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NWTC Career Services Overview

NWTC Career Services Overview. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:. Understand the services offered through the NWTC Career Services office Navigate the Explore Careers website to look for jobs and find job search tips Register for TechConnect.

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NWTC Career Services Overview

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  1. NWTC Career Services Overview

  2. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to: • Understand the services offered through the NWTC Career Services office • Navigate the Explore Careers website to look for jobs and find job search tips • Register for TechConnect

  3. NWTC Career Services offers free career search assistance to all students and alumni. • Interest assessment tools • Resume and cover letter writing guidance • Interview coaching and practicing • Job Search Strategies including our on-line recruiting software – TechConnect • Career Fair Preparation • Business etiquette advice • Networking Skills

  4. A resume is your first chance to show an employer you are the best candidate. • Resumes can be submitted for review via email to careers@nwtc.edu or dropped off in the career center (SC235) • Approximately 1 week turnaround time for reviews An employer will spend less than 30 seconds reviewing your resume before deciding “yes” or “no”

  5. Mock Interviews are a great opportunity to become familiar with interview questions • The mock interview will consist of a 45 minute one-on-one appointment • The interview can be a generic interview or practice for a specific position Walk out the door with specific strategies to increase your interviewing confidence

  6. In addition to resumes and mock interviews, Career Services has all the tools necessary to help you find a job. We can help… • Research companies/employers • Develop a networking plan • Review job search websites • Research salary information Expand your job search- Online job posting boards (including TechConnect) only show about 40% of open jobs in the market

  7. Student Success Development Series Ready, Set, Work – 10/3/11 Plus 50 Career Development – 10/17/11 Tools to Secure Employment – 10/26/11 Portfolio Development – 11/9/11

  8. Healthy Career Choices September 12th: Fall Into Career Services First 20 students to visit Career Services can pick a healthy snack to kick start the day! October 6th: Resume Critique First 10 students to bring a completed resume to SC235 receive a coupon for a free Yogurt Parfait from Commons.   November 1st: Cover Letter Critique First 10 to bring a completed cover letter to SC235 receive a coupon for a free Yogurt Parfait from Commons. December 2nd: Mock Interview Sign-Up First 10 to sign-up for and complete a Mock Interview receive a special treat!

  9. www.NWTC.edu

  10. Wisconsin TechConnect • Register online on our Explore Careers website • Receive job notifications for your program via email • Resume Bank (coming soon September 15 – October 15) • More information to come

  11. Career Fair • Held Annually in Spring • Next Career Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 11 AM – 2 PM in the Commons • Employers onsite at NWTC seeking out our graduates • Last years Career Fair hosted over 80 employers • Preparation sessions are held to help students gear up for the event

  12. NWTC Career Services Student Center, Room SC235 careers@nwtc.edu 920-498-6250 www.nwtc.edu, click on Explore Careers

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