What to Do If You Don’t Have a Job at Graduation

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- Top Industries & Top Majors

- Employer Spotlight

- Career Spotlight

Issue 12 / 05.24.13

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Keep going! Be persistent in your job search. Get up every day as if you’re going to work, and spend time identifying and researching employers. Contact employers and schedule appointments. Make your job search your job!

Register. Sign up on job-search engines. Stay current and active on business networks like LinkedIn or social media sites like Facebook where you can find company profiles.

Work your network. Contact alumni in your field. Remind your contacts that you’re still looking for a job. Make new contacts by joining professional groups in your area.

Call on the career center. Even though you’ve graduated, your college’s career center is ready to help. Use all the online resources the career center offers.

Take a temp job. Temporary work will give you a way to pay your bills, and will help build the skills and experience that employers want. Plus, temp work will give you more contacts for your network, and may lead to a full-time job. Some organizations use temp positions as a stepping stone into full-time employment.

Get your foot in the door. Some employers offer internships to recent graduates. You may find part-time positions at a company for which you want to work. This could be effective, especially in an organization that hires from within. If you do a great job, you become an excellent candidate for a full-time position.

Look for ways to build new skills. Volunteer opportunities, like temp work, will open your network to new people and new opportunities. It can also help you develop new skills that will make you a more appealing job candidate.

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We’re here to help you…The Career Services staff consists of experienced career counselors who are knowledgeable about the variety of majors at WSU, career options, graduate school admission procedures, job search strategies and employment trends. Let us help you get started on the road to realizing your career goals.

Make an appointment with a career counselor to - • Discuss career interests • Begin a job search • Develop a career plan • Conduct a mock interview • Interpret a career assessment • Learn about Hire-a-Shocker • Review your resume, cover letter, personal statement and other employment materials

Call 316-978-3435 to schedule an appointment. We are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. We encourage you to drop by 203 Grace Wilkie this summer. Counselors will be available during walk-in hours for quick questions about your resume, your interview or your job search. Walk-in hours are from noon to 3:00 pm every Tuesday and Wednesday beginning May 28.

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Keep Learning, Learners!If you graduated last weekend, congratulations! What a huge accomplishment. If you are a learner, here’s the good news. . .you never stop learning. If you are really not into “stretching your mind” and thought you were through with that part of life upon the completion of your degree. . . probably not. Learning is essential to getting jobs, keeping jobs, advancing in your field and staying marketable.Here are a few ideas that will keep you in learning mode.

Find a mentor—a person who has experience can answer your questions and give perspective on transitioning to the professional world, your career field, the company you work for—and lots more. Join professional associations. Actively participate. Take on leadership roles. Attend seminars and conferences. Attend networking events.Read—trade publications, news articles, books. Listen—to the news, to other people, to your intuition. Take more classes to gain additional knowledge and skill. Earn certifications in your field.Bottom line: keep learning. You must. One of your peers told me to tell you. . .just yesterday.

Keep Learning, Learners!If you graduated last weekend, congratulations! What a huge accomplishment. If you are a learner, here’s the good news. . .you never stop learning. If you are really not into “stretching your mind” and thought you were through with that part of life upon the completion of your degree. . . probably not. Learning is essential to getting jobs, keeping jobs, advancing in your field and staying marketable.Here are a few ideas that will keep you in learning mode.

Find a mentor—a person who has experience can answer your questions and give perspective on transitioning to the professional world, your career field, the company you work for—and lots more. Join professional associations. Actively participate. Take on leadership roles. Attend seminars and conferences. Attend networking events.Read—trade publications, news articles, books. Listen—to the news, to other people, to your intuition. Take more classes to gain additional knowledge and skill. Earn certifications in your field.Bottom line: keep learning. You must. One of your peers told me to tell you. . .just yesterday.

Like to teach, but want to work in business and industry? Consider becoming a Training and Development Specialist. Also called Corporate Trainers, these professionals develop, plan, present, and assess training programs for company employees in areas such as orientation, services, compliance, or teamwork and leadership. They are found in almost all industries and in some roles also help with other Human Resource functions such as recruiting and interview-ing. Many positions spend up to 75% of their time traveling to corporate offices and company facilities around the country and the world. Engaging people with strong presentation, communication, and organization skills make excellent Training and Development Specialists.

Career Spotlight: Training & Development Specialist

Entry-level positions in the training and development field often require a Bachelor’s degree with Business or Social Science related majors preferred. Areas such as Psychology, Human Resources, or Management provide a strong academic background. Some employers prefer candidates with coursework or experience in adult learning, instructional design or assessment and evaluation. Experience is highly valued so look for part-time or intern positions related to human resources or training. To learn more about the field of Corporate Training, visit the American Society for Training and Development website at http://www.astd.org/

How Much Do Employers Pay a Liberal Arts Major? Starting salaries for the Class of 2013 continue to climb as the job market for college graduates improves. The average starting salary for a new college graduate earning a bachelor’s degree is $44,928—up 5 percent over the average starting salary earned by members of the Class of 2012, according to a new study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Generally, however, for humanities and social science majors, the average salary is $37,058.

Here’s how that plays out for some graduates with a humanities degree:

Source: April 2013 Salary Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers, copyright holder.

Top Industries and Top Majors HiredWhere will you and other members of the Class of 2013 land after graduation? If you’re not planningto pursue an advanced degree, you’re probably headed for the work force. Below are the top fiveindustries taking entry-level hires from the Class of 2013, some of the majors they are hiring from,and the average salary those new hires are being paid.

Hire-a-Shocker If you’re looking for a job, you need to check outHire-a-Shocker, our online recruitment system.Post your resumé and search for part-time, full-time, degreed and nondegreed positions, including on-campus opportunities. Hire-a-Shocker also showswhich employers are coming to career events andallows you to apply for on-campus interviews.

If you’re looking for a job, you need to check outHire-a-Shocker, our online recruitment system.Post your résumé and search for part-time, full-time, degreed and nondegreed positions, including on-campus opportunities. Hire-a-Shocker also showswhich employers are coming to career events andallows you to apply for on-campus interviews.

Check out these jobs! Digital Office Systems, Job #10551,Jr. Sales Rep., Wichita

Boston Scientific, Job #16914,Field Clinical Representative, Wichita

Via Christi Health, Job #16910,Courier, Wichita

NetApp, Job #16846,Facilities Engineer

INTRUST Bank, N.A., Job #12430, Teller, Multiple locations in Wichita

Hospira-Pharmaceuticals, Job #9266, Chemist I, McPherson KS

Target Optical, Job #10332,Optical Team Member, Wichita KS

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Job #11470,Freddy’s Associates, Wichita and surrounding area

Menards, Job #16968,Manager Trainee, Wichita

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Job #16992,Underwriting Specialist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Job #17019, Border Patrol Agent, West TX/NM, South TX, CA, AZ

Omni Aerospace, Job #17100,Entry Level Buyer Assistant

InfoSync Services, Job #16895, Revenue Specialist, Wichita

Questions? Ask us! 316.978.3435 or career.services@wichita.edu.

We want your job search to be successful!

Check out these jobs! Digital Office Systems, Job #10551,Jr. Sales Rep., Wichita

Boston Scientific, Job #16914,Field Clinical Representative, Wichita

Via Christi Health, Job #16910,Courier, Wichita

NetApp, Job #16846,Facilities Engineer

INTRUST Bank, N.A., Job #12430, Teller, Multiple locations in Wichita

Hospira-Pharmaceuticals, Job #9266, Chemist I, McPherson KS

Target Optical, Job #10332,Optical Team Member, Wichita KS

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Job #11470,Freddy’s Associates, Wichita and surrounding area

Menards, Job #16968,Manager Trainee, Wichita

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Job #16992,Underwriting Specialist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Job #17019, Border Patrol Agent, West TX/NM, South TX, CA, AZ

Omni Aerospace, Job #17100,Entry Level Buyer Assistant

InfoSync Services, Job #16895, Revenue Specialist, Wichita

Questions? Ask us! 316.978.3435 or career.services@wichita.edu.

We want your job search to be successful!

Top-Hiring Industries and Top Majors HiredIndustry 2013 Average Salary

Educational Services Biological Sciences/Life Sciences $38,900Psychology $39,800Elementary Teacher Education $39,600

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Business Administration/Management $56,500Accounting $53,100Political Science/Government $39,000

Healthcare and Social Assistance Nursing $55,700Health and Related Sciences $44,300Psychology $33,900

Federal, State, and Local Governments Criminal Justice and Corrections $36,300Business Administration/Management $55,100Psychology $41,300

Finance and Insurance Business Administration/Management $54,000Economics (Business/Managerial) $54,000Finance $55,200

Source: April 2013 Salary Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers, copyright holder.

Be a Career Connection!Graduating? Congratulations! Have you thought about giving back to your university? We have a programthat will help you do that. It’s called Career Connections. Participants in the Career Connections networkhelp students learn about the world of work by meeting with them, one-on-one. Students will ask questionsabout your career path and your work experience. You can expect questions such as “What do you enjoymost about your work? What degrees and skills are important for someone entering this career? Whatcollege courses proved to be the most valuable to you?”

In the past, you may have conducted informational interviews as a part of your career exploration. We areoffering an opportunity for you to pass on your knowledge and experience. For your convenience, and ifagreeable to you, the student would come to your office for the interview. These meetings are informal andusually take only 15 to 20 minutes of your time. Alumni not in the Wichita area may volunteer to share careerinformation via phone or e-mail.

To sign up, begin at our website (http://wichita.edu/career) and click on Become a Career Connection. Onceyou’ve been approved for Career Connections, you will have access to update your information, make your-self available to students as necessary, and control the number of interviews and job shadowingexperiences you schedule.

While there are many ways you can give back to your alma mater, being a member of Career Connectionsis the best way to help students explore careers and to encourage degree completion.

We hope to see you in Career Connections!

Be a Career Connection!Graduating? Congratulations! Have you thought about giving back to your university? We have a programthat will help you do that. It’s called Career Connections. Participants in the Career Connections networkhelp students learn about the world of work by meeting with them, one-on-one. Students will ask questionsabout your career path and your work experience. You can expect questions such as “What do you enjoymost about your work? What degrees and skills are important for someone entering this career? Whatcollege courses proved to be the most valuable to you?”

In the past, you may have conducted informational interviews as a part of your career exploration. We areoffering an opportunity for you to pass on your knowledge and experience. For your convenience, and ifagreeable to you, the student would come to your office for the interview. These meetings are informal andusually take only 15 to 20 minutes of your time. Alumni not in the Wichita area may volunteer to share careerinformation via phone or e-mail.

To sign up, begin at our website (http://wichita.edu/career) and click on Become a Career Connection. Onceyou’ve been approved for Career Connections, you will have access to update your information, make your-self available to students as necessary, and control the number of interviews and job shadowingexperiences you schedule.

While there are many ways you can give back to your alma mater, being a member of Career Connectionsis the best way to help students explore careers and to encourage degree completion.

We hope to see you in Career Connections!

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