Career Fair Prep - Monday

PREPARING FOR CAREER FAIRS

Review the list of companies

Select the top five employers you are interested in and visit them last

Know a bit about the company before visiting their table

          What service or product do they provide?

          How large is the company?

          Where is the company located?

          What positions are they looking to fill?

Prepare a “personal commercial” to introduce yourself

Prepare/update materials to bring to the career fair. These may include the following:

*   Resumes
*   Portfolio (professional folder/file to hold your materials).
*   Note-pad and pen
*   Examples of your work (displayed in a Career Portfolio-if applicable). 

     Review possible interview questions. (Note: Some employers conduct on-the spot interviews)

    Develop questions to ask employers

      

     Plan your wardrobe: professional interview attire is always recommended.

Love the advice in this article on how to land your first job out of college!  Do you have a similar story?  I'd love to hear from you!  How to Really Get An Entry Level Job

The Interview for the Interview

Did you know that more and more, employers are interviewing candidates to screen for face to face interviews?  Have you heard of folks doing phone or Skype interviews as part of the screening process?  Well we have and we have all the information you need to be well prepared to convey your talents, skills, and abilities in a polished professional manner.  Contact me in the Career Center if you'd like information on either of these topics.  We have special handouts created with up to date information, tips, and advice. CPVerduce@indianatech.edu

Do you have any questions for me?  Have you had either a phone or a Skype interview?  Can you share your experiences?  We'd love to hear from you!

81 Days to Graduation and counting!

"Prepare Today for Success Tomorrow!"

- The Career Center Team

WHAT EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR IN A JOB CANDIDATE

What do employers want? Your major, GPA, skill sets, and experience can all be factors in what an employer will consider when looking at you as a potential employee.

In fact, many employers require a GPA of 3.0 at a minimum. Some set the bar higher: Employers interested in engineering grads, for example, look for a GPA of 3.5 or better. And, GPA can be a “tie-breaker” if you and another candidate seem similarly qualified, with the higher GPA winning out.

Assuming you’ve got the required skills to do the job and the GPA to meet their requirements, employers will also look for the “soft” skills and attributes they value—the ability to work in a team, solve problems, and organize work. They also will look at your resume for evidence that you’ve got the “right stuff.”

So, what if you and another candidate appear equally qualified in terms of major, GPA, and required skills to do the job? Employers say the candidate who has a leadership position will likely win out.

For more information, go to http://www.naceweb.org/uploadedFiles/Pages/MyNACE/grab_and_go/students/job-outlook-2014-student-version.pdf

How to Make Yourself Work When You Just Don’t Want To

I recently read an article, "How to Make Yourself Work When You Just Don’t Want To" and thought I would share it with you, my senior friends.  Why?  Because all too often I see seniors gripped in fright, like a deer caught in headlights - afraid to move on - afraid to start their job search because they just don't know where to start.  No matter what your approach to resolving your procrastination, we hope you'll start here, with us, in the Career Center.

Have you started your job search?  If not, is it because of any of the following?

Reason #1 You are putting something off because you are afraid you will screw it up.
Reason #2 You are putting something off because you don’t “feel” like doing it.
Reason #3 You are putting something off because it’s hard, boring, or otherwise unpleasant.

If any of these sound like you, read more at the complete article from Harvard Business Review How to make yourself work when you just don't want to.

Then come see us.  We can help; you just need to get started!

- The Career Center Team

5 Must Have Skills for College Students!

http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/college-admissions-playbook/2014/01/27/5-must-have-tech-skills-for-college-students Great article from US News on the 5 Must Have Skills for College Students!

LinkedIn Reviews

We’ve had a great response from students asking for LinkedIn reviews! So many that it’s going to take a bit to get to everyone! Please be patient, but know we will get back to you! Also, we’ve enjoyed connecting with many of you; also don’t forget to join our LinkedIn Group Indiana Tech Career Center! Meanwhile, please check your profile for the following:

- The Career Center Team Prepare Today for Success Tommorrow!