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Career ServicesExplore. Prepare.

Succeed.920.498.6250 | www.nwtc.edu | careers@nwtc.edu

NWTC Career Services Overview

Career ServicesExplore. Prepare.

Succeed.920.498.6250 | www.nwtc.edu | careers@nwtc.edu

By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

• Understand the services offered through the NWTC Career Services office

• Navigate the Explore Careers website to look for jobs and find job search tips

• Register for TechConnect and a Credential File

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NWTC Career Services offers free career search assistance to all students and alumni.

• Interest assessment tools• Resume and cover letter writing guidance• Interview coaching and practicing• Job Search Strategies including our on-line

recruiting software – TechConnect• Career Fair Preparation• Business etiquette advice• Networking Skills

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A resume is your first chance to show an employer you are the best candidate.

• Resumes can be submitted for review via email to careers@nwtc.edu or dropped off in the career center (SC235)

• 1-2 week turnaround time for reviews• Individual appointments can also be made to

review resumes.

An employer will spend less than 30 seconds reviewing

your resume before deciding “yes” or “no”

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Mock Interviews are a great opportunity to become familiar with interview questions

• The mock interview will consist of a 45 minute one-on-one appointment

• The interview can be a generic interview or practice for a specific position

Walk out the door with specific strategies to

increase your interviewing confidence

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In addition to resumes and mock interviews, Career Services has all the tools necessary to

help you find a job.

• Research companies/employers• Develop a networking plan• Review job search websites• Research salary information

We can help… Expand your job search- Online

job posting boards

(including TechConnect)

only show about 40% of open jobs in the

market

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The Explore Careers website is a virtual career center ready to help with your job search 24/7.

www.nwtc.eduClick on Explore Careers

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Explore Career Navigation

Resume and Cover Letter TipsPrepare for a Job Search

TechConnectLook for a Job

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Each time you log in, check for

Announcements and

Upcoming events

Wisconsin TechConnect is the online job posting system for the Wisconsin Technical

College System

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All students enrolled in a program can easily register for Wisconsin TechConnect

• Obtain a registration form online or from Career Services

• Once you have filled out the registration form, you are enrolled in Wisconsin TechConnect

Use a personal email address rather than your NWTC account which deactivates after graduation.

Be sure to include the name of your program.

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Career Services maintains a credential file allowing your faculty to write references.

• You may have up to 3 references on file• Career Services maintains the file for 2 years

1. You fill out the front2. The instructor will

fill out the back and return to Career Services

3. Get a copy from us once it is entered

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Events calendar

WorkshopsNetworking | October 13, 3-4pmLearn how to find “hidden jobs” by creating and expanding your network.

Health Resumes | November 2, 3-4pmEmployer led with a focus on resumes for the health industry.

Trades Resumes | November 4, 3-4pmEmployer led focusing on how to write a resume for the trades industry.

Business Resumes | November 9, 3-4pmEmployer led with a focus on resumes for the business world.

Interviewing Skills | November 11, 3-4pmLearn the do’s and don’ts of interviewing, and get some practice.

All Workshops will take place in room SC235 

Job FairsBe Your Own Boss | March 30th

All Campus (Including Health) | April 6th

Job Fairs will be held in the Cafeteria

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For more information about how to conduct a professional job search, please contact Career

Services.

NWTC Career ServicesStudent Center, Room SC235

careers@nwtc.edu920-498-6250

www.nwtc.edu, click on Explore Careers