Group Work

1. Group Work • Identify a group • Must include 4-5 members, no more • Select a topic/case study/date • Sign up for group • Sign up for case date HED 362 – L. Good

2. Readings listed on syllabus • Readings with ICE designation • http://www.infotrac-college.com • Use Passcode from the card that came with your text and type in the title of the article. • Print article • Chapter readings are in the text HED 362 – L. Good

3. Noticeable Shortcomings • Unrealistic career aspirations/work expect. • Unwillingness to start at the bottom • Writing skills, oral communication & public speaking, interpersonal • Math/problem solving • Career related work experience • Absence of tenacity, initiative, motivation • Insufficient resume/interview preparation HED 362 – L. Good

4. Help – Resources • Attend Orientation session • Tuesday, 2/3/04, 5-5:50, 1345 Eng. • Interviewing • Thursday, 2/5/04, 5-6:30, 1345 Eng. • How to Find a Job-Networking • Wednesday, 2/11/04, 5-5:50, 1145 Eng. HED 362 – L. Good

5. Resume Writing • Good resumes should • Invite someone to read it-get interview • Start phrases with action verbs (organized, managed, created, trained) • Highlight accomplishments related to future work – RESULTS • NO ERRORS • Industry vocabulary HED 362 – L. Good

6. Resume Writing • Good resumes should (cont.) • Use most relevant info • Be limited to 1 page • Be accompanied by a cover letter if it is being mailed/faxed/emailed HED 362 – L. Good

7. Types of Resumes • Chronological • List work history in reverse order (most recent listed first) • Functional • Highlights skill sets that are applicable • Good for those with little work experience • Educational • Lists pertinent content from classes HED 362 – L. Good

8. Types of Resumes • Combination • Good for companies that may not understand Merchandising Management major • Good for non-traditional positions for MM grads • Examples HED 362 – L. Good

9. Resume Help • Career Services and Placement (CSP) • 355-9510 x 140 to schedule appointment • Drop off resume for critique to 6 Student Services – 3 days • Go to Career Development Center (6 SS) to view books, brochures, etc. HED 362 – L. Good

10. Resume Help – Lear Center • Attend Resume writing sessions • www.bus.msu.edu/learcenter/students/resume.html • Monday’s 11:10-12:10, 115 Eppley • Wednesday’s 4:30-5:30, N21 Business College Complex • Mock Interviews – InterviewTRAK HED 362 – L. Good

11. Interview Help – Lear Center • Attend Mock Interviews • January 20 • February 6 • February 19 • March 3 • March 18 • April 2 • Sign up on InterviewTRAK HED 362 – L. Good

12. On-Campus Interviewing • You must be registered with MonsterTRAK to obtain on-campus interviews through InterviewTRAK • Do this asap • Interns must also register HED 362 – L. Good

13. Job Search • Large vs small firms • What are transferable skills? • Location • Job search methods • Networking • Professional organizations • Career fairs HED 362 – L. Good

14. Managing job leads HED 362 – L. Good

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20. Company Research Tips • Pay close attention to criteria on grading sheet • Be specific with target customer, use demographics • Begin each company on a new page • Provide specific career path • Ask interesting questions, never salary HED 362 – L. Good

21. Company Research Tips • Do not use financial results for newsworthy info. • Do the research rather than personal opinion • 3 references for each company • Different pages on web site are counted as one (gap.com, gap.careers.com, gap.sales.com) HED 362 – L. Good

22. Company Research Tips • Grammatical mistakes • See document on Angel (Lessons) for Common Grammatical Errors HED 362 – L. Good

23. Career Fairs • http://www.he.msu.edu/ • Michigan Collegiate Job Fair March 19, 2004 (Friday - EMU) http://www.mcjf.org/ • Indiana Collegiate Job Fair March 26, 2004 (Friday, 10-3, IN Convention Center) www.jobfairs.iupui.edu/ HED 362 – L. Good