Effective Strategies for Your Job and Internship Search Whitney Moore, M.S. Career Counselor

Effective Strategies for Your Job and Internship SearchWhitney Moore, M.S.Career Counselor

What do you want to know?

Start with YOU!

What is your brand? What do people think of when they see

your NAME or FACE?

What experiences have you gathered and what skills have you used and developed?

What are you KNOWN for?

Personal Brand“…Your unique promise of value”

-William Arruda“A Brand is what someone does consistently with

effectiveness” -Rob Swanson

“Personal brand is what people say about you when you leave a room”

-Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder

What are you looking for? Industries and companies

Work environment

Location

Position type

Skills and strengths

Values

Beginning the Job SearchStart early

Prioritize

Variety

Tailor

Track and plan

Beginning the Search

What skills and materials do you need? Application materials

Interviewing skills

Networking skills

Search plan

How do I read a job description?

Reading a Job Description What stands out? What are the most important details? How can you use the description to

evaluate your interest? How do you know if you should apply?

Search Strategies

Networking Building relationships Making yourself known Gathering career information Learning about job opportunities

70-80% of jobs are found through

networking

Online GoldPASS Company Webpages LinkedIn Job Search Websites Temp/Staffing Agencies

In Person Career Fairs Employer Events and Information Sessions On-Campus Interviews Professionals Organizations and

Conferences Referrals

Follow-Up Be proactive & persistent Find the company/recruiter on LinkedIn Respect the employer’s time Prepare for interviews Attend in person events

Career Center Services and Events

Practice Interview Days• September 30 and October 1, Lind Hall Interview Rooms (sign up on

GoldPASS)

Career Counseling Appointments (30 minutes)

Drop-In Career Counseling (10 min drop-ins, first come, first served)• Monday-Friday, 2-4pm

GoldPASS (job and internship search database)

QUESTIONS?

Whitney Moore, M.S.Career Counselorwamoore@umn.edu