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Darrell Sawyer, Ed.D., DirectorJulie Ohlsen, M.Ed., Assistant DirectorCindy Christensen, Program Assistant

Surbeck Center (main level - across from Dean of Students Office)

Phone: 394-2667Email: darrell.sawyer@sdsmt.edu or careercenter@sdsmt.edu Web site: http://careers.sdsmt.edu

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• Resume and Cover Letter Reviews• Mock interviews• On-campus interviews• Career Fairs• Help with job searches--intern, co-op, full-time• Placement/Salary Data• Career and professional development workshops

Our Services Include…

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Internships and Co-ops

78% of Mines graduates last year had relevant work experience!

** Employers consider internships & co-ops the #1 most important college activity!

(Employer Survey by Collegiate Employment Research Institute)

•• Snapshot of your current skills, experiences, and interests • Not a complete autobiography• 30 second test• The HOOK to get selected for an interview!

Purpose of Resume?

•• Who you are

• What type of work you would like to do

• What you know

• What you have done

• What you can offer an employer

Your Resume Should Quickly Show…

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• Objective

• Education

• Work Experience

• Relevant Projects

• Skills/Qualities

• Honors and Activities

Basic Resume Parts

2013 Career Fair

• SDSM&T Fall 2013 Career Fair ---Tuesday, Sept. 24

**King Center Gymnasium• 115 Employers are registered to attend!• Search Career Fair employers through Gold

Mine www.sdsmtcareers.com

Baker Hughes, Inc. FBNSF Railway FIBurns & McDonnell FICarlson Software FICaterpillar FIDaktronics IEchoStar Technologies Corporation FIEmerson Process/Fisher Controls CIEmit Technologies FFast Enterprises, LLC FIHormel Foods Corporation FIInnovative Systems, Inc. FIInterstates Companies FIJohn Deere FCIKinross Gold Corporation FILogan Aluminum CIMicrosoft FIMidcontinent Communications F

Fall Career Fair Employers- CSC

(F- Full-time; C- Co-op; I –Intern)

NISC FINutra-Flo Company, Inc. FCIOpen Systems International, Inc. FPerformance Software FCPOET, LLC FIRaven Industries ISD Bureau of Info & Telecom. FSDSM&T - Graduate Education FSymCom, Inc. FTrihydro Corporation FUS Army ROTC FUS Dept. of State-Diplomatic Security FIUS Navy Officer Programs FIVermeer Corporation FCIWipro Technologies FIWurth Electronics Midcom FI

Fall Career Fair Employers- MATH

MATH

BNSF Railway FIEmit Technologies FFast Enterprises, LLC FIMicrosoft FINISC FI

Open Systems International FPOET, LLC FISDSM&T - Graduate Education FUS Army ROTC FUS Dept. of State-Diplomatic Security FIUS Navy Officer Programs FI

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• Job Postings (Intern, Co-op, Full-time)• Campus Interviews• Company Information Sessions• Career Fair Employers • Career workshops

www.sdsmtcareers.com

The “Gold Mine” Online System

•9/22/13 6:00 PM CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES SURBECK BUMP 9/23/13 4:00 PM BD (BECTON DICKINSON) SURBECK HISEGA 9/23/13 4:30 PM KINROSS GOLD SURBECK DORR 9/23/13 5:00 PM FAST ENTERPRISES SURBECK HARDROCK9/23/13 6:00 PM JOHN DEERE SURBECK BUMP9/23/13 7:00 PM JR SIMPLOT SURBECK MCKEEL 9/23/13 7:30 PM CARGILL EE/PHYSICS BLDG 2089/24/13 5:00 PM BURNS & MCDONNELL EE/PHYSICS BLDG 2529/24/13 5:00 PM KIEWIT SURBECK BUMP 9/24/13 5:00 PM PEABODY ENERGY CLASSROOM BLDG 2039/24/13 5:30 PM GERDAU CLASSROOM BLDG 3279/24/13 5:30 PM POLARIS CLASSROOM BLDG 3099/24/13 6:00 PM ARCH COAL SURBECK DORR9/24/13 6:00 PM NEWMONT MINING SURBECK MCKEEL9/24/13 6:30 PM BAKER HUGHES CHRISTENSEN HALL OF FAME-KING CENTER9/24/13 6:30 PM MICROSOFT EE/PHYSICS BLDG 2549/24/13 7:00 PM PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD SURBECK BUMP9/24/13 7:00 PM 3M CLASSROOM BLDG 3299/24/13 8:00 PM DAKTRONICS CLASSROOM BLDG 330

Fall Career Fair Employer Information Sessions

Before the Fair ---

PREPARE1. Update and PROOF your resume (Cover letters not

needed.) 2. Research the employers 3. Develop your “top 10” list and second-tier list of

employers.4. Practice introducing yourself (30 seconds).5. Plan what you’re going to wear.

Remember to Dress Appropriately

You can never be overdressed.

Pay attention to personal hygiene!

During the Fair --COMMUNICATE

1. Bring many copies of your resume.

2. Approach employers with a smile and a handshake.

3. Look and act professional.

4. Be aware of your body language and posture.

5. Keep a positive attitude.

6. Ask questions and show interest.

Make a good first impression!

- DRESS UP!- Smile.- Make eye contact.- Firm handshake.- Introduce yourself.- Focus on what the recruiter is saying.- Thank the recruiter when finished,

shake hands, and SMILE.

Avoid these mistakes…• Showing little enthusiasm• Giving rambling, unfocused

responses • Having unclear career goals• Responding with “yes/no” answers• Failing to project self-confidence and

poise• Not asking the interviewer any

questions

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Workshops to Help You SucceedTOPIC DATE TIME LOCATION

Résumés 101 September 10 4:00 p.m. Bump Room - Surbeck

Interviewing 101 September 12 4:00p.m. McKeel Room - Surbeck

Résumania September 16 8:00a.m.-4:30 p.m. Career Center – Surbeck

Career Fair Pointers September 17 4:00 p.m. McKeel Room - Surbeck

CAREER FAIR September 24 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. King Center Gymnasium

Finding Jobs Using Social Media October 17 4:00 p.m. McKeel Room – Surbeck

Job Search Strategies October 15 McKeel Room – Surbeck

Co-op & Internship Tips October 29 4:00 p.m. Bump Room – Surbeck

Job Offers & Benefits November 5 4:00 p.m. McKeel Room – Surbeck

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Mines Advantage -Professional Development

• Leadership and Teamwork• Communication• Career Preparation• Global and Cultural Diversity• Sense of Self• Community Involvement

Darrell Sawyer, Ed.D., DirectorCareer & Professional Development Center

394-2667careercenter@sdsmt.edu

Questions?