2009 Senior Meeting
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2009 Senior MeetingThe next step!
Brought to you byCareer Services
MICHIGAN TECH CAREER SERVICES PARTNERS
MICHIGAN TECH CAREER SERVICES PARTNERS
Career Services Staff
• Jim Turnquist, Director• Jeff Kangas, Assistant Director• Tina Giachino, Mgr of Job Development• Gina Goudge, Coord. Of Career Services
Programs• Matt McCormick, Programmer Analyst• Julie Way, Career Advisor• Rita Smith, Staff Assistant• Adam Griffis, Office Assistant• Laura Givens, Office Assistant
Prizes, Prizes and more Prizes
• University and corporate gifts• Gift certificates from local
merchants• A month parking pass for the
President’s Lot.
The Economy ?
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State of the Economy?
• Some economists do not see improvement until 2011
• Possible quick upswing like 1996• Chaos in labor market• HR in shambles• Current employees feeling fatigue• Outsourcing to cheaper labor
markets• Technology replacing people• Will not return to normal
Hot Industries
• Agriculture• Professional scientific services• Retail• Education• Health services• Non-profits• Government• Oil, gas and other utilities• Financial services and insurances
Small vs. Large Employers
Skills & Experience in Demand
• Co-op/internship experience • Communication skills (both written and oral)• Strong work ethic (Honesty & Integrity)• Teamwork and interpersonal skills• Computer Skills & Technical skills• Motivation & Initiative (think outside the box?)• Problem solving/Analytical skills• Flexibility/adaptability• Accomplishments/Achievements• Global knowledge and experience• Confidence
Newest Abilities in Demand
• Planning and managing projects• Building relationships• Analyze and evaluate data• Engage in continuous learning• Communicate through persuasion and
justification• Seek global understanding• Mentor others• Build a team• Create new knowledge
Employers’ Situation !
• HR departments are in shambles• Using software resume evaluation
systems• Will be looking at experienced
people• Reduction in travel to campuses• Conducting very targeted searches
Don’t Lose Your Head!
Is your job hunt on target?
Job Hunting is hard work!
Equivalent to 5 credit course• Creating resumes and cover letters• Mock interviews• Researching companies and applying for jobs• Monitor job postings (NACElink and other
search engines)• Attend job fairs• Attend Informational Meetings• Interview on campus and plant trips• Networking with family, friends and other
sources• Tracking your activities
Soul Searching - What are you looking for?• What are my skills?• What is important to me?• Type of work?• Industry?• Location?• Benefits?• Furthering my education?• Size of company/agency?• Company’s reputation?• Promotional opportunity?
Networking Resources
• Career Services• Teachers and Professors• Friends• Parents/family• Relatives• Neighbors• Campus organizations• Alumni• Linkedin, Facebook, Plaxo and others
Other Resources
• Federal Government• Department of Defense• Professional organizations/journals• Contract Agencies• Headhunting Firms• Temporary Services• Campus Informational Meeting• Newspapers• Magazines
Keystone Intern Program – D.o.D.
• Quality Assurance Specialist• Defense Contract Management Agency
• Includes OJT, Classroom Training, Computer Based Training
• Hired at GS-5 or GS-7 Level
• Progress in 3 Years to GS-11
• Starting Salary (Base) = $27,026 / $33,477 Flint/Detroit $33,393 / $41, 364
• End of Program 3 Years (Base) = $49,544 Flint/Detroit $60,989
Job Search Engines
• NACElink• Google.com• Usajobs.gov• Jobcentral.com• Nationaljobs.com• Gradschool.com• Career.mtu.edu - “Links”• Linkedin.com
Research Websites
• LexisNexis.com• Hoovers.com• Manta.com (small business research)• Dun & Bradstreet• Wall Street Journal• Occupational Handbook• Business Weekly & Forbes• Weddles Assoc. Directory• Fortune 500• Chronicle for Higher Education
2009 Fall Career Fair
Sponsored by Career Services
and Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity
TuesdaySeptember 29, 2009
at theMultipurpose Room, SDC
Get Help to Develop Your Plan
Pop
Options ?
• Full-time position• Co-op/Internship• Volunteer• Graduate school• Wait
Fall 2009 Seminar Series –Develop your future
September 9……………………..Build a Strong ResumeSeptember 9,10, 15,16…………………….. Resume BlitzSeptember 16………………………………..Interview IdolSeptember 21-25………………….Interview Skills WeekSeptember 22…………...Benefits of a Co-op/InternshipSeptember 23………………………………Career Fair PrepSeptember 29………………………..2009 Fall Career FairOctober 7……………………………On-site Company Visit October 14…………Business & Dining Etiquette DinnerOctober 21……………Job Search and Networking Skills
Selling Yourself
• The 60 second info-mercial• Be ethical• Know yourself and what you want• Be able to tell employer what value you
can bring to their organization• Research possible employer• Tell the truth• Don’t exaggerate, but don’t undersell• Low GPA • Not looking for my major
Social Networking
Facebook, MySpace, Linkedin, Google
Would you want your grandmother to see this site???????
Networking with Alumni
Here to talk to you about Michigan Tech Alumni Relations and how networking with Michigan Tech alums can be a valuable resource in your job search.
Brent Burns ‘03Associate DirectorAlumni Relations
Explore Your Network
Michigan Tech Alumni Association Get Connected - mtu.edu/alumni Over 67,000 alumni in over 100 countries
Network Tools HuskyLink Online Directory Chapters / Husky on the Move Linkedin Facebook
Accepting an offer
• Multiple offers not multiple acceptances
• Stop interviewing • Report your offers through Banweb
Rejection
• Keep trying!• Don’t tell yourself “NO” !• Stay on target!• Be resourceful• Try something new• Never give up! • Get help!
You’re stronger than you may realize!
Be Prepared to Battle
Career Services – Your helping hands!
Location – The Meese CenterOffice hours: Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pmFor an appointment call 487-2313Email address: career@mtu.eduWebsite: www.career.mtu.edu
Raffle Time
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