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Helpful Hints for Job Seeking Hokies

Helpful Hints for Job Seeking Hokies. Donna Cassell Ratcliffe Director, VT Career Services Third Evening Career Chats Tuesday, January 18, 2011. What is your job situation?. Looking for a change Seeking employment Exploring options Moving to new area

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Helpful Hints for Job Seeking Hokies

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  1. Helpful Hints for Job Seeking Hokies Donna Cassell Ratcliffe Director, VT Career Services Third Evening Career Chats Tuesday, January 18, 2011

  2. What is your job situation? • Looking for a change • Seeking employment • Exploring options • Moving to new area • Getting back into the job market after stepping out • Just graduated and looking

  3. Tips for success • Select your cheer team • Dedicate ample time to this search • Know what you are looking for • Create a dynamic resume(s) • Seek out job opportunities • Network your way to a job • Follow up • Keep a positive attitude

  4. Select your cheer team Who are those who are in your corner? • Offer you advice • Give you names and leads • Encourage you along the way • Lift your spirits

  5. Dedicate ample time to this search • Finding a job can be a full time job! • Set aside time for this important project – you are worth it! • Searching (websites, listings), calling, emailing, mailings

  6. Know what you are looking for • What types of jobs? • What type of company or organization? • Location? • Preferences? • Plan A? • Plan B?

  7. Create a dynamic resume(s) • A marketing tool for opening the doors of prospective employers • A sales presentation of yourself • Not a place for modesty • Tell them what they need to know to select you for an interview • Use phrases to describe your experience; start off with action words

  8. Create a dynamic resume(s) • Be honest • Be consistent • No typos • Get several opinions – review • Sequence the information from most important to least important • Everything should support the job objective • Make sure your resume is easy to visually scan

  9. Seek out job opportunities • Internet searches and links www.career.vt.edu • Hokies4Hire – job listings and post your resume • Job boards • Job Fairs • Third party companies • Temp agencies • Don’t rely on mega systems like Monster.com

  10. Network your way to a job • The Hidden Job Market • #1 way that people find jobs • Through those they know or get to know • Ask your cheer team • Family, friends, professional orgs, VT professors…… • Go onto Hokie Nation Network • Check Linked-in

  11. Networking….. • Contact, refer to the person who sent you • Set at time to meet • Prepare questions • Ask for advice and leads • Thank them (note, email, etc.) • Then…..

  12. Follow up • Follow up • Follow through • Keep in touch • Track your activities

  13. Keep a positive attitude • Smile when you are on the phone • Be patient • Keep your spirits up • Call upon your cheer team

  14. QUESTIONS? Career Services Virginia Tech www.career.vt.edu 540-231-6241 http://www.alumni.vt.edu/career/

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