Julie Way

Assistant Director for Career Development Education

Kirsti ArkoShelley Farrey

Julieisms

It’s not always the most skilled student who gets the job… it’s the most skilled job searcher.

Our goal is to help students become skilled job searchers– to help them become even more of a standout candidate

Job Search Skills

C2C (College to Career)

WhatWhy

How

PresenterPresentation NotesThis is the principal that’s guiding our “guidance”

Job Search Skills

What

Pay attention!Another Julieism…

They can’t hire you if they don’t know you.

CareerFEST prep

PresenterPresentation NotesIn actuality, the word “search” is deceiving, because at Michigan Tech, for most students, there’s no search needed, if they make themselves aware of the boundless opportunity.

Job Search Skills

What

Build a ToolboxStrong and Effective Resume

Confident Interview skillsStrategic Career Fair prep

Poised and Professional Networking skills (personal introduction)

and…Off-campus job search

Cover letterReferences

Grad school prep

PresenterPresentation NotesIn actuality, the word “search” is deceiving, because at Michigan Tech, for most students, there’s no search needed, if they make themselves aware of the boundless opportunity.

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What

Experiential Learning

What an internship or co-op “look like”What The value it adds to your

PresenterPresentation NotesIn actuality, the word “search” is deceiving, because at Michigan Tech, for most students, there’s no search needed, if they make themselves aware of the boundless opportunity.

Job Search Skills

What

HuskyJOBS

Find – and be found

PresenterPresentation NotesIn actuality, the word “search” is deceiving, because at Michigan Tech, for most students, there’s no search needed, if they make themselves aware of the boundless opportunity.

Job Search Skills

Why

Be prepared when opportunity knocks, and give employers what they’re looking for,

so they’ll hire you…

Students who utilize Career Services are more skilled job searchers and have more job offers

PresenterPresentation NotesIn actuality, the word “search” is deceiving, because at Michigan Tech, for most students, there’s no search needed, if they make themselves aware of the boundless opportunity.

Job Search Skills

How

Tell your story

We’ll help you find the experiences, skills, and strengths – your stories – that make you

a great candidate.Your story is the strongest tool in your toolbox!

Job Search Skills

HowWe make it as easy as possible by providing:

One-on-one career advisingCampus-wide meetings and workshops

Resume Blitz & Mock InterviewsLearning Center sponsored by DTE Energy

Career Ambassador Student OrgBrand new website & career development guidebook

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How

With your helpThank you!

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