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Internship / Job Search Techniques
Career ServicesOregon State University8 Kerr Administration Building
(541) 737 - 4085http://oregonstate.edu/career
The Job Search Process
• Overwhelming• Break it down• Not necessarily straight forward• Treat as a job• Do something every day
Preparation
Four-step process:• Know yourself• Know where you want to work• Get ready for the search• Start searching
Step One: Know Yourself
• Where are you in the process?• Review skills, interests, values, personality,
goals – Group into 4 major qualifications/strengths – be very clear
on what you have to offer and how you fit
• Consider experience and involvement while in college and beyond
• Consider preferences: environment, location, peers, working relationships
Step Two: Know where you want to work/intern
• Research programs, organizations, industries• Coursework – specializations• Books, journals, guides, directories,
newspapers• Volunteering, internships, activities• Conferences, alumni, career/grad fairs• Informational Interviewing
Step 2 Cont.
• Know your field labor market information – OLMIS
• Entry level, salaries, locations• Top three geographic areas• Focus search - 10 Potential Employers
Step Three: Get ready for the search
• Develop your “network”• Get organized
– Contacts, activities, application materials
• Tools– Resumes, letters, applications, personal statements,
interviews, portfolio
• Suit up• Professional e-mail / voice mail
NACE Top Ten Skills/Qualities
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Honesty/integrity• Interpersonal skills (relate well to others)
• Strong work ethic• Teamwork skills (work well with others)
Top Ten Skills/Qualities (cont.)
• Analytical skills• Motivation / initiative• Flexibility / adaptability• Computer skills• Detail-oriented
Advice from Employers
• Research, research, research• Be prepared for your interview• Gain relevant work experience• Stand out - demonstrate
– Communication skills– Maturity/business etiquette– Work ethic
Step Four: Start searching
• Use of multiple search strategies• Maintain your network• Tailor your message• Targeting organizations and employers• Schedule your search activities
Networking
• Learn about field(s)• Develop mentoring relationships• Tap the hidden job market
Professional Associations
• Current issues & trends• Journals/publications• Professional interactions• Conferences and seminars
Beaver Recruiting
• Online, available 24/7• On-campus interviewing and presentations• Numerous employers
– Local and national
• Variety• Definite job/internship opportunities
Career / Job Fairs
• One-stop shopping• Interactive
– Many OSU alumni
• Exploration/research• Available jobs & internships• Local and national opportunities• Upcoming Career Fair April 25th
Targeted Letter Campaign
• Send to organizations of interest• Shows employers your initiative• Personalized letters receive more attention• Follow up
Walk-in/Cold-call
• Small businesses and organizations• Take initiative/proactive• Little competition• Risk
Tips for Success
• Be focused, yet flexible • Revise, update, and tailor your resume, cover letter,
and applications• Perfect your interviewing skills• Set short-term and long-term goals• Be realistic about investment in time• Be persistent and patient• Maintain a positive attitude
Additional Resources
• Books in the Career Services Library• Drop-in advising• Individual appointments with Career
Counselor• Your friends, family, and faculty
Good Luck!
Let us know how else we can help you!
Career Services8 Kerr Administration Building
737-4085
http://oregonstate.edu/career