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Watson Career and Alumni Connections

Watson Career and Alumni Connections Agenda • • • Services of Fleishman Center Mission of the Watson Career and Alumni Department Importance of Networking Resumes Interviews Binghamton University 2

Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development University Union 133 www. binghamton. edu/ccpd, 607 777 2400 Facebook. com/Binghamton. Careers @Fleishman. Center

Services Exploring Self & Careers Preparing for Job Search Gaining Experience Graduate School Decision-Making and Applications We are here to serve all Bing students! Binghamton University 4

Services, continued • Exploring Self & Careers: • Exploring Interests, Skills & Values • Major/Career Exploration • CDCI 200 course • Preparing for Job Search • Resume, Cover Letter, Interviewing (Interview. Stream) • Leveraging Social Media • Networking / Professional Etiquette • Job and Internship Fairs • On-campus Recruiting • Information Sessions • hire. Bing (was: e. Recruiting) • Gaining Experience • CDCI Internship Program • Links to Internship Listings • hire. Bing (was: e. Recruiting) • Graduate School • Is it right for me? • Researching options • Review of purpose statements Binghamton University 5

Fleishman Center University Union, UU 133 Hours: 8: 30 am-5: 00 pm Walk-in hours: 10 -4, Monday thru Friday, until 5: 00 Tuesdays http: //www. binghamton. edu/ccpd/ - check our upcoming events including the Career Fair on Sept 18 th! Binghamton University 6

Freshman Year Professional Skills • Enroll in “Ready for Take-Off” (WTSN 105) • Prepare resume/cover letter (list high school experiences) • Visit Watson Career and Alumni Connections Department • Visit the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development Networking • Attend Career and Alumni Connections programming • Utilize professional contacts – faculty, family, friends, etc. to build your network Job Search • Job and Internship Fairs • Create Linked. In profile • Create hire. BING account Get involved! • • Join a club Participate in activities on campus Join a Watson School student organization Work in teams as much as possible

Summer time Apply for Internships Obtain a Summer job (even if it’s not relevant to your major) Shadow a professional in the field Do volunteer work that interests you and/or shows your passion in the field

Watson Career Connections: Our Mission Professional Skills Training Networking & Engagement Employment Opportunities Increase Placement and Career Success Binghamton University 9

Professional Skills Training • Attend orientations • Seminars on Interviewing, Resumes & Cover letter prep, Promoting Yourself, Networking • Ready for Takeoff Class Offered – non credit class to provide students with professional skills needed to land a job • One on One resume / cover letter reviews • Resources: Watson Career & Alumni Website, Biweekly newsletters, Social Media, Checklist– what to do to launch your engineering careers Binghamton University 10

Networking and Engagement Opportunities • • Industry Tours: NYC and Local tours Industry and Alumni Panels (Career Secrets Panel Sept. 16 th) Support Campus Job/Internship Fair (Sept. 17 th) & Metro Career Night Engineers Week 2016 Kickoff event, Local Alumni Event, Community Day • Alumni and Industry mentoring sessions Binghamton University 11

Upcoming Recruiting/Networking Events: You won't want to miss out!!! 1. Lockheed Martin Informational and Networking Event: 9/8/2015 11: 30 am - 1: 30 pm in Old Union Hall 2. EY Transfer Student Orientation: 9/10/2015 6 -9 pm in UU 102 3. Watson Employer Career Secrets Panel: 9/16/2015 5: 30 -7: 30 pm in ITC ES 2008 4. FALL JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR: 9/17/2015 11: 00 am - 3: 30 pm in the Events Center 5. BAE Info-session: 9/17/2015 6 -7 pm in UU 133 A 6. Deloitte Info-Session: 9/18/2015 12 -1 pm in the C-pod Conference Room *Be sure to register for these events in hire. BING! Thanks and see you there!! Binghamton University 12

Sample Industry Sessions Binghamton University 13

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Employment Opportunities • Making connections with Industry, Alumni, Research Partners • Pi Day to Recognize Graduating Students and build bridge to Alumni Network • Many CS students find jobs through participating & networking in hackathons and/or ACM programming contests • Alumni Events – San Jose, Boston, Seattle, New York City to make connections Binghamton University 15

Checklist to success! Watson Career and Alumni Connections Checklist!! Have you……… • • Visited our Department Website? Been Checking our biweekly newsletters? Visited Career and Development Center? Visited Watson Career and Alumni Connections Department on Campus? Networked, Networked? Taken on any leadership Opportunities? Applied to jobs on Hire. Bing? Created and updated your Linked. In Profile? Binghamton University 16

The Value of Networking Binghamton University 17

Networking § What percentage of individuals obtain jobs via networking? ? § When should you build your network? ? § It’s one of the most important processes you will use to obtain a job and need to become very comfortable at it § It’s the process of building alliances and relationships § Powerful tool both in the beginning of your career as well as advancement – you never stop networking! § You need to seek out and connect with individuals who can support your career path § The more you practice the skill, the easier and more proficient you will become at it Binghamton University 18

Ways to Develop Network § Reach out to sources • People you know – domestically and internationally • Relatives • Friends and Acquaintances • Co workers • Neighbors • Friends of Parents • Parents of Friends • Alumni • Teacher/Professor/University Contacts/Watson Career and Alumni Connections/CDC • Peers § Very difficult to find your way in via Human Resources • Need to put a face behind the pile of resumes Binghamton University 19

Ways to Develop Network § Reach out to sources • People you don’t know but can gain access to Online social networks such as Linked. In Alumni Association Professional Network Thomas J Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science Alumni Binghamton University Alumni Association Job Forum • Professional Associations – Students groups • Attend Conferences; they often have job fairs • Job Fairs • Volunteer Work – invest in your future career • Internships – Domestically & Internationally Binghamton University 20

Finding a position • Utilize a Diverse Approach • Fleishman Career Center – hire. BING • Any connections our office make for with industry, alumni, research are posted via hire. BING • Visit corporate, research, educational and government website • Some other online job resource websites include: www. monster. c om www. indeed. co m http: engineerin g. careerbuilder. com www. linkedin. c om www. engineeri ngjobs. com Binghamton University 21

RESUME Binghamton University 22

The Purpose: To provide readers with a concise summary of your experiences, skills, and qualifications using a consistent theme/brand The Goal: To convey your strengths, objectives, and message in a way that creates interest from employers, ultimately leading to interviews Binghamton University 23

Resume Basics Pay attention to Content and Form § Content • Concise: phrases not sentences; choose words carefully • Think in terms of the reader • Gear your resume to the skills, experiences and qualities employers seek • Action and results oriented • Promote relevant background • Factual: do not misrepresent § Form • Organize into categories that are easy to read and identify by employers (visually appealing layout) • Most relevant information first • Consistent presentation Binghamton University 24

The Components of a Bullet What How Results • What exactly did you do? • Start off with a STRONG action verb • NO “Responsible for” or “Worked with” • What was your methodology or process? • Did you use any relevant software programs? • What technical or interpersonal skills did you demonstrate? • • What was the purpose/outcome? How did you contribute to the bigger picture? Quantify results if possible. How successful was this experience? Binghamton University 25

Strong Content Strong action verbs convey and support your brand NO Quantify where “laundry feasible lists” Search the job description for clues Stronger , more compelling, and consistent content increases the chance for an interview Binghamton University 26

Typical Categories • Identifying Information • Objective • Education • Technical Skills/Courses • Relevant Experience • Lab/Research Experience • Computer Science Projects • Leadership Experience Dependent on Experience/ Job Description • Activities/Other Experiences Binghamton University 27

Identifying Information INCLUDE • Name • Permanent Address (local for Study Abroad Students) • Phone Number • Email Address • Example: Binghamton University 28

Objective § A brief statement providing focus and direction to your resume indicating what position you seek and what you offer § The rest of the resume should provide evidence of your qualifications for the position you seek • optional • focus on employer’s needs • communicates a sense of direction • influences how resume is organized • brief -- one or two lines Binghamton University 29

Objective Samples �A position as a computer systems analyst at Lockheed Martin �An HVAC Intern position at BAE Systems Binghamton University 30

Education § Should Include: �institution name �degree, major, date expected �GPA (overall) § May also include: �minor or concentration �GPA (major) �Honors �Honor societies �Dean’s list Binghamton University 31

Education Samples Binghamton University 32

Technical Skills / Courses • For example: Software Packages, Languages, Operating Systems Binghamton University 33

Relevant/Professional Experiences § Which Experiences Do I Write About? • Create a list of all positions and activities in which you have been involved (paid/unpaid) • Review the list to identify those that relate most to your objective • These are the positions that you will focus on in the Experience section Binghamton University 34

Experience § NOT limited to paid employment § Consider what relates: • Internships • Volunteer work • Campus involvement • Employment • Independent study • Special projects • Field work Binghamton University 35

For Each Entry… Include: • Organization name, city and state • Dates of activity (month/year to month/year) – right justified • Position held • Bullets – what, how & why/results BE CONSISTENT! Binghamton University 36

Relevant Experiences Binghamton University 37

Project / Lab Experience • Projects • For example: Senior Project, Junior Project, Environmental Issues Project, Reverse Engineering Project Binghamton University 38

Leadership Experience / Activities • Involvement shows another dimension of you as a candidate • Campus activities, volunteer positions, committees, athletics • Include position, organization name, location, and dates of involvement (month/year – month/year) • Include descriptive statements to highlight skills developed or accomplishments Binghamton University 39

Leadership Examples Binghamton University 40

Logistics of a Resume Type in word, send as PDF to retain formatting Set all margins to . 5” Point size: name at 14 – 16, text at 10 – 12 Font type: Times New Roman or Arial Keep it to ONE page! Objectives should be specific to company, otherwise left out List position, organization, location, and dates Match verb tense to dates Stay consistent and 100% error free! Binghamton University 41

Quick Resume Tips • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=FCl. Wy. SJ 6 Sxs • Talk show – the severity of typos! Binghamton University 42

Resume Review First stop…for resume review – Fleishman Career Center http: //www. binghamton. edu/ccpd/ Watson Career and Alumni Connections C-POD of the Engineering Building http: //www. binghamton. edu/watson/studentservices/career Binghamton University 43

Interview Tips

Interviews § Why an interview? • Getting to know you and if you’re a “fit” § What kind? • • • Phone Virtual Face-to-face Panel Group Binghamton University 45

What’s the employer looking for? • Competence: your ability to do the job. “Can do. ” • Motivation: your interest in doing the job. “Will do. ” • Personal Qualities: enabling you to fit well in the organization. “Will get along well. ” Binghamton University 46

1 st Step - Prep § Research the firm/organization • • • What are they “known” for? Who are their clients/constituents(profile)? What is the “culture”? Is there a “lingo” to the dept you’re applying to? Why is this important? Glassdoor can be a useful tool! Binghamton University 47

Still Prepping…… § Review your resume/application • Make sure you can “talk” about everything • What did you get out of each experience • What do you want to highlight to the interviewer • Have a copy with you during interview § Write it down!!! • Your highlights or details • Questions Binghamton University 48

Still prepping • Interview • Why you? Why This? Why us? • Know typical general interview behavioral questions and practice them • Tell me about yourself • Why have you chosen this major • What is your greatest accomplishment • What is your greatest challenge • Describe a problem you encountered and how you succeeded • Talk about a group project • Know typical technical interview questions and practice them Binghamton University 49

Still prepping § Technical interview questions are to gauge problem solving skills when put on the spot § Dependent on the job requirements, experiences/skills § Example Questions: • Software Engineer • What is the difference between Calloc and Malloc? • Explain what are data structures • Electrical Engineer • What are voltage dividers used for • How are analog signals converted to digital signals • Mechanical Engineer • What are the laws of Thermodynamics • Interpret a stress vs. strain curve Binghamton University 50

More Prep work…. § Practice, Practice!! § Attend Mock Interviews at the Career Center § Talk to people! • • Have your friends interviewed before? How did it go? What questions did they ask? What does he wish he would have done differently? Binghamton University 51

More Prep work…. • The best way to prepare is to PRACTICE! • How? • Read and use materials on Fleishman Center Website: • Schedule a MOCK interview • Use Binghamton University 52

The Time is Now! • • Get enough sleep Eat something Sit up straight Take a deep breath Smile Eye Contact Dress for success Remember…. You are interviewing the firm as much as they are interviewing you! Binghamton University 53

Dress for success • Professional, Business Casual, Casual • For interview and as you begin a new job, dress professional • Once you are in the job, culture will determine dress code! • Better to be overdressed • If you’d wear it to a club or on a date……. . don’t wear it to work Binghamton University 54

Dress for success Binghamton University 55

Dress for success Binghamton University 56

Dress for success Binghamton University 57

Dress for success Appearance and Grooming § Try to find out culture of the company and if you don’t know start off being conservative • It’s critical to be clean/neat from head to toe • Conservative jewelry/accessories • Don’t overdo cologne or perfume • No food or gum Binghamton University 58

What to Have on Hand • Resume/supporting documents • The person’s name and title • Use formal address unless they ask otherwise • Padfolio / briefcase • Pen and paper • Notes / Questions you have for the firm Binghamton University 59

Answering Questions § You need to be clear and concise • Speak slowly and enunciate § Watch your language/grammar • Easy to fall into slang when on a roll § Are you telling them what you want them to know? • Refer to your notes & resume § Ensure to ask questions at the end of the interview Binghamton University 60

More Prep work…. § Don’t ask about: • Subjects previously covered • Information available on their Web site • Benefit plans or salary § Prepare questions for the firm: • What does a typical day in your job consists of? • What kind of training programs does the company offer? • What is the work environment like? Binghamton University 61

Summary GOOD LUCK AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, PREPARE! Binghamton University 62