoyourindustrywillallowcompaniestofindyourprofilemoreeasily

6 expand your linkedin network Connectingto10newpeopleeachweekonLinkedInwillexpandyourcontactsto500+withinayear

7 Check social media privacy settingsEnsureonlywhatyouwantsharedisviewableSocialmediasiteswillsometimeschangesettingswithoutgainingyourapproval

8 Be positive WhetheronlineorinpersonmakesurewhatyousayandhowyouinteractwithothersispositiveNoonewantstohirearudeornegativepersonWhenpostingtosocialmediasitesmakesureyouarepositiveandupliftingaspostscanbesharedandre-tweetedbeyondyourintendedaudience

9 Be consistent UsethesamenameonlineasyouwouldwhenapplyingforajobThisconsistencywillallowyourpersonalbrandbasetobemoreeasilyaccessed

10 Be honest NeverlieaboutyouraccomplishmentsoraccoladesYouwilllosecredibilityifemployersfindoutyouprovidedfalseinformationormisrepresentedyourself

Who i think i am

What i say and do

Perceptions of others

personalbrand

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 9

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ITrsquoS TIME TO TAKE A BIG STEP GOgoenterprisecom

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10 College of Business | Career Success Guide

aPPLYinG

use a power statement

use action words to highlight skills

Be specific

tailor your reacutesumeacute for each position

highlight accomplishments instead of duties

avoid these words

remove all skills on your reacutesumeacute that are not transferrable or will not be used in the job for which you are applying

include these sections

determine which other sections to include

avoid using more than one font

Fold your reacutesumeacute into four sections to see if your text is evenly spaced and can be easily skimmed

ask someone to review your reacutesumeacute

include discipline-specific information

Reacutesumeacute TipsPowerstatement=actionverb+shortdescriptionofatask+

resultsquantifiedinpercentagesnumbersandconcrete

achievements

Me ChanceDevelop HardFirst TimeLearning Myself

EducationWorkExperience

AccountingIncludegPABISDemonstrateexperiencewithcomputersandsoftwareMarketingUseasmallpersonallydesignedlogo

ObjectiveSummary

CommunityInvolvementAccomplishments

AwardsActivities

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 11

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Creative sKills AbstractedCustomizedEstablishedInitiatedModifiedRevitalizedActedDesignedExploredInnovatedOriginatedShapedAdaptedDevelopedFashionedInstitutedPaintedSharedBeganDevisedFormulatedIntegratedPerceivedSetCombinedDirectedFoundedIntroducedPerformedSolidifiedComposedgeneratedInventedPhotographedSolvedConceptualizedDisplayedIllustratedLaunchedPlannedSynthesizedCondensedDrewImaginedMemorizedPublishedVisualizedCreatedEntertainedImportedModeledRevisedWrote

managementleadership sKills AccentuatedControlledEstablishedIncreasedOversawRestructuredAdministeredConvertedEvaluatedInitiatedPerformedReviewedAdvancedCoordinatedExecutedInspectedPlannedSalvagedAnalyzedCutExpandedInstitutedPresidedSavedAppointedDecidedFine-TunedLedPrioritizedScheduledApprovedDelegatedgeneratedManagedProducedSecuredAssignedDevelopedHandledMergedQuadrupledSelectedAttainedDirectedHeadedModeratedRecommendedStreamlinedChairedDoubledHiredMotivatedRecoveredStrengthenedConsideredEliminatedHostedNavigatedRecruitedSupervised

researCh sKills AnalyzedCritiquedExaminedObservedScannedBrandedDecidedExperimentedInspectedOrganizedStudiedCataloguedDetectedExploredInterpretedPerceivedSolvedClarifiedDeterminedExtractedInterviewedPublishedSummarizedCollectedDiagnosedExtrapolatedInventedRecognizedSurveyedCompiledDifferentiatedFormulatedInvestigatedSynthesizedComparedDocumentedgatheredLinkedResearchedSystematized

FinanCial sKills AdministeredAuditedCorrectedForecastedMeasuredReconciledAdjustedBalancedDecreasedIncreasedNettedReducedAllocatedBudgetedDetailedPlannedResearchedAppraisedComputedDevelopedProgrammedSolvedCalculatedDeterminedMaintainedPreparedRetrieved

Reacutesumeacute Action Words

helping sKills AdaptedAttendedDevelopedFamiliarizedMentoredRepresentedAdjustedCaredFurtheredMotivatedResolvedAdvisedClarifiedDiagnosedguidedPerceivedSafeguardedAdvocatedCoachedDirectedHelpedPreventedServicedAidedCollaboratedEducatedIntegratedProvidedSimplifiedAnsweredContributedEncouragedInsuredReferredSpokeArrangedCooperatedEnsuredIntervenedRehabilitatedSuppliedAssessedCounseledExpeditedLedRelatedSupportedAssistedDemonstratedFacilitatedListenedRendered

organizationaldetail sKills AccomplishedComparedExecutedLoggedProvidedRoutedAchievedCompiledFacilitatedMaintainedPurchasedScheduledApprovedCompletedFiledRecordedScreenedArrangedConfiguredFollowedMonitoredRegisteredStandardizedCataloguedCorrectedObtainedReservedSubmittedChartedCorrespondedgeneratedOperatedRespondedSuppliedClassifiedDispatchedImplementedOrderedRetainedSystematizedCodedDistributedIncorporatedOrganizedRetrievedTabulated

teaChing sKills AdaptedCommunicatedEmpoweredFocusedInstructedSimulatedAdoptedConductedEnabledguidedInventedStimulatedAdvisedCoordinatedEncouragedIndividualizedMotivatedTaughtBenchmarkedCounseledEnlightenedInfluencedPersuadedTestedBriefedCritiquedEvaluatedInformedSchooledTrainedClarifiedDecidedExplainedInitiatedShapedTransmittedCoachedDevelopedFacilitatedInstilledSharedTutored

teChniCal sKills AdaptedComputedDeterminedMaintainedRectifiedRestoredAppliedConservedDevelopedOperatedRe-designedSolvedAssembledConstructedEngineeredOverhauledRe-engineeredSpecializedAutomatedConvertedFabricatedPrintedRegulatedStandardizedBuiltDebuggedFortifiedProgrammedRemodeledStudiedCalculatedDesignedInstalledRebuiltRepairedUpgraded

manual sKills AssembledBuiltDroveMovedPulledSkilledBoundControlledFedOperatedTendedBentDrilledHandledPerformedRetooledWorked

Usethislistofverbstodescribeyourskillstoanemployerwhencreatingyourreacutesumeacutecover letter and application materials

12 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

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leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

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MicrosoftWord

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When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

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Reacutesumeacute Samples

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Market R

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Spring 2014

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print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

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retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

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bassador

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esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

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Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

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Nam

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Phone Num

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O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

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se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

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chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

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mon font and m

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ant to highlight section headings Som

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ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

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EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

ERN

AN

DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

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YINg

sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

16 College of Business | Career Success Guide

APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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18 College of Business | Career Success Guide

y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

Corporate Partners

College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

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integrity

respect

responsibility

September 2014

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8 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Whenestablishingyourpersonalbrand(onlineorotherwise)threeimportantquestionstoaskyourselfare y What makes me great y Whatmakesmeunique y What makes me compelling

IfyoucananswerthesethreequestionsbylookingatyouronlinebrandyouknowyouhavestartedtobuildasolidfoundationThekeytoanoutstandingpersonalbrandismakingsurewhoyouthinkyouarewhatyoudoandsayandhow others perceive you match

Personal BrandPREPARINg

strategies For developing a personal Brand1 put your best foot forwardWhetheritisdressingprofessionallyorresearchingacompanythoroughlybeforemeetingwiththem

puttingthetimeintomakeagreatimpressionwillpayoffintheend

2 define your own reputationLittlethingslikealwaysdressingappropriatelyandshowingupontimearenoticedandappreciatedDeterminewhatyouwanttoberememberedforandmakeithappenmdashthismaysetyouapartfromothers

3 google yourselfMakesureyouronlinepresenceisappropriatebysearchingyourownnameDeleteanythingthatwouldmakeyouuncomfortablediscussinginaninterview

4 use professional correspondenceEmailsshouldincludeaconciseandclearsubjectlinerelevantcontentandbefromanappropriateemailaddressVoicemailsshouldhaveaprofessionaltone

5 Keep your linkedin profile detailed and up to date RecruitersuseLinkedIntofindpossiblecandidatesfornewjobsKeytermsrelevanttoyourindustrywillallowcompaniestofindyourprofilemoreeasily

6 expand your linkedin network Connectingto10newpeopleeachweekonLinkedInwillexpandyourcontactsto500+withinayear

7 Check social media privacy settingsEnsureonlywhatyouwantsharedisviewableSocialmediasiteswillsometimeschangesettingswithoutgainingyourapproval

8 Be positive WhetheronlineorinpersonmakesurewhatyousayandhowyouinteractwithothersispositiveNoonewantstohirearudeornegativepersonWhenpostingtosocialmediasitesmakesureyouarepositiveandupliftingaspostscanbesharedandre-tweetedbeyondyourintendedaudience

9 Be consistent UsethesamenameonlineasyouwouldwhenapplyingforajobThisconsistencywillallowyourpersonalbrandbasetobemoreeasilyaccessed

10 Be honest NeverlieaboutyouraccomplishmentsoraccoladesYouwilllosecredibilityifemployersfindoutyouprovidedfalseinformationormisrepresentedyourself

Who i think i am

What i say and do

Perceptions of others

personalbrand

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 9

CHOOSE WISELY Choose the Enterprise Management Training Program This tells the world yoursquore serious Serious about learning how to run a million-dollar business serious about joining an industry leader and serious about having fun with a team thatrsquos as motivated as you Thatrsquos why BusinessWeek magazine keeps naming us to their list of ldquoBest Places To Launch A Careerrdquo

ITrsquoS TIME TO TAKE A BIG STEP GOgoenterprisecom

Doug RiceTalent Acquisition Manager

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10 College of Business | Career Success Guide

aPPLYinG

use a power statement

use action words to highlight skills

Be specific

tailor your reacutesumeacute for each position

highlight accomplishments instead of duties

avoid these words

remove all skills on your reacutesumeacute that are not transferrable or will not be used in the job for which you are applying

include these sections

determine which other sections to include

avoid using more than one font

Fold your reacutesumeacute into four sections to see if your text is evenly spaced and can be easily skimmed

ask someone to review your reacutesumeacute

include discipline-specific information

Reacutesumeacute TipsPowerstatement=actionverb+shortdescriptionofatask+

resultsquantifiedinpercentagesnumbersandconcrete

achievements

Me ChanceDevelop HardFirst TimeLearning Myself

EducationWorkExperience

AccountingIncludegPABISDemonstrateexperiencewithcomputersandsoftwareMarketingUseasmallpersonallydesignedlogo

ObjectiveSummary

CommunityInvolvementAccomplishments

AwardsActivities

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 11

APPL

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CommuniCationpeople sKills AddressedContractedEditedInterviewedObservedReinforcedAdvertisedConveyedElicitedInvolvedObtainedReportedArbitratedConvincedEnlistedJoinedOutlinedResolvedArrangedCorrespondedExplainedParticipatedRespondedArticulatedCreatedExpressedLedPersuadedSoldAuthoredDebatedFormulatedLecturedPresentedSolicitedClarifiedDefinedFurnishedListenedPromotedCollaboratedDevelopedHelpedProposedSpokeCommunicatedDirectedIdentifiedMarketedPublicizedSuggestedComposedDiscussedIncorporatedMediatedReadSummarizedCondensedDispatchedInfluencedModeratedReasonedSynthesizedConferredDistinguishedInteractedMotivatedReconciledTranslated

Creative sKills AbstractedCustomizedEstablishedInitiatedModifiedRevitalizedActedDesignedExploredInnovatedOriginatedShapedAdaptedDevelopedFashionedInstitutedPaintedSharedBeganDevisedFormulatedIntegratedPerceivedSetCombinedDirectedFoundedIntroducedPerformedSolidifiedComposedgeneratedInventedPhotographedSolvedConceptualizedDisplayedIllustratedLaunchedPlannedSynthesizedCondensedDrewImaginedMemorizedPublishedVisualizedCreatedEntertainedImportedModeledRevisedWrote

managementleadership sKills AccentuatedControlledEstablishedIncreasedOversawRestructuredAdministeredConvertedEvaluatedInitiatedPerformedReviewedAdvancedCoordinatedExecutedInspectedPlannedSalvagedAnalyzedCutExpandedInstitutedPresidedSavedAppointedDecidedFine-TunedLedPrioritizedScheduledApprovedDelegatedgeneratedManagedProducedSecuredAssignedDevelopedHandledMergedQuadrupledSelectedAttainedDirectedHeadedModeratedRecommendedStreamlinedChairedDoubledHiredMotivatedRecoveredStrengthenedConsideredEliminatedHostedNavigatedRecruitedSupervised

researCh sKills AnalyzedCritiquedExaminedObservedScannedBrandedDecidedExperimentedInspectedOrganizedStudiedCataloguedDetectedExploredInterpretedPerceivedSolvedClarifiedDeterminedExtractedInterviewedPublishedSummarizedCollectedDiagnosedExtrapolatedInventedRecognizedSurveyedCompiledDifferentiatedFormulatedInvestigatedSynthesizedComparedDocumentedgatheredLinkedResearchedSystematized

FinanCial sKills AdministeredAuditedCorrectedForecastedMeasuredReconciledAdjustedBalancedDecreasedIncreasedNettedReducedAllocatedBudgetedDetailedPlannedResearchedAppraisedComputedDevelopedProgrammedSolvedCalculatedDeterminedMaintainedPreparedRetrieved

Reacutesumeacute Action Words

helping sKills AdaptedAttendedDevelopedFamiliarizedMentoredRepresentedAdjustedCaredFurtheredMotivatedResolvedAdvisedClarifiedDiagnosedguidedPerceivedSafeguardedAdvocatedCoachedDirectedHelpedPreventedServicedAidedCollaboratedEducatedIntegratedProvidedSimplifiedAnsweredContributedEncouragedInsuredReferredSpokeArrangedCooperatedEnsuredIntervenedRehabilitatedSuppliedAssessedCounseledExpeditedLedRelatedSupportedAssistedDemonstratedFacilitatedListenedRendered

organizationaldetail sKills AccomplishedComparedExecutedLoggedProvidedRoutedAchievedCompiledFacilitatedMaintainedPurchasedScheduledApprovedCompletedFiledRecordedScreenedArrangedConfiguredFollowedMonitoredRegisteredStandardizedCataloguedCorrectedObtainedReservedSubmittedChartedCorrespondedgeneratedOperatedRespondedSuppliedClassifiedDispatchedImplementedOrderedRetainedSystematizedCodedDistributedIncorporatedOrganizedRetrievedTabulated

teaChing sKills AdaptedCommunicatedEmpoweredFocusedInstructedSimulatedAdoptedConductedEnabledguidedInventedStimulatedAdvisedCoordinatedEncouragedIndividualizedMotivatedTaughtBenchmarkedCounseledEnlightenedInfluencedPersuadedTestedBriefedCritiquedEvaluatedInformedSchooledTrainedClarifiedDecidedExplainedInitiatedShapedTransmittedCoachedDevelopedFacilitatedInstilledSharedTutored

teChniCal sKills AdaptedComputedDeterminedMaintainedRectifiedRestoredAppliedConservedDevelopedOperatedRe-designedSolvedAssembledConstructedEngineeredOverhauledRe-engineeredSpecializedAutomatedConvertedFabricatedPrintedRegulatedStandardizedBuiltDebuggedFortifiedProgrammedRemodeledStudiedCalculatedDesignedInstalledRebuiltRepairedUpgraded

manual sKills AssembledBuiltDroveMovedPulledSkilledBoundControlledFedOperatedTendedBentDrilledHandledPerformedRetooledWorked

Usethislistofverbstodescribeyourskillstoanemployerwhencreatingyourreacutesumeacutecover letter and application materials

12 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

objective

Tousemyskillsandexperienceinarewardingpositionwithyourcompany

education

osuBS in Marketing __

gPA375

Corvallis high schoolDiploma2009-2012

employment

Cafeacute yumm Assistant2008ndash2009

IescortedcustomerstotheirtablesandarrangedtheirseatingpresentedmenusandansweredquestionsaboutmenuitemsIhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills

orgon state universityOfficeWorker2011ndashPresent

y Completedavarietyofwrittenprojectsandpresentedworkstatustosupervisor

gt Createdofficemanuals

gt Typedminutes

gt Wrotepamphlets

y Maintainedofficeschedulingandeventcalendars

gt Enteredeventsoncalendar

gt Enteredpersonwhoscheduleeventoncalendar

leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

Member sales Club

Member Finance Club

Computer skills

MicrosoftWord

1

23

4

56 7 8

910

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APPLYI Ng

When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

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14 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacute Samples

APPLYI Ng

M

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(503) 555-5555 2525 C

rystal Court Salem

Oregon 97304

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Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

inistration Marketing

Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

RK

EX

PER

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Ivey Performance M

arketing Public Relations Intern

Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

EM

IC H

ON

OR

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CT

IVIT

IES

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eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

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erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

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S Social M

edia Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram

Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

eacute Here you can list your previous employm

ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

een 10-12 pt Decide how you w

ant to highlight section headings Som

e people use bold and a larger font size (14-18 pt) to highlight their nam

e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

eacute outlinesam

ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

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DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

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YINg

sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

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APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

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Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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integrity

respect

responsibility

September 2014

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 9

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aPPLYinG

use a power statement

use action words to highlight skills

Be specific

tailor your reacutesumeacute for each position

highlight accomplishments instead of duties

avoid these words

remove all skills on your reacutesumeacute that are not transferrable or will not be used in the job for which you are applying

include these sections

determine which other sections to include

avoid using more than one font

Fold your reacutesumeacute into four sections to see if your text is evenly spaced and can be easily skimmed

ask someone to review your reacutesumeacute

include discipline-specific information

Reacutesumeacute TipsPowerstatement=actionverb+shortdescriptionofatask+

resultsquantifiedinpercentagesnumbersandconcrete

achievements

Me ChanceDevelop HardFirst TimeLearning Myself

EducationWorkExperience

AccountingIncludegPABISDemonstrateexperiencewithcomputersandsoftwareMarketingUseasmallpersonallydesignedlogo

ObjectiveSummary

CommunityInvolvementAccomplishments

AwardsActivities

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 11

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CommuniCationpeople sKills AddressedContractedEditedInterviewedObservedReinforcedAdvertisedConveyedElicitedInvolvedObtainedReportedArbitratedConvincedEnlistedJoinedOutlinedResolvedArrangedCorrespondedExplainedParticipatedRespondedArticulatedCreatedExpressedLedPersuadedSoldAuthoredDebatedFormulatedLecturedPresentedSolicitedClarifiedDefinedFurnishedListenedPromotedCollaboratedDevelopedHelpedProposedSpokeCommunicatedDirectedIdentifiedMarketedPublicizedSuggestedComposedDiscussedIncorporatedMediatedReadSummarizedCondensedDispatchedInfluencedModeratedReasonedSynthesizedConferredDistinguishedInteractedMotivatedReconciledTranslated

Creative sKills AbstractedCustomizedEstablishedInitiatedModifiedRevitalizedActedDesignedExploredInnovatedOriginatedShapedAdaptedDevelopedFashionedInstitutedPaintedSharedBeganDevisedFormulatedIntegratedPerceivedSetCombinedDirectedFoundedIntroducedPerformedSolidifiedComposedgeneratedInventedPhotographedSolvedConceptualizedDisplayedIllustratedLaunchedPlannedSynthesizedCondensedDrewImaginedMemorizedPublishedVisualizedCreatedEntertainedImportedModeledRevisedWrote

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researCh sKills AnalyzedCritiquedExaminedObservedScannedBrandedDecidedExperimentedInspectedOrganizedStudiedCataloguedDetectedExploredInterpretedPerceivedSolvedClarifiedDeterminedExtractedInterviewedPublishedSummarizedCollectedDiagnosedExtrapolatedInventedRecognizedSurveyedCompiledDifferentiatedFormulatedInvestigatedSynthesizedComparedDocumentedgatheredLinkedResearchedSystematized

FinanCial sKills AdministeredAuditedCorrectedForecastedMeasuredReconciledAdjustedBalancedDecreasedIncreasedNettedReducedAllocatedBudgetedDetailedPlannedResearchedAppraisedComputedDevelopedProgrammedSolvedCalculatedDeterminedMaintainedPreparedRetrieved

Reacutesumeacute Action Words

helping sKills AdaptedAttendedDevelopedFamiliarizedMentoredRepresentedAdjustedCaredFurtheredMotivatedResolvedAdvisedClarifiedDiagnosedguidedPerceivedSafeguardedAdvocatedCoachedDirectedHelpedPreventedServicedAidedCollaboratedEducatedIntegratedProvidedSimplifiedAnsweredContributedEncouragedInsuredReferredSpokeArrangedCooperatedEnsuredIntervenedRehabilitatedSuppliedAssessedCounseledExpeditedLedRelatedSupportedAssistedDemonstratedFacilitatedListenedRendered

organizationaldetail sKills AccomplishedComparedExecutedLoggedProvidedRoutedAchievedCompiledFacilitatedMaintainedPurchasedScheduledApprovedCompletedFiledRecordedScreenedArrangedConfiguredFollowedMonitoredRegisteredStandardizedCataloguedCorrectedObtainedReservedSubmittedChartedCorrespondedgeneratedOperatedRespondedSuppliedClassifiedDispatchedImplementedOrderedRetainedSystematizedCodedDistributedIncorporatedOrganizedRetrievedTabulated

teaChing sKills AdaptedCommunicatedEmpoweredFocusedInstructedSimulatedAdoptedConductedEnabledguidedInventedStimulatedAdvisedCoordinatedEncouragedIndividualizedMotivatedTaughtBenchmarkedCounseledEnlightenedInfluencedPersuadedTestedBriefedCritiquedEvaluatedInformedSchooledTrainedClarifiedDecidedExplainedInitiatedShapedTransmittedCoachedDevelopedFacilitatedInstilledSharedTutored

teChniCal sKills AdaptedComputedDeterminedMaintainedRectifiedRestoredAppliedConservedDevelopedOperatedRe-designedSolvedAssembledConstructedEngineeredOverhauledRe-engineeredSpecializedAutomatedConvertedFabricatedPrintedRegulatedStandardizedBuiltDebuggedFortifiedProgrammedRemodeledStudiedCalculatedDesignedInstalledRebuiltRepairedUpgraded

manual sKills AssembledBuiltDroveMovedPulledSkilledBoundControlledFedOperatedTendedBentDrilledHandledPerformedRetooledWorked

Usethislistofverbstodescribeyourskillstoanemployerwhencreatingyourreacutesumeacutecover letter and application materials

12 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

objective

Tousemyskillsandexperienceinarewardingpositionwithyourcompany

education

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gPA375

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employment

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orgon state universityOfficeWorker2011ndashPresent

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gt Createdofficemanuals

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gt Wrotepamphlets

y Maintainedofficeschedulingandeventcalendars

gt Enteredeventsoncalendar

gt Enteredpersonwhoscheduleeventoncalendar

leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

Member sales Club

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MicrosoftWord

1

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APPLYI Ng

When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

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14 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacute Samples

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Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

inistration Marketing

Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

RK

EX

PER

IEN

CE

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arketing Public Relations Intern

Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

EM

IC H

ON

OR

S amp A

CT

IVIT

IES

D

eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

M

arketing Club M

ember 2012-C

urrent

Am

erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

TE

R SK

ILL

S Social M

edia Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram

Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

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ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

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ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

een 10-12 pt Decide how you w

ant to highlight section headings Som

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e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

eacute outlinesam

ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

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DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

APPL

YINg

sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

16 College of Business | Career Success Guide

APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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18 College of Business | Career Success Guide

y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

RVIEW

INg

SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

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Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

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Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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respect

responsibility

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10 College of Business | Career Success Guide

aPPLYinG

use a power statement

use action words to highlight skills

Be specific

tailor your reacutesumeacute for each position

highlight accomplishments instead of duties

avoid these words

remove all skills on your reacutesumeacute that are not transferrable or will not be used in the job for which you are applying

include these sections

determine which other sections to include

avoid using more than one font

Fold your reacutesumeacute into four sections to see if your text is evenly spaced and can be easily skimmed

ask someone to review your reacutesumeacute

include discipline-specific information

Reacutesumeacute TipsPowerstatement=actionverb+shortdescriptionofatask+

resultsquantifiedinpercentagesnumbersandconcrete

achievements

Me ChanceDevelop HardFirst TimeLearning Myself

EducationWorkExperience

AccountingIncludegPABISDemonstrateexperiencewithcomputersandsoftwareMarketingUseasmallpersonallydesignedlogo

ObjectiveSummary

CommunityInvolvementAccomplishments

AwardsActivities

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 11

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YINg

CommuniCationpeople sKills AddressedContractedEditedInterviewedObservedReinforcedAdvertisedConveyedElicitedInvolvedObtainedReportedArbitratedConvincedEnlistedJoinedOutlinedResolvedArrangedCorrespondedExplainedParticipatedRespondedArticulatedCreatedExpressedLedPersuadedSoldAuthoredDebatedFormulatedLecturedPresentedSolicitedClarifiedDefinedFurnishedListenedPromotedCollaboratedDevelopedHelpedProposedSpokeCommunicatedDirectedIdentifiedMarketedPublicizedSuggestedComposedDiscussedIncorporatedMediatedReadSummarizedCondensedDispatchedInfluencedModeratedReasonedSynthesizedConferredDistinguishedInteractedMotivatedReconciledTranslated

Creative sKills AbstractedCustomizedEstablishedInitiatedModifiedRevitalizedActedDesignedExploredInnovatedOriginatedShapedAdaptedDevelopedFashionedInstitutedPaintedSharedBeganDevisedFormulatedIntegratedPerceivedSetCombinedDirectedFoundedIntroducedPerformedSolidifiedComposedgeneratedInventedPhotographedSolvedConceptualizedDisplayedIllustratedLaunchedPlannedSynthesizedCondensedDrewImaginedMemorizedPublishedVisualizedCreatedEntertainedImportedModeledRevisedWrote

managementleadership sKills AccentuatedControlledEstablishedIncreasedOversawRestructuredAdministeredConvertedEvaluatedInitiatedPerformedReviewedAdvancedCoordinatedExecutedInspectedPlannedSalvagedAnalyzedCutExpandedInstitutedPresidedSavedAppointedDecidedFine-TunedLedPrioritizedScheduledApprovedDelegatedgeneratedManagedProducedSecuredAssignedDevelopedHandledMergedQuadrupledSelectedAttainedDirectedHeadedModeratedRecommendedStreamlinedChairedDoubledHiredMotivatedRecoveredStrengthenedConsideredEliminatedHostedNavigatedRecruitedSupervised

researCh sKills AnalyzedCritiquedExaminedObservedScannedBrandedDecidedExperimentedInspectedOrganizedStudiedCataloguedDetectedExploredInterpretedPerceivedSolvedClarifiedDeterminedExtractedInterviewedPublishedSummarizedCollectedDiagnosedExtrapolatedInventedRecognizedSurveyedCompiledDifferentiatedFormulatedInvestigatedSynthesizedComparedDocumentedgatheredLinkedResearchedSystematized

FinanCial sKills AdministeredAuditedCorrectedForecastedMeasuredReconciledAdjustedBalancedDecreasedIncreasedNettedReducedAllocatedBudgetedDetailedPlannedResearchedAppraisedComputedDevelopedProgrammedSolvedCalculatedDeterminedMaintainedPreparedRetrieved

Reacutesumeacute Action Words

helping sKills AdaptedAttendedDevelopedFamiliarizedMentoredRepresentedAdjustedCaredFurtheredMotivatedResolvedAdvisedClarifiedDiagnosedguidedPerceivedSafeguardedAdvocatedCoachedDirectedHelpedPreventedServicedAidedCollaboratedEducatedIntegratedProvidedSimplifiedAnsweredContributedEncouragedInsuredReferredSpokeArrangedCooperatedEnsuredIntervenedRehabilitatedSuppliedAssessedCounseledExpeditedLedRelatedSupportedAssistedDemonstratedFacilitatedListenedRendered

organizationaldetail sKills AccomplishedComparedExecutedLoggedProvidedRoutedAchievedCompiledFacilitatedMaintainedPurchasedScheduledApprovedCompletedFiledRecordedScreenedArrangedConfiguredFollowedMonitoredRegisteredStandardizedCataloguedCorrectedObtainedReservedSubmittedChartedCorrespondedgeneratedOperatedRespondedSuppliedClassifiedDispatchedImplementedOrderedRetainedSystematizedCodedDistributedIncorporatedOrganizedRetrievedTabulated

teaChing sKills AdaptedCommunicatedEmpoweredFocusedInstructedSimulatedAdoptedConductedEnabledguidedInventedStimulatedAdvisedCoordinatedEncouragedIndividualizedMotivatedTaughtBenchmarkedCounseledEnlightenedInfluencedPersuadedTestedBriefedCritiquedEvaluatedInformedSchooledTrainedClarifiedDecidedExplainedInitiatedShapedTransmittedCoachedDevelopedFacilitatedInstilledSharedTutored

teChniCal sKills AdaptedComputedDeterminedMaintainedRectifiedRestoredAppliedConservedDevelopedOperatedRe-designedSolvedAssembledConstructedEngineeredOverhauledRe-engineeredSpecializedAutomatedConvertedFabricatedPrintedRegulatedStandardizedBuiltDebuggedFortifiedProgrammedRemodeledStudiedCalculatedDesignedInstalledRebuiltRepairedUpgraded

manual sKills AssembledBuiltDroveMovedPulledSkilledBoundControlledFedOperatedTendedBentDrilledHandledPerformedRetooledWorked

Usethislistofverbstodescribeyourskillstoanemployerwhencreatingyourreacutesumeacutecover letter and application materials

12 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

objective

Tousemyskillsandexperienceinarewardingpositionwithyourcompany

education

osuBS in Marketing __

gPA375

Corvallis high schoolDiploma2009-2012

employment

Cafeacute yumm Assistant2008ndash2009

IescortedcustomerstotheirtablesandarrangedtheirseatingpresentedmenusandansweredquestionsaboutmenuitemsIhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills

orgon state universityOfficeWorker2011ndashPresent

y Completedavarietyofwrittenprojectsandpresentedworkstatustosupervisor

gt Createdofficemanuals

gt Typedminutes

gt Wrotepamphlets

y Maintainedofficeschedulingandeventcalendars

gt Enteredeventsoncalendar

gt Enteredpersonwhoscheduleeventoncalendar

leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

Member sales Club

Member Finance Club

Computer skills

MicrosoftWord

1

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APPLYI Ng

When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

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YINg

14 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacute Samples

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ith m

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ithyahoocom

(503) 555-5555 2525 C

rystal Court Salem

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______________________________________________________________________________ E

DU

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N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

inistration Marketing

Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

RK

EX

PER

IEN

CE

Ivey Performance M

arketing Public Relations Intern

Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

EM

IC H

ON

OR

S amp A

CT

IVIT

IES

D

eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

M

arketing Club M

ember 2012-C

urrent

Am

erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

TE

R SK

ILL

S Social M

edia Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram

Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

eacute Here you can list your previous employm

ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

een 10-12 pt Decide how you w

ant to highlight section headings Som

e people use bold and a larger font size (14-18 pt) to highlight their nam

e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

eacute outlinesam

ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

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inannamiller

JOSEP

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ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

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OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

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ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

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SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

APPL

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sample Functional reacutesum

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ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

16 College of Business | Career Success Guide

APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

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gmailcom

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PR

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L SUM

MA

RY

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lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

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modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

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egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

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provement

ED

UC

ATIO

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Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

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lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

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The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

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Reacutesumeacute Action Words

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Usethislistofverbstodescribeyourskillstoanemployerwhencreatingyourreacutesumeacutecover letter and application materials

12 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

objective

Tousemyskillsandexperienceinarewardingpositionwithyourcompany

education

osuBS in Marketing __

gPA375

Corvallis high schoolDiploma2009-2012

employment

Cafeacute yumm Assistant2008ndash2009

IescortedcustomerstotheirtablesandarrangedtheirseatingpresentedmenusandansweredquestionsaboutmenuitemsIhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills

orgon state universityOfficeWorker2011ndashPresent

y Completedavarietyofwrittenprojectsandpresentedworkstatustosupervisor

gt Createdofficemanuals

gt Typedminutes

gt Wrotepamphlets

y Maintainedofficeschedulingandeventcalendars

gt Enteredeventsoncalendar

gt Enteredpersonwhoscheduleeventoncalendar

leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

Member sales Club

Member Finance Club

Computer skills

MicrosoftWord

1

23

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56 7 8

910

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When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

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Reacutesumeacute Samples

APPLYI Ng

M

atthew Sm

ith m

atthewsm

ithyahoocom

(503) 555-5555 2525 C

rystal Court Salem

Oregon 97304

______________________________________________________________________________ E

DU

CA

TIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

inistration Marketing

Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

RK

EX

PER

IEN

CE

Ivey Performance M

arketing Public Relations Intern

Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

EM

IC H

ON

OR

S amp A

CT

IVIT

IES

D

eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

M

arketing Club M

ember 2012-C

urrent

Am

erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

TE

R SK

ILL

S Social M

edia Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram

Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

eacute Here you can list your previous employm

ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

een 10-12 pt Decide how you w

ant to highlight section headings Som

e people use bold and a larger font size (14-18 pt) to highlight their nam

e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

eacute outlinesam

ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

ERN

AN

DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

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sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

16 College of Business | Career Success Guide

APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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18 College of Business | Career Success Guide

y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

APPL

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22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

RVIEW

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

INTE

RVIEW

INg

26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

INTE

RVIEW

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

Corporate Partners

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respect

responsibility

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Reacutesumeacutes What Not To Do

ChrisConstantine

1800PolkAvenueCorvallisOR97331

2smart4ugmailcom

TELEPHONE(541)749-0000

objective

Tousemyskillsandexperienceinarewardingpositionwithyourcompany

education

osuBS in Marketing __

gPA375

Corvallis high schoolDiploma2009-2012

employment

Cafeacute yumm Assistant2008ndash2009

IescortedcustomerstotheirtablesandarrangedtheirseatingpresentedmenusandansweredquestionsaboutmenuitemsIhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills

orgon state universityOfficeWorker2011ndashPresent

y Completedavarietyofwrittenprojectsandpresentedworkstatustosupervisor

gt Createdofficemanuals

gt Typedminutes

gt Wrotepamphlets

y Maintainedofficeschedulingandeventcalendars

gt Enteredeventsoncalendar

gt Enteredpersonwhoscheduleeventoncalendar

leadership

Iwasvicepresidentofsalesclublastyear

awards and recognition

Member sales Club

Member Finance Club

Computer skills

MicrosoftWord

1

23

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56 7 8

910

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When writing and formatting a reacutesumeacute consider the following sample and corresponding notes of what not to do

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

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Reacutesumeacute Samples

APPLYI Ng

M

atthew Sm

ith m

atthewsm

ithyahoocom

(503) 555-5555 2525 C

rystal Court Salem

Oregon 97304

______________________________________________________________________________ E

DU

CA

TIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

inistration Marketing

Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

RK

EX

PER

IEN

CE

Ivey Performance M

arketing Public Relations Intern

Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

EM

IC H

ON

OR

S amp A

CT

IVIT

IES

D

eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

M

arketing Club M

ember 2012-C

urrent

Am

erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

TE

R SK

ILL

S Social M

edia Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram

Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

eacute Here you can list your previous employm

ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

een 10-12 pt Decide how you w

ant to highlight section headings Som

e people use bold and a larger font size (14-18 pt) to highlight their nam

e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

eacute outlinesam

ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

ERN

AN

DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

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sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

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Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

RVIEW

INg

SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

INTE

RVIEW

INg

26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

INTE

RVIEW

INg

28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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respect

responsibility

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 13

1 Drawattentiontoyournamebyincreasingitsfontsizebyatleast2pointsmorethanthefontsizeusedthroughouttherestofthereacutesumeacute

2 AvoidcreatinganegativeimpressionUseyourstudentemailoraprofessionalemailwithyourfirstandlastname

3 Labelslikelsquotelephonersquoandlsquoemailrsquoarenotneeded

4 genericobjectivestatementsdonotcommunicateanythingmeaningfultotheemployerTheirpurposeistodemonstrateaclearcareergoalanduniqueabilitiesthattheapplicantwillbringtothepositionIfyouchoosetoincludeanobjectivestatementensureitiscustomizedtothepositionyourareapplyingfor

5 Centeringallreacutesumeacutesectionswastesvaluablespaceandcanmakeitdifficulttodiscernheadingsfromcontent

6 Spelloutthenameofyoureducationalinstitution

7 Usetheexactandunabbreviateddegreetitle

8 Includethegraduationyear

9 IncludegPAonareacutesumeacuteasapplicablegenerallyincludeitifitis30AccountingstudentsareexpectedtoincludegPA

10 Afteryourfirstyearofcollegeiscompletedremovehighschooleducationandexperiencefromthereacutesumeacute

11 Writeyourreacutesumeacuteinthirdpersonpoint-of-viewThismeansthereshouldbenopersonalpronouns(Imemyyouyour)inthereacutesumeacute

12 Descriptionsofworkperformedshouldbebulletedanddemonstrateresultsandcontributions

13 Proofreadyourreacutesumeacuteforspellingmistakes

14 Placethemostrecentexperiencefirstineachsection

15 Whilebulletsareanexcellentmethodofconciselyrepresentingexperienceusingatieredsystemofbulletsisconfusing

16 Usethespaceonyourreacutesumeacutemoreeffectivelybyrestructuringsentencesintosimplefacts Vice President Sales Club2014

17 PlacecorrectinformationineachsectionIftheinformationdoesnrsquotfitthesectiontitlerenamethesectionThissectioncouldberenamedldquoProfessionalAssociationsrdquo

18 ItisexpectedthatbusinessmajorswillbeabletouseMicrosoftOfficeprogramsOnlyincludesoftwareprogramsthatshowahigherlevelofcomputermastery

APPL

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14 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacute Samples

APPLYI Ng

M

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ith m

atthewsm

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(503) 555-5555 2525 C

rystal Court Salem

Oregon 97304

______________________________________________________________________________ E

DU

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Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

regon

Expected June 2016

Bachelor of Science B

usiness Adm

inistration Marketing

Minor Entrepreneurship

MA

RK

ET

ING

PRO

JEC

TS

Market R

esearch Class Project

Spring 2014

Form

ulated and compiled data for inclusion in a statistical analysis report

Perform

ed relative analyses based on advertising models including radio television Internet

print brochures direct mail cam

paigns catalogs sales force efforts annual reports

With the cooperation of sales representatives conducted independent research on tw

o major

retailers to determine the effectiveness of several m

arketing strategies

Integrated findings into comprehensive m

arketing research reports

Brand M

anagement C

lass Project

Fall 2013

D

eveloped a proposal to create a brand identity for local non-profit

Responsible for the creation and preparation of the copy of brochure for youth guidance cam

p

Prepared branded slide show and video for m

arketing campaigns

WO

RK

EX

PER

IEN

CE

Ivey Performance M

arketing Public Relations Intern

Sum

mer 2014

R

esponsible for the research on the Spain and Am

erican metal trade

Prepared status report and presented in press release for several com

panies

Responsible for m

eeting with clients of various industries and com

pany cultures U

lta Beauty C

ampus R

epresentativeAm

bassador

2012-2013

R

esponsible for the representation of brand for new cosm

etic products on campus

W

orked with the advertiser to increase sales of cosm

etic products

Updated database by feeding the reports of the activities

D

esigned presentations and demonstrated the product on cam

paign promotions

AC

AD

EM

IC H

ON

OR

S amp A

CT

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D

eanrsquos List ndash Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Winter 2014

M

arketing Club M

ember 2012-C

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Am

erican Marketing A

ssociation Mem

ber 2013 - Current

CO

MPU

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S Social M

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Google+ Y

ouTube Softw

are Adobe H

TML M

icrosoft Project

Nam

e Address

Phone Num

ber Em

ail address LinkedIn address

O

bjective This is an optional section of your resum

e outline Tell the employer the specific position in w

hich you are interested

Education

College City State Degree M

ajor honors expected graduation date O

nly list your college education (No High School) List Colleges in reverse chronological order (m

ost recent first) including study abroad

Summ

ary of Qualifications

Summ

arize your best selling point relevant experience skills and personal qualities U

se specific examples of w

hat you have done to showcase your skills

Experience

This is an important part of the reacutesum

eacute Here you can list your previous employm

ent history and other relevant experience including internship volunteer organizational leadership List in reverse

chronological order Think broadly ndash student involvement and m

ajor school projects are appropriate

Achievements

If you have any special achievements you w

ould like to announce you can use this section Exam

ples Awards scholarships presentations honors

Special Skills

If you have specific skills that relate to the position you can create a special skills section Skills can include fluency in another language and com

puter skills

References You should leave this section out altogether References are not required at this stage and stating the

ldquoreferences are available upon requestrdquo is assumed If you are applying for a position that asks for

references provide them on a separate sheet titled References

Additional O

ptional Sections You can add additional sections of your reacutesum

eacute outline such as Leadership Volunteering Comm

unity Involvem

ent or Honors Layout ndash The layout you choose depends on w

hat you want to em

phasize on your reacutesumeacute

Chronological layout focuses on employm

ent history Functional focuses on transferrable skills Font ndash Choose a com

mon font and m

edium range font-size betw

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ant to highlight section headings Som

e people use bold and a larger font size (14-18 pt) to highlight their nam

e on the reacutesumeacute

sample reacutesum

eacute outlinesam

ple reacutesumeacute highlighting Coursew

ork

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

A MILLER

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

MARY O

F SKILLS

Budget Developm

ent and Managem

ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

ERN

AN

DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

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YINg

sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

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APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

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Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

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y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

Corporate Partners

College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

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respect

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14 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Reacutesumeacute Samples

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

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Bachelors of Science in Finance O

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SUM

MARY O

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new em

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duties O

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Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

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of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

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January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

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January 2012 ndash Decem

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Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

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Monitored shelves and restocked product w

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2012 ndash Present

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2012

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Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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18 College of Business | Career Success Guide

y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

APPLYI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

APPL

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22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

RVIEW

INg

SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

INTE

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

INTE

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 15

ANN

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EDUCATIO

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Bachelors of Science in Finance O

regon State University Expected Graduation

GPA 378 Fall 2015

SUM

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ent ndash Three yearsrsquo experience streamlining and m

anaging organizational budget of local fast food franchise Financial Investm

ents ndash Participated in a student-led organization that actively manages a $12 m

illion equity portfolio on behalf of the O

regon State University Foundation

Leadership ndash Served as an elected mem

ber of Weatherford Hall Council governing activities and resolving

concerns of 2400 students

RELEVANT EXPERIEN

CE

Cafeacute Yum

m Corvallis O

regon 2012 ndash Present Assistant M

anager middot In cooperation w

ith owner m

anage organizational budget to serve a comm

unity of over 50000 people middot Participates in panel to interview

new em

ployees and produces weekly personnel schedule

middot Train approximately tw

o employees per m

onth resulting in new hires achieving a high level of com

petency in new

duties O

regon State Investment Group 2013-Present

Domestic Fund Portfolio M

anager middot Accountable for valuing and analyzing com

panies within dom

estic sector for possible investment

opportunities middot W

ork with team

of students to manage m

ore than $1 million of investm

ents Delta Gam

ma Sorority

Finance Chair 2013 ndash 2014 middot Collaborated w

ith other club mem

bers to execute philanthropy project to help local schools middot Responsible for m

anaging fundraising budget and goals of $5000 per term for local organizations

AW

ARDS amp RECO

GNITIO

N

M

ember Beta Gam

ma Sigm

a Honor Society 2013 - Present O

regon State University Deanrsquos List 2011 ndash Present

Recipient Outstanding Business Student of the Year 2013

CO

MM

UN

ITYLEADERSHIP INVO

LVEMEN

T

Relay for Life 2010-Present

W

eatherford Hall Council 2013 ndash Present

Boys amp Girls Club 2013 ndash 2014

Am

erican Red Cross 2011 ndash 2012

1418 Grant Street C

orvallis OR

97330 | (541) 737- 6789 | amiller

onidoregonstateedu | ww

wlinkedincom

inannamiller

JOSEP

H H

ERN

AN

DEZ

14188 Campus W

ay | Corvallis OR 97330 | (541) 123-4567 | jhernandez

onidoregonstateedu

OB

JECTIVE

Educated business information system

s professional with four years training and experience seeking position w

ithin the Inform

ation Technology field

EDU

CATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Bachelors of Science in Business Inform

ation Systems Expected 2015

GPA

367 W

OR

K EX

PER

IENCE

Daim

ler Information System

s Intern

Portland O

R

June 2013 - Decem

ber 2013

Provided front-line inform

ation technology support for a company of 20000 em

ployees in more than three

geographic markets

M

aintained exceptional standards of customer service receiving recognition from

clients and vendors for quickly resolving IT issues

W

orked with a team

to perform process analysis on data w

arehouse systems thereby decreasing custom

er w

ait time by 10

Maxim

Staffing Adm

inistrative Assistant

Portland O

R

January 2011 ndash September 2012

M

aintained accurate digital records for an average of 400 calls per day continually met or exceeded daily

goals

Assisted w

ith planning and carrying out events for a staff of 60 people

Regularly created documents designed m

arketing materials and produced w

eb content using Microsoft

Office Suite and A

dobe Suite software

Server Aqua

Corvallis O

R July 2010 ndash January 2011

Recognized for polite helpful and courteous custom

er care

Utilized com

puter to check work schedule com

plete time sheets and m

onitor online customer evaluation

forms

Ensured accuracy w

hen operating cash register and assisting with inventory control and ordering

COM

PU

TER SK

ILLS

Process Analysis

HTM

L Com

puter-based Auditing

Data W

arehouse Systems

JAV

A

Data M

ining

SQL

TCPIP E-Business Concepts

ACTIV

ITIES

Volunteer Elementary School A

sthma Prevention Program

Corvallis

2012 ndash 2013 Inform

ation Systems Tutor O

regon State University Corvallis

2011 ndash Present

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YINg

sample Functional reacutesum

eacute sam

ple Chronological reacutesumeacute

16 College of Business | Career Success Guide

APPLYI Ng

Jessica Chen

987 Southwest 2

nd Street bull Corvallis OR 97333 bull (541)123-4567 bull jessicachen

gmailcom

EDU

CATION

O

regon State University

Anticipated July 2016 Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration Managem

ent Bachelor of Science Business Adm

inistration International Business Aarhus School of Business U

niversity of Aarhus

Fall 2015 Study Abroad

W

ORK HISTO

RY Best Buy Sales Consultant

January 2013 ndash August 2014 Salem

OR

Ensured excellent custom

er service by offering technological solutions to individual and corporate custom

ers and responding to client phone requests

Met or exceeded com

pany quarterly sales quotas by 10 ndash 15

Adhered to com

pany policies as written in Em

ployee Policy Guide

Safeway Courtesy Clerk

January 2012 ndash Decem

ber 2012 Corvallis O

R

Helped customers feel valued by quickly fulfilling client requests and thereby reducing w

ait times

Assisted approxim

ately 150 customers per day w

ith transporting purchases to their cars

Monitored shelves and restocked product w

hen levels decreased below 50

capacity

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student-Athlete Oregon State U

niversity Wom

enrsquos Rowing

2012 ndash Present

M

aintained high level academic perform

ance and developed time m

anagement skills w

hile training or com

peting six hours per day during the school year

Collaborated with team

mem

bers from diverse backgrounds in order to com

pete in Pac- 12 Rowing

Championships

Student Coordinator Oregon State U

niversity Earth Day of Service

2012

Planned an eight hour service project in conjunction w

ith Corvallis Parks and Recreation

Supervised over 100 volunteers removing invasive plant species at Dunaw

i Creek Boardwalk natural

area CO

MM

UN

ITY amp CAM

PUS IN

VOLVEM

ENT

M

ember O

regon State University Finance Club 2014 ndash Present

M

ember O

regon State University M

anagement Club 2013 ndash Present

Volunteer Jackson Street Youth Center 2012 ndash 2014

Coach Corvallis City Youth Baseball 2011 - 2013

LANG

UAG

ECOM

PUTER SKILLS

Fluent in M

andarin

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite AW

ARDSHON

ORS

O

regon State University Honor Roll 2012-2014

Bernie Newcom

b Scholarship 2012-2014

CLIN

T R W

ILLIAM

S crw

illiams

gmailcom

(541) 123-4567 w

ww

linkedincominclintrw

illiams 2200 South G

arfield Street Corvallis O

R 97330

PR

OFESSIO

NA

L SUM

MA

RY

Goal-oriented high-energy supply chain m

anagement professional w

ith five years experience solidifying business relationships and stream

lining data processes in the public sector Adept at procurem

ent logistics and transportation com

modity m

anagement and finance H

ighly effective trainer and staff motivator com

mitted to

collaboration quality productivity and efficiency Sales amp

Operations Planning

Business Developm

ent Planning amp

Logistics

Inventory Managem

ent C

ontract Adm

inistration C

omm

unications amp N

egotiations

Business Leadership C

APEX

Managem

ent Process Im

provement

ED

UC

ATIO

N

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

Expected July 2017

Masters of Business A

dministration in G

lobal Operations

362 G

PA

Oregon State U

niversity Corvallis O

R

July 2010

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

387 GPA

RELEV

AN

T EXP

ERIEN

CE

Horizon R

estoration Portland OR

August 2010 - Present

Operations M

anager

Developed business strategy through a com

prehensive analysis of financial and operational key perform

ance indicators while accounting for variance and em

ployed plan through inclusive team

goal setting

Implem

ented a system of process im

provement through collaborative perform

ance evaluations and results-focused goal setting for seven project m

anagers

Created and presented quarterly business unit analysis to com

municate com

pany performance trends

and achievement of benchm

arks

CB

S Interactive Portland OR

June 2010 ndash August 2010

Business amp Finance Intern

C

alculated liquidity solvency and profitability ratios for Pacific Northw

est division of the company

W

orked with a team

to identify research and document key variances for M

IS projects

Identified and assisted in the correction of inconsistencies in process or accounting treatment

resulting in a reacquisition of $30000 in funds for materials

A

ssessed with the preparation of m

onthly financial presentations decks financial dashboards metric

analysis and rate volume analysis for the departm

ent

CO

MM

UN

ITY INV

OLV

EMEN

T

Habitat for H

umanity Portland O

R

2014

Assisted w

ith connecting agency to sponsors thereby raising over $400000 in materials for new

hom

es

Constructed three hom

es with C

BS Interactive Habitat for H

umanity Team

Mercy C

orps Northw

est Corvallis O

R

2008 ndash 2010

Partnered w

ith the Asian Pacific N

etwork of O

regon to operate a food drive benefitting 25000 clients

Served as a m

ember of the O

regon Asset Building C

orps to introduce sustainable change among low

-incom

e comm

unities recruit comm

unity volunteers and establish sound fiscal policies

sample Chronological reacutesum

eacutesam

ple Combination reacutesum

eacute

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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18 College of Business | Career Success Guide

y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

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Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

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Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

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y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

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step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

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KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

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Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

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The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

RVIEW

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

INTE

RVIEW

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

Corporate Partners

College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

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respect

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 17

Portfolio Development

Compiling a portFolioThroughoutyourindustryandacademicexperiencesyoushouldcompilesignificantworktoincludeinyourprofessionalportfolioOnceyoubegindevelopingtheportfolioyoucaneasilyaddadditionalworkthatappropriatelyrepresentsandshowcasesyourskillsandqualifications

weB portFoliosWebportfoliosarehostedonlineandareaninteractivewebpageThebiggestbenefitofawebportfolioisitsaccessibilityEmployerscanaccessthewebportfolioatanytimebyvisitingthewebportfoliorsquoswebaddressSeveralonlinesitesallowstudentstocreateandhostattractiveprofessionalportfolioswixcom weeblycom sitesgooglecom styleportfolioscom coroflotcom

PortfoliosareanessentialjobsearchtoolfordesignmajorsAportfolioisacollectionofdocumentsandotherworksamplesorganizedinsomeformofcaseorbinderThepurposeistoshowcaseyourqualitiesandskillsasajobcandidateKeepinmindthataprofessionalportfolioshouldcontainonlyyourbestworkthatisrelevanttothepositionfield you are applying for

APPL

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18 College of Business | Career Success Guide

y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

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KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

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RVIEW

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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respect

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18 College of Business | Career Success Guide

y RemembertoshowprocessCreateseveralpagesforeachprojectthatshowshowyouprogressedfrombeginningtoendMakesurethearrangementofyourimagesanddiagramsareorganizedonyourpagesothereisanaturalflowanditrsquoseasytofollow

y SomeprojectsmaybeverytactileYoumaywanttoreproducetheseprojectstoincludeonyourpageorconsiderbringingthesephysicalprojectstoyourmeetingiftheemployerwantstoseeyouractualwork

y RemembertoincludereflectionstatementswitheachprojectthatgivenecessarybackgroundforthereaderAddinformationaboutwhytheprojectwascompletedchallengesyouovercamesuccessfullywhatyoulearnedandwhatskillsyoumasteredAddpertinentdetailsabouttheprojectDescribetheinspirationbehindtheproject

Professionalartifacts

Self-directedartifacts

Closingpagethankyoupage

hard Copy portFoliosDevelopingahardcopyportfolioinvolvescreatingadigitalportfoliothatisthenprintedandinsertedintoahardcopycaseYoucanuseanycomputerprogramyouarecomfortablewithtodevelopyourportfoliopagesPowerpointandAdobeInDesignPhotoshoparecommonlyused

step 1 planning

Decidewhatprogramyouwillusetodesigndevelopyourportfoliopages

DecideonsizeofpagelayoutandsizeofportfoliocaseCommonsizesare85X11rdquo11X14rdquoor11X17rdquoIfyouhavealotoflargeprojectswithsmalldetailsalargercasewillbemoreappropriateChooseacasethatyouarecomfortablewithcarryingandpresenting

step 2 selecting

SelectwhichportfolioartifactsyouaregoingtoincludeinyourportfoliofromthefollowingthreecategoriesChoosenomorethan10artifactsAimforqualityratherthanquantityincludeonlyyourbestwork y academicIncludeyourmostsuccessfulcourseprojectsfromyourcoursework

y professionalReacutesumeacutelettersofrecommendationprofessionalexperienceshownvisuallyperformanceevaluations

y self-directedAnyreproducedworkorworkdoneonthesideawardsscholarshipsleadershipdocumentationvolunteerworkartwork

OnceyoursquoveselectedwhichportfolioartifactsyouwanttoincludeconvertallworkintodigitalformatForphysicalpiecestakephotosoftheworkForflatpiecesscantheworkForyoursignificantexperiencescapturewithphotographs

step 3 organizing

ThenextstepistodevelopyourportfoliooutlineDecidewhereeachartifactisgoingtobeincludedConsiderthefollowingpageorder

intro pageThispageintroducesyouItshouldconsistofyournametitlemajorandbrandmarkTableofcontentsListskeypagesinyourportfoliowithpagenumber

design philosophypurpose statement Thiscantakemanyforms(designphilosophyprofessionalstatementbioaboutmepersonalcatchphrasecareerobjectiveetc)

reacutesumeacuteItcanbeaPDFofyourhardcopyreacutesumeacuteorthesamecontentinanewlayout

divider pagesIncludedividerpagesthatintroduceeachsectionofyourportfolioy AcademicprojectsChoose3-5keyacademicprojectsStartwiththemostrelevantones

y EachprojectcantakeupafewpagesRememberthesepagesaregoingtobeprintedsomakesureyoudonrsquotcramtoomuchononepage

Portfolio Development

APPLYI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

APPL

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22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

RVIEW

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

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EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 19

step 4 designing

IncorporatethebasicprinciplesandelementsofdesignwhencreatingyourpagelayoutsConsidertheruleofthirds(thirdblankspacethirdtextthirdvisual)

CreatingabrandmarkAbrandmarkisavisualpresentationofyouasyourownbrandThiscanbeasymbollogoiconorrepetitivevisualelementthatispresentedthroughoutyourportfolioBybrandingyourselfyouarecreatingaperceptionaboutwhoyouareandthequalityofworkyoucanproduceBesureyourbrandmarkisvisibleoneverypageandeachpagerepresentsaclearconsistentbrandidentity

REMEMBERYourportfoliodesignshouldbeconsistentwithyourbrandpackage(whichincludesyourreacutesumeacutecoverletterbusinesscardandwebportfolio)Thegoalistohaveaconsistentbrandidentityinallyourwork

step 5 printing

TimetoprintandputitalltogetherOnceyourportfolioiscompletebesuretopracticehandlingitandpresentingyourpages(especiallyifyouchosethelargerportfoliocase)

AnadditionalstepistocreatealeavebehindportfolioforemployersForexamplean85X11rdquoreprintofyourpagesthatareboundtogethercanbeleftbehindwithemployersYoucanalsosaveyourworkonaCDandleaveitbehindMorecommonlyyoucandirectemployerstoyourwebportfolio

PrintingisavailableatOSUStudentMulti-MediaServices(theyscanandprintstudentportfoliopagesfreeofcharge)CorvallisCustomorFedExPortfoliocasescanbepurchasedatportfolios-and-art-casescomorfromotheronlinesources AP

PLYINg

KNOWYOURAUDIENCEThegoalofyourportfolioistoshowyouFITwithintheorganizationyouaretargetingIfthecompanyyouaretargetingisknowntobeinnovativetrendyandfashion-forwardyourportfoliostyleshouldalsobeIfthecompanyismoretraditionalandformalyourportfoliostyleshouldreflectthesamestyle

20 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

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Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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Cover Letter

Your Street AddressCity State ZIP

Date

First and Last Name of PersonTitleCompanyStreet AddressCity State ZIP

Dear MrMs Last Name

Opening paragraph In the first paragraph state the reason for the letter the specific position you are applying for and indicate how you heard about the position

Second (and possibly third) paragraph Use the next one to two paragraphs to explain why you are interested in the position and the company Use specific examples to show how you are qualified for the position If you have had relevant work experience point out the specific achievements or unique qualifications from those roles If you have experience in your academic classes such as class projects use those examples as well

Closing paragraph The last paragraph should include your desire to personally interview for the position You should also refer the reader to your reacutesumeacute which summarizes your experience and qualifications Close your letter with a statement that will encourage the company to respond

Sincerely

Your Signature

Your NameEnclosure

tips1 CustomizeMakesureeachcoverletteristailoredspecificallytothepositionyouareapplyingfor

2 Be positive TelltheemployerabouttheexperiencesyouhavethatmatchtherequiredqualificationsforthejobDonothighlightqualificationsyoudonothave

3 Be conciseThisisnevertobelongerthanonepage

4 Be honest Donotembellishyouraccomplishmentsskillsorqualifications

5 FormatMakesurethatthefontstylesizeandcolorareuniformforpresentation

6 proofread ThecoverletterisoftenthefirstsampleofyourwritingthatanemployerseesMakesurethatyouproofreadforspellinggrammaticalandpunctuationerrors

APPLYI Ng

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show how your backgroundfitstheparticularpositionandoremployeryouareapplyingtoItprovidesanopportunitytoexpandonpointsfromyourreacutesumeacutethatyoufeelareespeciallynoteworthyorspecifictothejobdescriptionThisisalsowhereyoushouldexplainanythingodd(gapsintimelinelowerGPAetc)

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

APPL

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22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

INTE

RVIEW

INg

26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

INTE

RVIEW

INg

28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

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integrity

respect

responsibility

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 21

AreferencesheetisusedtosharealistofpeoplewhocanelaborateonyourexperienceandskillstopotentialemployersReferencesarenotpartofyourreacutesumeacuteThisisaseparatedocumentPeopletoconsiderhavingonthislistcaninclude

y Pastemployers(bosses)y Professorsy Advisors

a Few things to notey Usethesameheadingasinyourreacutesumeacutey Keepthelistto3-4individualstotaly Theindividualsshouldknowenoughaboutyoutobeabletospeaktoyourcharactery Youshouldchoosethosewhowillpositivelyreflectyourskillsandabilitiesy Askpeoplepermissiontobeareferencepriortoaddingthemtoyourlisty Donotusefriendsorfamilymembersuseonlyprofessionalreferences

References

Your NameAddressPhone numberEmailLinkedIn Address

References

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

NameJob TitleCompanyAddressPhone numberEmail address

APPL

YINg

22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

RVIEW

INg

SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

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EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

OSU_BIZ_JOBSfacebookcomOSUBIZJOBSBIZ_JOBSOSU OSU_BIZ_JOBS OSU_BIZ_JOBS

integrity

respect

responsibility

September 2014

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22 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow up with interviewer(s) send a thank you letter that restates your skills and interest in the company within 24 hours of the interview

intErviEWinGresearch the employer to prepare for your interviewa Current newsb employer initiativesc position you are applying ford Company strengths weaknesses opportunities

and threats (swot analysis)

prepare five or more stories using the star method (see page 24)

make a great impression Be on time dress professionally make eye contact give a firm handshake be positive confident and listen to what the representatives have to say

always ask questions about the employer and position make sure you are not asking about things easily found on their website again do your research also avoid asking about salary and benefits

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

INTE

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

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EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 23

traditional interview Thistypeofinterviewincludesbroad-basedquestionstoseeifthecandidatehastheskillstoperformthejobandtodeterminewhetherornottheyareafitforthecompanyBepreparedtoanswertraditionalinterviewquestionsinastraightforwardmanner

y Whydidyouchooseyourmajory Tellmeaboutyourself(keepthisto2-3minutes)y Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknessesy Whydoyouwanttoworkhere

Behavioral interview

BehavioralinterviewsarebasedontheideathatpastbehavioristhebestindicatoroffutureperformanceManycompaniestodayusethistypeofinterviewQuestionsforbehavioralinterviewsusuallystartwithldquoTellmeaboutatimewhenrdquoWhenansweringandpreparingfortheseinterviewsfollowtheSTARformatonpage24

Case interview CaseinterviewsaretypicallyusedbyconsultingcompaniesinvariousindustriesaswellasbankingandfinancialfirmsThisspecifictypeofinterviewisleveragedtotestthecandidatersquosanalyticalcommunicationproblemsolvingandadaptabilityskillsetsTypesofcaseinterviewsincludewrittencasesbusinesscasesandbrainteasers

phone interviewAphoneinterviewisusuallythefirstinterviewmanycompaniesuseasascreeningprocessforcandidates Hereareafewtips

y UsealandlinewhenpossibleIfyouuseacellphonemakesureyouareinaquietareawithgoodreception

y Providedetailedandspecificanswersjustasyouwouldinpersony Beprepared

video interviewIfyouareinterviewingwithacompanyandareunabletotraveltothesiteavideointerviewmaybearranged

y Dressprofessionallyasyouwouldforanon-siteinterviewy PracticebyrecordingyourselforutilizetheCSCresourcesy Chooseaquietareatointerviewwhereyouwillnotbedisruptedy giveyourselfplentyoftimetosetupequipmentsothatyouarereadytogoatinterviewtime

y Whenspeakingfocusyoureyesonthevideocameranotonyourscreensothatyouappeartomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer

inFormational interview Readaboutinformationalinterviewsonpage7

Types of Interviews

INTE

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SuccessfullymanaginganinterviewiskeytogettinganyjobTheinterviewprovidesemployerswithanopportunitytogettoknowyourpersonalityandtocloselyexamineyourverbalcommunicationskillsWhatyousaymdashandhowyousayitmdashiscriticaltoanemployerrsquosassessmentofyourldquofitrdquowithacompanyNonverbalbehaviorduringinterviewsisalsoaformofcommunicationAninterviewisanaturallyanxietyproducingsituationInordertodoyourbestmakesureyouprepare and practice Below are several different types of interviews you may experience

24 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

INTE

RVIEW

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

INTE

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

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Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

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Behavioral interview example ldquoDescribeatimewhenyouhadtosolveaproblemrdquo

STAR Method

SitUatiOnDescribethesettinginwhichyourexampletakesplaceWhatwasthesituationWhatwereyoudoingWhowereyouworkingwithWhatwereyouworkingon

Answer ldquoDuring my role as an intern at Company X I was responsible for managing all of the details for events and supervised a group of five for hosting eventsrdquo

taSKExplaintheldquoproblemrdquoandwhatyouneededtoaddressWhatwasthegoalyouwerestrivingforOrtheproblemyouweretryingtosolve

Answer ldquoAfter reviewing past reports I found that event attendance had dropped by 20 over the past few years I wanted to make sure that we brought attendance back uprdquo

aCtiOnTalkthroughthespecificstepsthatyoutookinordertoaddressthetaskathandDemonstrateandmentionskillsthatyouutilizedWhatdidyoudotoresolvetheproblemorreachyourgoal

answer ldquoFirst i collected feedback from past attendees and vendors by sending out a survey i used this to design a new approach that would be more effective in promoting our eventrdquo

rESULtExplainhowyouractionscontributedtotheoverallresultHowdidthestoryendWhatdidyoulearnfromthisexperienceIncludeconcretequantifiabledatatoprovidespecificdetailsinyourresponse

Answer ldquoThe company was able to use the new plan to host a new event By utilizing my strategies we raised attendance by 30 in the first year I learned that it is important to continually adapt strategies to increase participationrdquo

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

INTE

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

Corporate Partners

College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

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responsibility

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Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 25

leadershipy givemeanexampleofatimewhenyousuccessfullymotivatedotherpeopleunderchallengingcircumstances

y Describeasituationwhereyouusedpersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoseethingsyourway

y givemeaspecificexampleofsomethingyoudidthathelpedbuildenthusiasminothers

Commitment to tasKy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoufailedtoachievethestatedobjectivegoalinaworkoreducationalsituation

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoucompletedaprojectwithminimaldirection

y givemeanexampleofanimportantgoalyouhadtosetandtellmeaboutyourprogressinreachingthatgoal

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtogoaboveandbeyondthecallofdutyinordertogetajobdone

proBlem solvingy Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoumadeadecisionanditendedupbeingadisaster

y giveanexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoberelativelyquickincomingtoadecision

y givemeanexampleofatimewhenyouusedyourfact-findingskillstosolveaproblem

y givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentandlogicinsolvingaproblem

CommuniCation sKillsy Tellusaboutthelastpresentationyouconductedy Tellusaboutatimewhenyoufacilitatedadiscussionthatgotofftrackmdashhowdidyouhandleit

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtouseyourpresentationskillstoinfluencesomeonersquosopinion

y Describeatimewhenyouhadtouseyourwrittencommunicationskillstogetanimportantpointacross

Common Interview QuestionseduCationgoals

y Whathasbeenyourrolewithineachoftheextracurricularactivitiesthatyouparticipated

y Howdoyouthinkyouwilluseapplyyourdegreeinyournewjob

y Whataccomplishmentsareyoumostproudofy WehaveaverycompetitivecandidatepoolforourcompanySellmeonwhyyoushouldbeselected

y Howorwhydidyouchooseyourmajory IsyourgPAagoodreflectionofyourperformanceinschool

y Whattypeofpositionareyouinterestediny Whattypesofcampusactivitieshaveyouparticipatedin

teamworKgroup proJeCts y Tellmeofatimewhenyoudisagreedwithateammemberormanager

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyourealizedinthemiddleofaprojectthatthingswerenotgoingasplannedmdashwhatdidyoudo

y Tellmeaboutasituationwhereyouknewyourboss(oranotherteammember)waswrongyouwererightandhowyoudealtwiththesituation

y Tellofatimewhenyouworkedwithacolleaguewhowasnotcompletinghishershareofthework

y Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadadisagreementwithateammemberorcoworker

strengths and weaKnessesy TellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedpoorjudgmentHowdidyouresolvethissituation

y TellmeastoryofatimeyoudisappointedamanagerorteammemberWhatlessondidyoulearnfromtheexperience

y giveanexampleofhowyouhavebeenabletomotivateyourselftoactionwhenyoujustdidnrsquotfeellikedoingaparticulartask

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Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

INTE

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28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

Corporate Partners

College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

OSU_BIZ_JOBSfacebookcomOSUBIZJOBSBIZ_JOBSOSU OSU_BIZ_JOBS OSU_BIZ_JOBS

integrity

respect

responsibility

September 2014

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26 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Follow-UpFollowupafteraninterviewbysendingathankyoulettertothoseyouinterviewed with within 24 hours You can send a letter through the mail or byemailEmailisthebestwaytoensureitisreceivedinatimelymannerSending a thank you letter through the mail is more formal and appropriate

Applicantrsquos Current AddressCity State ZIP Code

Date of Writing

Ms Jane DoeTitleOrganizationStreet AddressCity State ZIP Code

Dear Ms Doe

1st Paragraph Express appreciation for opportunity mention location and date of interview or meeting make a positive statement about your interest in the organization

2nd Paragraph Emphasize a specific point which will make you stand out in the employerrsquos memory supply any additional information which was omitted from the interview

3rd Paragraph Close with additional appreciation make a positive statement about your qualifications for the position

Sincerely

(your name signed)Type your name

INTERVIEWI Ng

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 27

Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

INTE

RVIEW

INg

28 College of Business | Career Success Guide28 College of Business | Career Success Guide

BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

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Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

Corporate Partners

College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

OSU_BIZ_JOBSfacebookcomOSUBIZJOBSBIZ_JOBSOSU OSU_BIZ_JOBS OSU_BIZ_JOBS

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Negotiating

CongratulationsAllofyourhardworkhaspaidoffandnowyouhaveajoboffer Here are a few tips when considering the offer

read itThefirststeptoapproachingajobofferistocarefullyreadallofthematerialsentThisincludestheemailtheformaloffer(typicallyaPDFattachedtotheemail)anyotherattachmentsandallrelevantlinksMakesureyouclearlyunderstandy Salary(orhourlywage)y Locationy Startdateandenddate(inthecaseofinternships)y Expensescoveredy Benefits(probablynotincludedinaninternshipoffer)y Contactsy Datetoacceptofferby

write BaCKThenextstepistosendanemailtoyourcontactthankingthemforextendingtheofferConfirmthatyouwillhavearesponseforthembeforethedateindicatedontheofferAtthispointifthereareanyunclearpointsontheofferdonrsquotbeafraidtoaskquestionsinyourresponse

salary negotiatingBeginthenegotiationprocessbyaskingifthejobofferisnegotiableIfyouhaveapreviouslyestablishedlineofcommunicationwithyourcontactthroughthephonegiveherhimacalltoaskhowmuchflexibilitythecompanyhastodiscusssalaryOnceyouhavedeterminedthatitcanbeadjustedthroughnegotiationsdoyourhomeworkHaveagoodsoundreasonfornegotiatingBelowaresomeoftheresourcesthatwillhelpyouestablishanappropriatesalaryrangey NACESalarySurveyTheNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

(naceweborg)producesquarterlysurveysofentry-levelsalaryYoucanusetheNACESalaryCalculatortoestablishasalaryrangebasedonoccupationeducationandlocation

y BureauofLaborStatistics(blsgovblsblswagehtm)TheBLSproducessalarydataonastateregionalandnationallevel

aCCept or deCline the oFFerBynowyouhavethoroughlyreviewedtheofferandconsideredwhetheryoufitwithinthecompanyandthepositionRegardlessofwhetheryouareacceptingordecliningtheofferbesuretodosobothverballyandinwriting

INTE

RVIEW

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

UETT

E

34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

Corporate Partners

College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

OSU_BIZ_JOBSfacebookcomOSUBIZJOBSBIZ_JOBSOSU OSU_BIZ_JOBS OSU_BIZ_JOBS

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respect

responsibility

September 2014

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttE

employers rate candidate skills - in order of importance

ability to communicateability to work in a team structureability to make decisions and solve problemsAbilitytoplanorganizeandprioritizeAbilitytoobtainandprocessinformationAbilitytoanalyzequantitativedataTechnical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Abilitytocreateandoreditwrittenreports

Abilitytoinfluenceothers

SourceJobOutlook2013NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 29

BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

ETIQ

UETT

Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

30 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

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Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

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Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

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BUSinESS EtiqUEttEWhether you are in an interview responding to an email or talking on the phone it is importanttokeepallcommunicationmdashbothverbalandnon-verbalmdashprofessionalTherelaxed tone and correspondence used with friends is not the same as professional communicationatworkorwithbusinessprofessionalsHerearesometipsmakesureyourcommunicationmeetstheprofessionalstandard

Professional Communication

emailing1 include a clear and brief subject line

YoudonrsquotwanttomaketheotherpersonguesswhatyourmessageisaboutThesubjectlineisoftenthedecidingfactorwhetheremailgetsreadordiscardedMakesureyoursubjectlineisclearconciseanddirect

2 always re-read before sendingMakesureyouproofreadyouremailsbeforesendingthemeliminatinganyerrorsthatyourmessagemaycontainandcheckingthetoneoftheemailYouwanttogiveagoodimpressionwhileclearlycommunicatingtheintentofthemessage

3 use a professional email addressIfyouwanttobetakenseriouslyuseanemailaddressappropriateforthejoborpositionWhatmayseemlikeafunnyaddresstoyouandyourfriendsislikelyinappropriatefortheworkplaceandwillbelookeddownuponbypotentialemployers

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Enon-verBal CommuniCation Youmayhaveperfectedyouranswerstointerviewquestionsbutmuchofthefirstimpressionyoumakewillbebasedonnon-verbalcommunicationy Makeeyecontactwiththeinterviewery Afirmhandshakewillexudeconfidenceandcapabilityy Situpstraightwithfeeteitherflatonthefloororanklescrossedy Leanforwardslightlytoappearinterestedandengagedy Relaxyourshouldersy Smileandnodwhilelisteningy Donrsquotcrossyourarmsy Ifyouneedtodosomethingwithyourhandsinterlockyourfingersandholdthem

looselyinyourlaporholdapenandanotepady Donrsquotfidgetoruseexcessiveaggressivegestures

phone Calls and voiCemail1 identify yourself quickly Youdonrsquot

wanttoleavetheotherpersonguessingwhoitisStateyournameandwhereyouarecallingfromtogivecontextforthephonecall

2 have an appropriate voicemailYourvoicemailshouldbeeasytounderstandandappropriateforallcallersStateyourfullnameandphonenumberwithabriefmessageThismayoftenbesomeonersquosfirstimpressionofyousomakeitprofessional

3 Be preparedHaveanotepadandpenreadyfornotesorphonenumbersyoumightneedtojotdownAlsobereadytoaskquestionstoavoidawkwardsilencesinthecallWhencallingoutmakesureyouusedirectcommunicationsothepointofthecallisquicklyunderstood

4 slow downSinceinterviewersareareunabletoreadyourfacialexpressionsandbodylanguageitisimportanttoslowdownyourvocalratetoallowthemtounderstandexactlywhatyouaresayingYouwillalsosoundmoreconfidentandprofessional

5 practice ending your phone callEndingaphonecallcanbeawkwardsopracticehavingaconcisegoodbyeItissuggestedthatyouthanktheinterviewersfortheirtimeandsummarizeanyactionsyouwilltakeafterthecallTrynottoprolongyourgoodbye

4 mind your mannersRemembertherulesyouweretaughtwhenyouwereyoungersuchassayingpleaseandthankyouUsingthesewordsinyouremailswillmakeyousoundmoreprofessionalandrespectfulAddresseveryoneusingthepropertitlesuchasMrMsorDrAtitleisasignofrespectandshouldbeuseduntilyouareotherwiseinstructed

5 respond in a timely manner Respondingwithin24hoursisconsideredproperetiquetteevenifyoujustreplytoacknowledgetheemailandwillgetbacktothemlaterThisshowsyouhavereadtheemailandarebeingproactive

6 avoid using exclamation points WhenwritingaprofessionalemaildpnotoveruseexclamationmarksandboldedwordsWriteyouremailasifyouwerewritingaformallettertosomeoneanduseexclamatorylanguageandsymbolssparinglyEmoticonsorsmileyfacesareneveracceptableinprofessionalemailsLeavethoseforfriendlycommunicationonFacebookortextmessageswithfriendsandfamily

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Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

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EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 35

Corporate Partners

College of BusinessCollege of Business Career Success Center102 Austin HallcscbusoregonstateeduPhone 541-737-8957 businessoregonstateeducareers Career Guide

OSU_BIZ_JOBSfacebookcomOSUBIZJOBSBIZ_JOBSOSU OSU_BIZ_JOBS OSU_BIZ_JOBS

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respect

responsibility

September 2014

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Networking

tips For networKing suCCess1 play the student cardAlumniandothercontactsaremorelikelytowanttohelpyouwhileyoursquorestillastudentIfyouwantto

pickthebrainofsomeonewhoworksintheindustryorrequestaninformationalinterviewnowisthetimetodoitgrowtheserelationshipswhiletherersquosnopressuresothosecontactswillwanttohelpyouwhenyoutransitiontotheworkworld

2 use your friendsrsquo parents as resourcesTheyrsquovegotdecadesofexperienceandareprobablywillingtosharetheirexpertisewithyoumdashandmaybeeventheircontactsStudentstendtooverlooktheirparentsrsquofriendswhenitcomestonetworkingbutparentsareoftenwellconnectedorknowpeoplewhoareAlsolooktorelativesandfamilyfriends

3 get out of the bubbleYoucangetaheadbynetworkingoffcampusLeveragetheCareerSuccessCenterrsquosoff-campusnetworkingopportunitiesCheckoutconferencesinyourfieldoryourlocalChamberofCommerce

4 use linkedinDonrsquotavoidusingLinkedInuntilaftercollegeUseitnowtotrackthenetworkyoursquorebuildingLinkedInrecentlylaunchednewoptionsforstudentsthatmakeiteasytounderstandthisnetworkThereisevenatooltofindalumnifromyouruniversity

5 use twitter strategicallyWhileLinkedInistheprofessionalsocialnetworkTwittercanbeevenmoreusefulforconnectingwithpeopleyouwanttoknowMakealistofpeopleinyourindustrywhoyoulookuptoandusethenetworkstrategicallytoconnectwiththemLikeLinkedInTwittercanhelpyoutakethesestrategiestothenextlevelbecauseitprovidesanopportunitytokeepintouchwiththenetworkyoursquorebuilding

6 get an internshipThisisthemostobviousoptionbutitcanrsquotbeoverstatedThevalueofaninternshipistremendousbothintermsofskillsandcontactsEmployersoftenhirefull-timeworkersfromtheirinternshippoolwhichmeanshavinganinternshipputsyouaheadofotherjobseekersInadditiontogivingyoureal-lifeexperiencetoputonyourreacutesumeacuteaninternshipputsyouineyesightofpeoplewhoworkinyourfieldofchoiceandtheyaremorelikelytothinkofyouwhenjobopportunitiesarise

ETIQUETTE

OneofthebestwaysoffindingajobistonetworkNetworkingisasuccessfultechniqueinfindingyourfirstinternshiporjoborthroughoutyourentirecareerYoumaynotrealizeitbutyoualready have a network Faculty family and friends may not have a jobforyoubuttheymayknowsomeonewhodoesorhaveusefulinformationaboutacompanyforwhichyouwouldliketoworkNetworkingcanhelpyou

y Learnaboutjobsthatarenotpubliclyadvertised y Learnaboutanemployerrsquoscultureandexpectations y Sharejobleads y Gather information to help you decide if a career is right for you

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 31

Elevator PitchIfyoursquorelookingforajoboneofthefirsttasksonyourto-dolistshouldbecraftinganidealldquoelevatorpitchrdquoItrsquosthe30-secondspeechthat summarizes who you are what you do and why you are the perfectcandidateYoushouldbeabletogiveyourelevatorpitchatanytimefromajobinterviewtoacocktailpartyconversation

putting together your elevator pitChy Aquickintroduction(namecollegemajor)y Whatareyourcareergoalsy Experience(relevanttoyourgoals)y Whatcanyouoffer(skillsandhowyouwouldbenefitanorganization)

tipsy Keepitshortandsimpley Maintaineyecontacty Haveafirmhandshaketosignalconfidencey Researchthecompanyyoutalkwithy Smilemdashshowyourenthusiasmy Practicepracticepractice

intro

goals

experience

fit

ETIQ

UETT

EImpact Your Future

Complete your reacutesumeacute with a graduate business degree Learn from globally conscious business leaders and renowned faculty Gain career confidence through experiential learning Become part of a distinguished business and alumni community

businessoregonstateedumba 541-737-5510 OSUmBaoregonstateedu

Our Oregon State MBA alumni are leaders thoughtout the stateJoin them

32 College of Business | Career Success Guide

More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

ETIQUETTE

Integrity |Respect|Responsibility 33

Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

ETIQ

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34 College of Business | Career Success Guide

Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

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Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

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Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

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More and more recruiters and employers are using LinkedIntofindandhiretalentMakesureyourLinkedInprofile represents you and sends the right message to yournetworkandpotentialemployers

LinkedIn

y Completely fill out your profileandusekeywordssootherscansearchandfindyoueasilyUseaprofessionalorprofessional-qualityheadshotofyoudressedinbusinessattire

y Connect with everyoneConnectwithclassmatesprofessorsfacultypastemployersfamilyfamilyfriendsandmoreYouneverknowhowthoseconnectionswillpayoffFollowcompaniesyouareinterestedinorintheindustriesyouwanttoworkinJoingroupsaswell

y ask for recommendationsTakeadvantageoftheconnectionsyoursquovealreadymadeandaskiftheywillrecommendyouonLinkedIn

y interact with your network SendcommentsoffercongratulationsandldquolikerdquothingssopeopleknowyoursquoreactiveAlsointroducepeopleifyouthinktheyshouldbeconnectedmdashthatmayhelpyouinthefuture

y take advantage of new resources Youcanlistprojectshonorsorganizationsandcoursesyouhavetakensothatyoucanincludeallrelevantexperience

y Find people to network with FindalumniwhoworkinthefieldsandareasyouwanttoworkinReachoutandaskforaninformationalinterview

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Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

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Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

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Professional attire is usually classifiedaseitherbusinessprofessionalorbusinesscasualInmostsituationsitisbesttoerr on the side of caution and dressbusinessprofessionalbutbesuretoresearchthecompanyyoursquollbespeakingwithtoknowifsomethingdifferentisexpectedIfyou are interviewing for a creative position in fields such as graphic or apparel design you may have more freedom to dress fashion-forward Researchthecorporatecultureandexpectationsbeforedeciding

Professional Dress

menBusiness professional Formenbusinessprofessionaldressmeansafullsuitbutton-upshirtandtieThesuitshouldbecomprisedofmatchingjacketandslacksThejacketsleevesshouldendatyourwristandthejacketshouldbelongenoughtocoveryourbottomTheshirtshouldbefittedandaplaincoloredorsimplepatternedtieshouldbewornandtiedsoitendsatthecenterofyourbeltShoesshouldbedarkleatherandshouldmatchyourbeltDonotwearacasualbeltwithabusinesssuitDresssocksshouldbeworninacolorthatmatchesthesuitandshouldextendoveryourcalfsoskindoesnotshowwhenyousitdownHairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwellgroomedJewelryshouldconsistonlyofawatchandsimplerings(suchasaweddingbandorclassring)Removepiercingsandanyotherjewelry

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressincludesslacksorkhakipantsAsuitjacketisnotrequiredbutasportjacketmaybewornDependingonthecompanybusinesscasualmaybeanicebutton-upshirtwithorwithoutatieoralightsweaterApoloshirtissometimesconsideredbusinesscasualWearloafersorleathershoesandalwayswearmatchingsocks(notathleticsocks)Hairandfacialhairshouldbecleanandwell-groomed

womenBusiness professional BusinessprofessionaldressforwomenincludesafullsuitmdashajacketwitheitherslacksoramatchingskirtAskirtshouldbenohigherthananinchaboveyourkneeOverallthesuitshouldbetailoredtoyourbodywithoutbeingtootightUnderneathyourjacketwearabutton-upshirtinaneutralcolorShoesshouldbeclosed-toeinadarkcolortomatchyoursuitHairshouldbecleanandstyledandmakeupshouldbesubtleandneutral

Business CasualBusinesscasualdressismorerelaxedthanbusinessprofessionalSlacksoraskirtarerequiredbutasuitjacketisnotnecessaryCardigansandblousescanbewornontheirownandcanbemorecolorfulthanthesuggestedbusinessattire

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Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

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Career Success Center (CSC) Events The Career Success Center holds a variety of events throughout the year to help students with their career search and professional development Check theCSCwebsiteatbusinessoregonstateeducareersformoreinformationaboutthedatesandlocationsofevents

inFormation sessions TheCSCworkswithcompaniesinavarietyofindustriestoholdinformationsessionsEachsessionincludesanin-depthdiscussionaboutthecompanyanddifferentcareerpathsavailableandmayoffertheopportunitytomeetrecruitersorleadersafterward

proFessional development worKshopsProfessionaldevelopmentworkshopsthroughouttheacademicyearfeaturereacutesumeacutewritingcoverlettersjobsearchstrategyLinkedInpersonalbrandingandinterviewingskillsTheseworkshopsareagreatwaytohelpyouprepareforyourcareersearch

Career Fairs and hospitality suite CareerfairsareheldeachtermattheCH2MHILLAlumniCenterTheseeventsallowstudentstomeetandnetworkwithmorethan100companiesandlearnaboutinternshipandjobopportunitiesAfterthefairstheCareerSuccessCenterpartnerswithOSUAthleticstohostahospitalitysuitewhererecruiterscanmeetwithbusinessundergraduatesMBAstudentsandstudent-athletesinamoreinformalatmosphereTheeventissimilartoacocktailreceptionwhereyoucannetworkone-on-one

moCK interviews MockinterviewsprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeinterviewingtechniqueswithrealcompaniesandhaveaprofessionalreviewoftheirreacutesumeacuteSomeemployersusemockinterviewstorecruitstudentsandemployersreceivethereacutesumeacutesofallstudentswhoparticipateMockinterviewsareheldoncepertermintheacademicyear

Business roundtaBle (Brt) TheBusinessRoundtablemeetsquarterlyinthePortlandareafornetworkingandapresentationbyOregonStatealumniaboutbusinesstopicsMembersoftheBRTmentorbusinessstudentswhoattendTheseeventsmayalsobeheldinSeattleandCorvallis

Bis meet the Firms night (winter term)ThiseventisacareerfairforBISmajorsStudentsshouldattendtolearnmoreaboutinternshipandjobopportunitieswithvariouscompaniesMeettheFirmsalsogivesstudentsachancetoexpandtheirnetworkandlearnaboutpossiblecareerpaths

FinanCe speed dating (Fall term)Thegoalofthiseventistoinformstudentsenteringthefinanceprogramaboutthevarietyofcareerpathsandopportunitiesavailable

sophomore Boot CampTohelppreparesophomoresfortheirinternshipsearchestheSophomoreBootCampisafulldayofcareerexplorationandsearchpreparationItincludesanetworkingopportunityandlunchwithamotivationalspeakerThedayconcludeswithmini-classesoninternshipsearchpreparationincludingreacutesumeacutescoverletterssocialmediabrandingandinterviewingtechniques

aCCounting meet the FirmsThiseventisacareerfairforaccountingstudentsfeaturingpublicaccountingfirmsprivateindustrycompaniesandgovernmentagenciesthatrecruitaccountingmajorsItisheldduringthesecondweekoffallterm

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