Senior Meeting “Job or No Job”

Seminar

Career Center Staff

Jim Turnquist, Director Jeff Kangas, Assistant Director Tina Giachino, Manager of Job

Development Julie Way, Career Advisor Gina Goudge, Coordinator of Career

Center Programs Matt McCormick, Analyst Programmer Rita Smith, Staff Assistant Adam Griffis, Office Assistant Laura Givens, Office Assistant

These Career Center Partners generously support Michigan Tech students!

These Career Center Partnersgenerously support Michigan Tech students!

Today’s Job Market

The Job MarketWhat’s it look like out there?

Economic Downturn? No problem at Michigan Tech

Techies are in high demand (demand in high tech jobs outpacing supply)

Computer skills a must

As reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics: Of the 10 industries with the largest wage and salary employment growth, 2006-2016 , Scientific and Technical Jobs rank #1

Future Job Market CNN Reports - Hiring projections are strong across the board—regardless of industry, economic sector, or geographic region. Hiring expectations are especially strong in the Midwest, where employers anticipate hiring 25 percent more new college graduates this year. Competition is expected to be particularly fierce for graduates in the engineering, computer science, and accounting fields.

Top 10 degrees in demand (bachelor’s degree level):1. Accounting2. Mechanical Engineering3. Electrical Engineering4. Computer Science5. Business Administration/Management6. Economics/Finance (incl. banking)7. Information Sciences & Systems8. Marketing/Marketing Management9. Computer Engineering10. Management Information Systems/ Business Data Processing

This is reality, Seniors…

JOB or NO JOB?

Career Development Education and Resources

Go to School:Nope, not math class – career class

Career Center Resources………………..September 9 Extreme Makeover – Resume…………...September 10 Extreme Makeover Facelift………September 10-11, 15-16 Extreme Makeover – Resume Renew….September 17-19 Interview Idol………………………………September 17 Benefits of a Co-op or Internship………..September 23 Interview Skills Week…………………….September 22-26 Landing that Dream Job…………………September 30 Career Fair………………………………..October 7 Negotiating Your Future Offers………...October 15

Career Center Professionals Provide one on one help with all

your career development needs: Resume and cover letter writing Interview coaching and practicing Job Search Strategies including our new

on-line recruiting software - NACElink On-campus interview scheduling Offer negotiation and benefits

evaluation Business etiquette advice

Other Job Search Resources:Job Search Engines:

Usajobs.gov Jobcentral.com Nationaljob.com journalismjobs.com gradschools.com Career.mtu.edu Google Your professional affiliation website:

ASME IEEE ASCE SWE

Networking with Alumni

Here to talk to you about Michigan Tech Alumni Relations and how networking with Michigan Tech alums can be a valuable resource in your job search.

Brent Burns ‘03Associate DirectorAlumni Relations

Welcome to YourAlumni Network

Michigan Tech Alumni Association (alumni.mtu.edu) Over 65,000 alumni in over 100 countries

Network Tools Husky on the Move Chapters / Networks HuskyLink Facebook Linkedin

97 locations

41 Networks

10,000+ users800+ members

650+ members

What’s it going to be?JOB or NO JOB

The Resume

Who are you and what do you want?

Do some introspective brainstorming and ask yourself: What do I really want to do?

Be as specific and detailed as possible What am I really good at?

Identify your hard skills and soft skills What kind of company and job

environment do I really desire?Research and evaluate companies you

may want to target for employment

Create an Outstanding and Effective Resume The first and perhaps the most vital step in

preparing yourself for a successful job search is to create a powerful resume that will open doors and generate interviews.

And you’ll want a powerfully effective and

attractive resume because:

 “On average, most recruiters spend about 30 seconds scanning a resume and cover letter before sending it to the “yes” or “no” pile.”

 

What do employers want from me?Employers are looking for people with these Top 10 Employers are looking for people with these Top 10

skills skills and experiences: and experiences: Co-op/internship experience Communication skills (both written and oral) Strong work ethic Teamwork and interpersonal skills Computer Skills & Technical skills Motivation & Initiative (can you think outside the box?) Problem solving/Analytical skills Flexibility/adaptability Accomplishments/Achievements Confidence

Your resume should provide evidence that you possess many

of these skills

Design Your Resume

To clearly communicate who you are, what you can do, and how well you do it.

Clean: You want to make a strong visual impact on your reader before the first word is read

Clear: You want to write who you are in terms of education and experience, what you can do, in terms of action, and how well you can do it, in terms of accomplishments and achievements

Concise: You want to state your experience in terms of accomplishments/skills/professional behaviors, based on your target job, in the shortest, but most understandable way.

Facebook – just not a good idea Do a careful reading and observation of

your web presence. Ensure your public or social webspace is a

positive reflection of you. What you think is cute and funny, may

be interpreted in a completely different way by your audience.

Or…seriously consider removing any personal social networking websites at this time.

Seriously now

The Interview

“So…tell me about yourself” Is the first question an interviewer asks in

the vast majority of times. This is where you set the tone for the

interview. Make the next half hour a pleasant one for your interviewer.

Give a mix of your academic, professional, and personal background.

Tell something unique to remember you by.

Be funny if you can.

The Behavioral Interview

Past Behavior = Future Behavior Interviewers want to know:

How well you work with others – will you fit on their “team” How well or how tenacious you are at problem solving – do you think outside the

box? Do you take initiative, can you take the lead, will you take risks, are you

competitive What have you done – your accomplishments and achievements, have you

overcome challenges Interviewers will ask questions that can be answered in short,

detailed stories: Introduction - give the W, W, W, W, H Problem – what was the problem or challenge Action – what action did you take to solve the problem or overcome the

challenge The End – what were the results of your actions

Interviewers insist that you know about their company and how you can help them: So…do your research

Your Turn… Be sure to ask intelligent, informed questions of

your interviewer. This shows you know their company and you’re making an educated decision to work for them.

Some Sample Questions: Ask about a specific project you know the company is working on. What is the company’s biggest challenge at this time. Where would the company like to be in 5 years? Ask your interviewer about his position and work history with the

company. Ask about professional development opportunities Ask about advancement opportunities

Finally – Don’t forget to send an immediate THANK YOU letter.This is appreciated and expected!

Ok, you gettin it?!

Career Fair 2008

Come to the FairNo tilt-a whirl or cotton candy, but…exciting none the less!

The 2008 Michigan Tech Career Fair is October 7

Over 250 companies travel to the U.P. to entice, meet, and interview you!

They’ll all be in one place (ok, 2) – The SDC and Gates Tennis Center

They offer casual, informal pre and post Career Fair informational sessions

Check out our website for who’s coming Then…

Prepare and Plan Identify 5 – 10 companies you’d really like to

talk to.

Do your homework! Research the company in order to determine what they’re doing and how you’ll benefit them.

Develop a 90 second “infomercial.”

Let them SEE that you’re serious: Suit (you too ladies!) Tie Dress shirt Good shoes Impeccably groomed

Dressing for Success

…made easy by the Campus Store

Here to talk to you about what to wear for the Career Fair and that all important interview… and how to get it

Mark JohnsonMerchandizing Manager

Campus Store – MUB

Company Research Websites LexisNexis.com Hoovers.com Dun & Bradstreet Wall Street Journal Occupational Outlook Handbook Business Weekly & Forbes Weddles Assoc. Directory Fortune 500

Beat the Banker…get help from the Career Center

Finally, A Job Offer!

Let it rain, let it pour – Job Offers!

What an offer looks like? When do you accept? How do you accept? Juggling multiple offers Handling rejection:

keep trying Stay focused Remain positive Get help

YOU WIN!!!

Don’t Lose Your Head!

The Helping Place-The Career Center

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm

It’s helpful to call ahead for an appointment 487-2313

Check out ourwebsite for more info:career.mtu.edu

Good Luck!You control your own destiny!

Choose to use your Career Development Resources

Let the Career Center be your helping hand!