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Professionalism

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Objectives Understand the meaning of “professionalism” Have the ability to write a resume and cover letter

(internships) Understand job-hunting etiquette and techniques

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Internships Experience Learn Evaluate Future job search

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Career Planning What are your assets and traits? Where do you want to start? What are your short-term goals? What are your long-term goals?

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Looking for Jobs Career Services Internet Professional Organizations Newspapers Magazines Friends and Family

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Resume References:

Making Your First Impression Count-Effective Resumes What Were They Thinking Resumes: The Basics

Reverse chronological order (most important first)

Limit to one-page No misrepresentations (ET, not ENGR) Visually pleasing

Resumes Handouts and Exercise

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Interviewing Be prepared Arrive early Dress appropriately Get names of those you interview with (ask

for cards) Ask open-ended questions Follow-up

Interview Questions Typical Interview Questions

If time---class exercise

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References Better to ask before the job hunt Provide detailed info to the person who is

giving you a reference: When is due date? Provide additional information about yourself Provide a self-addressed envelope (if mailed)

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Landing the Job – Next steps How to act professionally in the workplace!!!

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Professionalism Managing your time Communicating Teamwork Treating others with respect High ethical standards Positive attitude Reliable Leadership

Work Environment Professional—Knowledge, ideas and

information

Nonprofessional—Work can be measured by the quantity and quality of work output

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Relationships Employee-Corporation Employee-Manager Employee-Employee Employee-Support Personnel

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Traits for Success in the Workplace Competence Pursuit of Excellence Personal Integrity Likeability Positive Attitude Effective Communication

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Professional Licensing-Why Professionalism Pride Job requirement Enhances Resume

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Professional Licensing FE (Fundamentals Exam) PE (Professional Exam)

Administered by State FE reciprocal but details controlled by state PE state specific

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New York State New York State Education Dept Licensed Professionals

http://www.nysed.gov/

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Differences between ET and EEngineering Technology Engineering

Eligibility for FE exam After graduation Before graduation

Experience before PE 6 years 4 years

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Can take FE in Vermont (and PA?) before graduation

Taking FE after Spring Graduation

Lead times are long SUNYIT and State Ed have an agreement so

students can take exam in the fall following spring graduation (not applicable to fall graduates)

Details: https://people.sunyit.edu/~barans/civilprogram/fereg.htm

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Homework Assignment-Individual Prepare a cover letter and resume (internship)

Provide answers to 10 interview questions

Drop off electronic documents in Angel

Extra Credit: Submit your resume through the College Central Network (provide proof)

Next Lecture Graduation Requirements

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