Part-Time Job Search Tips

PART-TIME JOB SEARCH

STRATEGIES

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1. CREATE A PROFESSIONAL RESUME a resume is different from an application

Prepare your resume Tip Sheets & Samples: murraystate.edu/career/resume eResume: [email protected] Walk-in: Tue – Thu, 2:00 – 3:30 PM (100 Oakley Applied Science) Appointment: Call 270.809.3735

•Update contact information

•Add Murray State•List present to past•List experience present to past•Start each bullet with action verb that communicates skill• Include most relevant info• Include most relevant info•Use dates, not year (9th, 10th, etc)•Start removing by

Strive to remove high school info by mid-

sophomore year. Replace with experience and

activities here at Murray State•List skills relevant to job

you are seeking right NOW!

2. FIND AVAILABLE POSITIONS Go to murraystate.edu/career/jobsearch to find the following resources: Job Search Tips Off-campus part-time job postings links On-campus part-time jobs: murraystatejobs.com Off-campus full-time jobs and internships Briggs & Stratton Student Work Program KHEAA Work Study Program Murray Ledger & Times Classifieds: murrayledger.com

3. NETWORK

Talk to people: Academic Department/Advisors Student activity advisors Older students Review list of campus departments

Bring your updated resume

Know your class schedule/availability

Have a pen

Google yourself…employers do…clean it up

Women Casual, not too tight pants/skirts Skirt should come to knee Skirt should cover thighs when seated Shirts/sweaters should not gape or reveal

cleavage If it’s something you wear “out,” you

probably shouldn’t wear it

Men Pressed slacks/khakis Pressed button down shirts, sweaters or

polos Leather shoes with matching mid-calf

socks Still…avoid jewelry and appear well-

groomed

4. DRESS APPROPRIATELY: BUSINESS CASUAL(TYPICALLY APPROPRIATE FOR PT JOB SEARCH)

Women Conservative/tailored suit or suit dress Skirt: hit top of knee and avoid extreme slits Shoes: basic and medium/low pumps Limit jewelry and select subtle options Choose small handbag OR portfolio Nails: Conservative length and polish

Men Dark suit Shirt: White/blue cotton Shoes: Shined black or cordovan with dark,

mid-calf socks Wear Tie and match belt with shoe color Shave and have well-groomed, professional-looking hair Wear conservative watch; avoid earrings/other jewelry

4. DRESS APPROPRIATELY: BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL(CAREER FAIRS & PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEWS)

AVOID…

T-shirts

Cap

Sunglasses on head or around neck

Tight/baggy fits

Missing buttons, tears or rips

Smelling like perfume/cologne or smoke

Chewing gum

Shorts (too short & cargo)/jeans

Hi/low issues: hi skirts/low cut shirts

Flip-flops & athletic shoes

Stilettos & open toed shoes

Trendy styles/accessories that are distracting

5. KNOW HOW TO INTERVIEW Review tips here: murraystate.edu/career/tips

Before: dress, research, self-assessment During: eye contact, handshake, questions After: thank you letters and follow-up

Practice with a Mock Interview Call 270.970.3735 to schedule

ON-CAMPUS PART-TIME JOBS

GETTING STARTED…

Go to www.murraystatejobs.com

Select Student Employment

Select the position of interest

Review description, qualifications and requirements

Update resume and cover letter to align with needs of position

Select Apply to this Job

SELECT STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

SELECT POSITION OF INTEREST

REVIEW DESCRIPTION & APPLY

LOG-IN OR SET-UP AN ACCOUNT If you have an account Log-in with Username and Password Select “Apply for this job”

If you do NOT have an account Click “Create a new account” Select “Apply for this job”

MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE Start Application completing all sections (note * for required fields) Personal information Voluntary demographic information Education and Experience References, Licenses and Certifications Documents needed to apply (examples: resume, cover letter, class

schedule) Supplemental questions

Check for errors and submit

Save

Logout

WHEN YOU’RE READY…RACER TRACKS Find full-time job and internship postings

Sign-up for on-campus interviews

Be the first to learn about career-related events

Log in via myGate Complete profile & upload resume Make resume available to employers

WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?

Internships / Full-Time Jobs Racer Tracks On-campus interviews (Racer Tracks) Internship Resource Page Job Search Strategies

Career Events/Workshops Career Fair/Teacher Fair Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Personal Branding, etc.

National Student Exchange (study away)

Career Shift (comprehensive job search database)

YOU NEED IT. WE DO IT. COME SEE US. Career development needs (major/career exploration) Career counseling Assessments Research resources

Job search needs Resume & cover letter writing Mock interviews Connect with employers

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