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

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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

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