WITH SONJA MOFFETT

Sonja MoffettCareer Advisor

- Effective Job Search

- Customized Resume

- Compelling Cover Letter

- Professional Associations & LinkedIn

- Volunteering/Shadowing/Internship

- Mock Interview

- Thank You Letters

Learning Objectives

What are your barriers?

- real or perceived

- attitude towards the job search

- personal financial woes looming

Overcome barriers:

- educate yourself on the hiring process

- forget predispositions

- network (in person and online)

- exude confidence and competence

Market Research

- educate yourself on employment needs in

your market

- create your professional brand

- get a job while finding your career

- exude confidence and competence

Relocation and

Market Research

- educate yourself on employment needs in

your market

- create your professional brand

- get a job while finding your career

- exude confidence and competence

CAREER RESOURCES FOR YOUFROM YOUR DEDICATED CAREER ADVISOR SONJA MOFFETT, 888.672.1458 EXT 0679

RESOURCES TO RESEARCH

LINK TO CAREER PATHS DOCUMENT:

HTTPS://MY.SNHU.EDU/OFFICES/COCE/SNHUCAREER/WHATCANIDO/DOCUMENTS/WHAT_CAN_YOU_DO_WITH_JUSTICE_STUDIES.PDF

LINK TO WWW.ONETONLINE.ORG: RESEARCH JUSTICE STUDIES AS A KEYWORD

HTTP://WWW.ONETONLINE.ORG/FIND/QUICK?S=JUSTICE+STUDIES

SNHU CAREER WEBSITE (PARTIAL EMPLOYER LIST):

HTTPS://MY.SNHU.EDU/OFFICES/COCE/SNHUCAREER/PAGES/EMPLOYERSPOTLIGHT.ASPX

SNHU RECRUIT WEBSITE (SNHU’S EXCLUSIVE JOB BOAD TO STUDENT/GRADS):

HTTPS://MY.SNHU.EDU/OFFICES/COCE/SNHUCAREER/PAGES/EMPLOYERSPOTLIGHT.ASPX

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FOCUS2 Login InstructionsStudent self-registration Access Code is: snhu

Sonja MoffettCareer Advisor

Identify & Prepare to Apply:

- Careershift

- SNHU Recruit and Ready to Refer

Identify & Prepare to Apply:

- Don’t start over! Be strategic.

- Experience can be: work experience,

volunteering, internships, and theoretical

Identify & Prepare to Apply:

Entry Level is not your only option. If you

identify something that blends all of these

PLUS your new degree – you can enter a

company laterally or on a higher level

(including promotions)

http://www.careershift.com/?sc=snhu

YOUR RESUME

Customize Your Resume:

- Start with the job description

- Compare your skills if they are a match

- Add or remove vital skills

JOB SUMMARY: (APPLICANT FINISHED DEGREE/WORKED AS ADMIN ASST)

The Victim Witness Advocate is responsible to assist victims of crime through the Criminal Justice System. This position reports directly to the

Concord City Prosecutor and works directly with the attorneys and staff in that office to ensure that the mai;;needs of victims and witnesses are

met. The victim witness advocate will also type letters and legal documents, organize and control legal and administrative files, prepare and

distribute court calendars, and perform other clerical and administrative duties to ensure the efficient operation of the department. Responsible

for managing confidential material

Examples of Duties:

Explains the criminal justice process and prosecution procedures providing information to victims with regard to testimony at trial

Schedules appointments, court appearances, meetings, or reservations at the request of staff.

Types letters, memos, charts, reports, or other correspondence, including confidential material.

Manages victim/witness phone calls

Communicates closely with attorneys (defense and prosecution), courts, and record repositories to obtain and provide information.

Organizes, creates, and maintains legal files and filing system; updates computer database.

Generates subpoenas and mails them or arranges for them to be served.

Composes correspondence under general direction or on own initiative to expedite the processing and completion of work

Responds to inquiries and resolves problems.

Processes incoming and outgoing mail

Develops and maintains database management system for the purpose of tracking and retrieving data for statistical reports/information

and updating records.

Interacts with staff from other departments, elected officials, and the general public in person or by telephone in order to respond to

inquiries, receive complaints, and resolve problems.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

WHAT IS EXPERIENCE?- Work Experience

- Transferrable Skills

- Theoretical Knowledge

- Volunteerism

- Relevant Skills You Possess that

align with the job description!

WHAT IS EXPERIENCE?- Work Experience

- Transferrable Skills

- Theoretical Knowledge

- Volunteerism

- Relevant Skills You Possess that

align with the job description!

JOB SUMMARY: (APPLICANT FINISHED DEGREE/WORKED OUT OF FIELD)

WHAT IS EXPERIENCE?- Work Experience

- Transferrable Skills

- Theoretical Knowledge

- Volunteerism

- Relevant Skills You Possess that

align with the job description!

JOB SUMMARY: (APPLICANT FINISHED DEGREE/WORKED OUT OF FIELD)

“Attention: Hiring Manager”

Customize Your Resume:

- Start with the job description

- Compare your skills if they are a match

- Add or remove vital skills on resume

- Run it through

- Send to me with JD for final review

Done!!!

Initial consultation

C O M P L E T E Y O U R

B A S E R E S U M E &

C O V E R L E T T E R

C O M P L E T E Y O U R

M O C K I N T E R V I E W

V I A S K Y P E

B U I L D Y O U R

P R O F I L E I N

SNHURecruit

O U R I N T E R N A L J O B

B O A R D

W E B S I T E

Y O U R C A A N D T H E B D S

PA R T N E R T O I D E N T I F Y

O P P O R T U N I T I E S O N

Y O U R B E H A L F

( O N G O I N G )

AT SNHU CAREER WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU! 888-672-1458 COCECAREER@SNHU.EDU

1 - RECEIVE COMMUNICATION

Kendra will notify you regarding employment opportunities (job

leads, interviews, etc.)

2 – TAILOR RESUME &

APPLY FOR JOBS

Be sure to customize your resume or call me so we may customize together.

This includes tailoring for each interview as well as for job opportunities you pursue

(independently as well as, SNHU job leads)

3 – INTERVIEW/FEEDBACK/FOLLOW UP

You should email or call us to providefeedback on your interview experience.

Craft and send “thank you” letter to employer.Your Specialist is Kendra.

She will jumpstart the Recruitment Cycle.

This cycle repeats until you get a job.

AT SNHU CAREER WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU! 888-672-1458 COCECAREER@SNHU.EDU

Build Your Professional Network Off & Online

- Professional Associations

- LinkedIn

- Volunteer

- Effective Job Search

- Customized Resume

- Compelling Cover Letter

- Professional Associations & LinkedIn

- Volunteering/Shadowing/Internship

- Mock Interview

- Thank You Letters

Job Hunting Gear: Schedule your individual career consultation

CAREER RESOURCES FOR YOUFROM YOUR DEDICATED CAREER ADVISOR SONJA MOFFETT, 888.672.1458 EXT 0679

RESOURCES TO RESEARCH

LINK TO CAREER PATHS DOCUMENT:

HTTPS://MY.SNHU.EDU/OFFICES/COCE/SNHUCAREER/WHATCANIDO/DOCUMENTS/WHAT_CAN_YOU_DO_WITH_JUSTICE_STUDIES.PDF

LINK TO WWW.ONETONLINE.ORG: RESEARCH JUSTICE STUDIES AS A KEYWORD

HTTP://WWW.ONETONLINE.ORG/FIND/QUICK?S=JUSTICE+STUDIES

SNHU CAREER WEBSITE (PARTIAL EMPLOYER LIST):

HTTPS://MY.SNHU.EDU/OFFICES/COCE/SNHUCAREER/PAGES/EMPLOYERSPOTLIGHT.ASPX

SNHU RECRUIT WEBSITE (SNHU’S EXCLUSIVE JOB BOAD TO STUDENT/GRADS):

HTTPS://MY.SNHU.EDU/OFFICES/COCE/SNHUCAREER/PAGES/EMPLOYERSPOTLIGHT.ASPX

FOCUS2FOCUS2 provides you with self-assessment tools and other career resources to help you with career exploration and

readiness, creating an action plan, and developing a portfolio.

FOCUS2 Login InstructionsStudent self-registration Access Code is: snhu

Sonja MoffettCareer Advisor

WITH SONJA MOFFETT