Welcome to the College of Engineering 3200 Marston

Welcome to the College of Engineering 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Outline • Engineering Career Services • Employment Process/College Recruiting • Ten Step Process to Employment – Resume Building – Co-ops and Internships – Networking/Career Fairs • First Year Action Plan 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

“Begin with the End In Mind” Stephen R. Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Advice from Past Grads: Start Early!! • “Pursue more internships and do external research on jobs prior to senior year. ” • “Get internships as soon as possible. ” • “Be looking at your future employment options at all times of the year, not just when the career fair rolls around. ” • “Get after the freshman early about all the opportunities. ” 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

We Are Here to Help YOU! Our Goal: Provide resources and opportunities to help engineering students develop professional skills and obtain full-time employment upon graduation. 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Services Provided (No Cost) • Career Development Seminars & Classroom Presentations • Individual Advising • Cy. Hire • Employer Information Sessions • Career Fairs • On-Campus Interviews • Experiential Education • Employer Relations 3200 Marston Hall ● Serving All Engineering Students & Alumni Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Log in with ISU email address Cy. Hire • Job Postings • On-Campus Interview Scheduling • Company Information • Advising Appointments • Upcoming Events (career fairs, info sessions workshops) 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

The Employment Process is a multi-year process that needs to start now Step 1: Understand Employers and the College Recruiting Process Step 6: Network (at Career Fairs and Otherwise) Step 2: Determine Career Goals and Skills Set Step 7: Interview and Follow-up Step 3: Identify Preliminary Target Employers and Industries Step 9: Sign Employment Contract and Celebrate Step 4: Develop Effective Marketing Materials Step 10: Inform Engineering Career Services and Discontinue Your Job Search Step 5: Search for Specific Employment Opportunities and Research Step 8: Evaluate Offers See the Engineering Career Services Website for More Information 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Understanding Employers of Engineers Turn to your neighbor and identify three skills/traits that you think employers look for in engineers 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Develop Effective Marketing Materials All must: • Contain the Right Content • Be Well Polished 3200 Marston Hall ● ECS Can Help! Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

What employers look for on resumes… • Matching interests • Education & GPA • Skill-building work experiences • Teamwork & leadership experiences 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

What is a Co-op/Internship? • Co-ops and internships are professional positions where the employer has agreed to make it a learning experience and help you develop workplace skills as you complete engineering tasks. • Employers offer these positions to improve their full-time employment recruiting efforts. Available starting freshmen year! 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Benefits of an Internship • Competitive edge for full-time employment. (Employers expect ISU students to have internships!) • Apply classroom learning to practical work experience. • Develop communication and professional skills. • Registered experience hours count towards PE license. • No tuition or fees for students to participate. • All internships are paid: Average is $18. 31 per hour 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Does Experiential Education Matter? 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% Ex p Ed ip N o In te r ns h oo p 0% C Graduates Reporting Placement at Graduation: Semester Co-op: 83% Summer Internship: 79% No Professional Work Experience: Engineering Career Services 100% 3200 Marston Hall ● 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Networking Don’t Present a Faceless Resume Network to develop professional relationships with employers so they will remember you. 80% of student opportunities are found through networking with employers on campus 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Listen to Fellow Students: Networking is Key! • “I got my job because of an information session that was held at ISU. ” • “Students are doing themselves a disservice if they don't attend the career fair!” • “Career fairs are definitely helpful and the importance should continue to be pushed on underclassmen. ” • “Attend free information sessions. They are an excellent way to learn helpful industry tools and programs. ” • “Go to every career fair. If you don't get an internship, it's still good experience. ” • “Don't feel afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Ask lots of questions and get to know as many people as you can. Network with students and professionals in your field. ” 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

1 st Year Checklist ü Review ECS website & bookmark ü Begin Using Cy. Hire q Username is ISU Email ü Attend Career Workshops ü Build Resume ü Join and Be Involved q Student Orgs/Clubs ü Talk to at least five employers at the career fair 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Engineering Career Fair September 19, 2017 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Register Early for the Career Fair! Monday-Friday 3200 Marston 8: 00 am-5: 00 pm *Aug. 28 th – Sept. 18 th 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

1 -Minute Resume Evaluations Is Your Resume Ready for the Fair? We will give you the Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down in just 1 minute! Marston 3200 Monday - Friday 10 am-1 pm until September 15 th 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Why you should attend the Engineering Career Fair Do you want to get more comfortable talking to employers? • If you answered yes to any of these questions you should attend the Career Fair. • Employers come to recruit ISU students for internships, co-ops, and fulltime positions – You’ll gain experience working in a field related to your major – Build your resume for the future when you're ready to graduate – Internships and co-ops are paid – who doesn’t want $$ Do you want work experience? Do you want to improve communication skills? 3200 Marston Hall ● Do you want a full-time job when you graduate? Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

How to prepare for the Engineering Career Fair: Cy. Hire • How do I know what employers are coming to recruit? –Cy. Hire is the easiest way to research companies that will be at the career fair. • https: //cyhire. iastate. edu/students/ 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Resources: My State App • My. State App – Fairs – Engineering • Booth Locations • Company Information • Use filters to search • Star the companies to save to favorites list • Pin locations on the map • Pre-plan what booths you want to go to 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

What do I wear? • Dress to Impress • Not required to wear a suit but 90% of students do • Dress as nicely as you can • You will eventually need a suit for interviews • First impression to employers 3200 Marston Hall ● Keep it simple Formal Dress Pants Formal Knee Length Skirt Toe-close lowheeled shoes Collared dress shirt and tie Formal Suit Jacket Formal Dress Pants Formal dress shoes Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Resume and Speech • Identify your greatest strengths and accomplishments to help you stand out • Translate the most important items on your resume in your speech • Speech should be a quick introduction about yourself and your accomplishments/experience • Practice your speech 3200 Marston Hall ● Resume Strengths Speech Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

What to include in your “Elevator Speech” • Name • Major • Year in School • What you’re looking for (internship, networking) • Why you're interested in that company • Slide into going over your resume 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Events to Attend: Company Information Sessions • What: Companies attending Career Fair hold information sessions – Check Cy. Hire “Events” “Information Sessions” • Where: Campus buildings • Why you should attend: – Learn about Engineering in the workplace –Perfect opportunity to Network with recruiters – Face to Face communication with recruiters – Good chance there will be FREE Food! – Small group of students = more time to get to know recruiters in a more informal setting 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Events to Attend: Student Panel • What: Ask current Engineering students how to prepare and be successful at the Career Fair • When: Thursday, September 14 th, 6: 00 pm – 7: 00 pm • Where: Hoover Hall 1213 • Why you should attend: –Advice from students who have been in your situation –Advice from a student perspective –Ask students about their experiences –What strategies work, what doesn’t work 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Events to Attend: Employer Panel • • • What: Ask Employers questions, what they look for on resumes When: Monday, September 18 th, 4: 00 - 6: 00 pm Where: Howe Hall Auditorium Who: General Mills, Cerner, 3 M, DPR construction, and more to come! Why you should attend: – Advice from employers who will be at the Career Fair – Ask questions about the company – Ask questions about their internship structure – Get to know familiar faces you could potentially talk to at the Career Fair – Get comfortable talking to recruiters 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Events to Attend: Fall Engineering Career Fair • What: Largest indoor Career Fair in the Nation! 400+ companies coming to recruit you and ISU engineering students • When: Tuesday, September 19 th, from 12: 00 - 6: 00 pm • Where: Hilton Coliseum & Scheman Building • How to get there? : • Special Engineering Career Fair Bus will pick up and drop off at Hilton the day of the Career Fair or take red, orange, or blue • Drive, parking is free south of Hilton • Walk, across street from M-W-L. 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Interviews the day after the career fair will be held in the Hansen Agriculture Union Drive Community Center Memorial Union Student Learning Center Scheman & Hilton - Located South of Wallace/Wilson - Accessible from campus via #6 Brown South Cy. Ride Route - Limited parking available 3200 Marston Hall ● Towers Community Hansen Ag Center Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Events to Attend: Linked. In Photo Booth - What: need a NEW profile photo for your Linked. In account or just have a nice picture of yourself dressed up? – Photographers will take it for you at the Career Fair using your personal cellphone – Use our awesome Snapchat geofilter the day of the fair - Where: Student Lounge, 1 st Floor Scheman - Benton Auditorium 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Final Tips • Early Registration for the fair – Saves you time the day of – 3200 Marston Hall (ECS Office) – August 28 th – September 18 th – Monday – Friday, 8 am - 5 pm • Do your research in advance • Apply for as many jobs as you can BEFORE the Career Fair • Practice your speech • Use the APP- Download My State! • Represent yourself and be confident 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs

Best use of your time … Attend the FREE events!!! Student Panel – Thursday, September 14 th , 6 -7 PM Hoover 1213 Employer Panel – Monday, September 18 th, 4 -6 PM Howe Auditorium Career Fair – Tuesday, September 19 th, 12 -6 PM Hilton & Scheman Questions? 3200 Marston Hall ● Engineering Career Services 515 -294 -2540 ● ecs@iastate. edu ● www. engineering. iastate. edu/ecs