Career Services Todays Goal Introduction Externship Responsibilities Job

Career Services

Today’s Goal Introduction Externship Responsibilities Job Seeking Strategies Resume Building Cover Letters are Important References Job Applications Mock Interview Thank you Letters Plan B

Introduction Background on Career Services and the Advisors Student Introduction Name Program Graduation Date Ideal Job Five year goal What do you like to do on you free time

Job Seeking Strategies

Job Seeking Cont. Fill out all the information Always update information Log on everyday Take the time to apply to the position

Resume Building Own your resume Add your personality, try not to copy everything Add the skills that are most important to you Helpful Site CSS 100

Cover Letters are Important Cover Letters HAVE TO CHANGE for EVERY EMPLOYER

References Pick Professional Relationships The longer you know the person the better Aware your reference Attach the reference in a separate page Three references at least

Job Application No blank spaces Answers should be different from your resume Make sure you add as many document as you can Example: Typing Certificate 10 Key First Aid Card BLS Cover Letter Resume

Mock Interview Confidence is key Appearance is important Show your personality Practice Makes Perfect! Let’s Practice Now

Thank you Letter Similar to a cover letter make it personable The body of your letter should refer to conversation from the interview Restate your skills

Plan B “All of our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney “I have not failed, I’ve just found 10, 000 ways that won’t work” – Thomas A. Edison • Stay Motivated • Find your Support System • Schedule an Appointment with Career Services • Think “Aaliyah” • Be Persistent

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