One Shot Job Search Workshop

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1 Resume Writing Cover Letter Job Search/eRecruiting Interviewing One Shot Job Search Workshop The Magner Center for Career Development and Internships 1303 James Hall via Career Tab

2 Preparing For The Process Assess yourself! Determine the type of job(s)/position(s), internships you want. Research employers of interest. Create a target list of your preferred employers Become familiar with the industry and terminology. Develop a list of qualifications and strengths: How can you market yourself? What can you offer an employer? Why should they hire you? Research the industry/field (Vault, Hoovers, company site) Starting Salaries. Qualifications. Recruitment season. Job postings.

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4 Part I Effective Resume Writing

5 Résume Writing 101 The Basics Flawless it is your ad and a sample of your work. Customized focus on qualifications, strengths, skills and experiences relevant to the position. It demonstrates why you are qualified for the position you are seeking. Eye catching the visual look is just as important as the content. Concise the ideal length should be one page. Markets you should impress the employer to contact you. Guides the Interview it provides a roadmap for your interviews. Multiple résumes are fine have different resumes for different job targets.

6 Tips About the Format Font Style Use Arial or Times New Roman. Font Size 11 or 12 point for text. (14 for headers.) Margins Between.75 and 1.25 inches. Formatting: Use bullets instead of paragraphs. Align text perfectly and be consistent. Use bold sparingly to highlight items such as your name, title and degree.

7 Tips About the Content Attention to Details check for spelling, typos and mistakes. Be Descriptive: Most relevant experience should be detailed. Be specific and descriptive regarding what you did, how often, for whom, why and etc. First few bullets should be relevant/impressive items. Bullets Start with different action verbs. (e.g. prepared, created.) Quantify Use results and numbers. (e.g. how many customers you dealt with, number of new accounts opened, awards won, people trained, cash tallied.) Be Honest Do not exaggerate since you have to be able to explain what you write. Review resume handout for more tips on formatting and content On the BC Portal via Career Tab

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9 Mike Smith 111 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY (718) (347) OBJECTIVE: SUMMARY: To obtain a challenging position in a growing company that will provide increasing responsibility and an opportunity to uncover and develop my talents. I am good with people I have good computer skills Hardworking, organized and detailled oriented individual EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Sept 1998-May 2005 Brooklyn College GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale Associates in English Sept 1998 Kingsborough Community College Associates in Education Sept 1996 Kingsborough Community College Industrial Psychoology Intro. to Business Mgmt CLASSES Laber Economics Personnel Management Businesss Law Interpersonal Communication for Business and Professions Organizationel Behavior Business Leadership HONORS Dean s List EXPERIENCE: Student Tutor, Brooklyn College Brooklyn, New York December 2002-present Tutor freshman and Sophmore students in Math and English classes Human Resources Internshop, The New York Times New York, New York, August 2002 to December 2002 Entered in data, filed and copied documents, answered phones. Created spreadsheets and reports. Cashier, Target Brooklyn, New York, May 2001 to August 2002 Use cash register, open new credit card accounts and provided good costomer service ACTIVITIES: Peer Counselor, Member of Society of Human Resources Management 2002-current Fundraisin Captain for United Way Secretary, Beta Gamma Sigma honors society,

10 Mike Smith 111 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY (718) (347) OBJECTIVE: SUMMARY: To obtain a challenging position in a growing company that will provide increasing responsibility and an opportunity to uncover and develop my talents. I am good with people I have good computer skills Hardworking, organized and detailled oriented individual EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Sept 1998-May 2005 Brooklyn College GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale Associates in English Sept 1998 Kingsborough Community College Associates in Education Sept 1996 Kingsborough Community College Industrial Psychoology Intro. to Business Mgmt CLASSES Laber Economics Personnel Management Businesss Law Interpersonal Communication for Business and Professions Organizationel Behavior Business Leadership HONORS Dean s List EXPERIENCE: Student Tutor, Brooklyn College Brooklyn, New York December 2002-present Tutor freshman and Sophmore students in Math and English classes Human Resources Internshop, The New York Times New York, New York, August 2002 to December 2002 Entered in data, filed and copied documents, answered phones. Created spreadsheets and reports. Cashier, Target Brooklyn, New York, May 2001 to August 2002 Use cash register, open new credit card accounts and provided good costomer service ACTIVITIES: Peer Counselor, Member of Society of Human Resources Management 2002-current Fundraisin Captain for United Way Secretary, Beta Gamma Sigma honors society,

11 Mike Smith 111 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY Mobile: (347) SUMMARY Human Resources internship at the New York Times Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the Internet Two years experience in retail and tutoring college students Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Finance (GPA 3.6) EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Finance Graduation Date May 2011 Minor in Human Resources Brooklyn College, City University of New York Overall GPA: 3.6/4.0 RELEVANT COURSEWORK Industrial Psychology Business Leadership Interpersonal Communication for Business and Professions Organizational Behavior HONORS INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE Dean s List - Fall 2003, Spring 2004 and Fall 2004 Human Resources Intern, The New York Times Aug Dec Entered new employee information into payroll database. Filed new employee paperwork and sent appropriate documents to Payroll and Benefit departments. Addressed employee questions via the phone and in person and escalated issues to the appropriate person when required. Created monthly status report for Human Resources Director regarding new hires. Developed an Excel spreadsheet to track attendance at new employee orientation. Student Tutor, Brooklyn College Dec present Organize and deliver weekly Math and English tutoring sessions to five freshman and sophomore students. Assist students with writing essays, research papers and reports by proofreading and recommending changes. Prepare students for exams by reviewing course material and organizing study plans. Cashier, Target May Aug Met company s speed goal for cash, credit and check transactions. Consistently exceeded store s weekly goal for opening new credit card accounts. Assisted customers with questions and issues. ACTIVITIES: Member, Society of Human Resources Management present Secretary, Brooklyn College Psychology Student Organization, 2007-present

12 OptimalResume Benefits Easy to create and revise. Approved templates through extensive surveys of employers and recruiters. List of action verbs and samples. Build a number of different versions. Upload finished resume(s) directly to erecruiting. Multiple formats available. (video, Flash, Word) Downloadable. Sign up for an account at Note: You need a Brooklyn College address to receive your password.

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16 Cover Letters Cover letters that are well written can give you an advantage State why you are interested in the position and the specific company: Show them that you have done your research. Catch their attention in the 1 st paragraph. Address it to a specific individual where possible. DO NOT: Repeat your entire resume. Have spelling errors, typos, mistakes. Project that you are negative, desperate or lacking self confidence. It should not be a general form letter that you are sending to all employers.

17 111 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY Mobile: (347) Cover Letter Sample Ms. Marge Magner Director, Human Resources Sample Corporation 123 N. Michigan Ave. New York, NY January 1, 2011 Dear Ms. Magner: (Use Dear Hiring Manager if there is no contact name listed) I am applying for the Information Technology internship position with ABC Mortgage since your recent awards of Best Places to Work and Best Customer Service reflect the type of organization that would be ideal to build my career. Given my strong IT project experiences, high academic achievement and proven success at my previous employers I am confident that I am the ideal candidate for this internship. My qualifications include proficiency in programming languages, database and software development. As a computer support specialist, I have created and managed database for various assignments. These systems improved the effectiveness and efficiency of the business operations by tracking purchases, sales, inventory, and billing. I also designed and updated websites utilizing HTML and managed the security system. Working on multiple projects simultaneously required great communication skills with my teammates, strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure projects were completed on time and the quality expected. I would bring these same skills to ABC Mortgage. I am eager to learn how I can contribute to ABC Mortgage s 100 year history of providing excellent service. I may be reached at (347) or via josmith@hotmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Jo Smith

18 Resume/Cover Letter Tips Tailor them: Use the job description and look up company s website and mission statement to include keywords. Become the Recruiter: Write the resume from the employer s perspective. Know What to Omit: Do not include information that may raise negative questions. Review Before Submitting: Have several people review your documents! Read it out loud do you sound impressive? Online/ Submissions Save documents as a.pdf to keep format consistent. Insert cover letter in (begin at salutation) and attach resume. Review our handouts on the BC Portal and use the Learning Center.

19 Part II Job Search/eRecruiting Job Search = Positive Attitude + Time Management + Persistence

20 Top 10 Places Employers Find New Hires 1) Organization s internship program. 2) On campus recruiting. 3) Employee referrals. 4) Organization s co op program. 5) Career/job fairs. 6) Faculty contacts. 7) Job postings on the company web site. 8) Job postings on the campus web site. 9) Student organizations/clubs. 10) Job postings on commercial web sites. *National Association of Colleges and Employers

21 Additional Job Search Strategies Networking (person to person) State Employment Agencies. Non-Profit Organizations. Professional Associations. Unsolicited Resume Campaigns. Search Firms or Personnel Agencies. Business Chambers of Commerce. Library Databases Brooklyn College. Social Networking Sites. (LinkedIn or Facebook)

22 Job Search Strategies Develop lists of employers you want to target. Visit their websites to search for openings Used LinkedIn to try to develop contacts connected to the organization. Consider stepping stone positions. Keep an open mind and take some risks. Explore alternative positions/industries that may help you build skills. Create relationships and maintain your network. Apply, apply, apply!!!!!

23 Job Search Magner Center for Career Development and Internships On Campus Career Fairs each semester. Job/Internship Recruitment Program. Alumni Mentor Program Informational interviews. Nuts and Bolts of Landing an Internship workshop. Company Visits. Professional Skills events. erecruiting plus other online job posting sites. Social Media/Networking Apps. (Magner App.)

24 erecruiting Post resume for approval online. Apply for jobs and internships directly online. Receive weekly job listings s. Schedule on campus interviews with employers. Research industries. Register on the BC Portal via Career tab for account and password.

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27 Part III Introduction to Interviewing/Interview Practice

28 Most Common Types of Interviews Behavioral: Describe the (STAR) Situation or Task, the Action you took and the Results of your actions. Simulation: Demonstrate an activity, skill, or ability needed for the position. A candidate may be asked to take a test, role play, or give a presentation. Group: Interviewers are observing how you interact in a group.

29 Typical Questions Recruiters Ask Tell me about yourself. Why do you think you best qualify for this job? Why are you interested in the position and the company? What are your career goals? What are your strengths/weaknesses? Why did you select your major/brooklyn College? Tip: Review job description for clues on what else they will ask.

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31 Attire and Appearance Dress attractively yet conservatively. No jeans, T shirts nor gym shoes. Be sure hands, nails, hair, face, shoes and clothes are neat and clean. Dress For Success!

32 Men, What NOT To Wear

33 What to Wear? Business Suit

34 Women, What NOT To Wear

35 What to Wear? Business Suit

36 Before the Interview Be Prepared: Have resumes, letters of recommendations, samples of work, etc. organized to take with you in a nice portfolio. Always carry a pen, money for parking, and other necessities. Write down the details of your appointment and the company (e.g. person you are meeting, address etc). Be on Time: Know how much time you need to get to the interview site. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to the area. Allow extra traveling time. Enter building 15 minutes before appointment. Remember the interview starts the moment you arrive.

37 Before the Interview Learn the proper spelling and pronunciation of the interviewer's name. Research the company. Prepare about 3 to 5 questions to ask. Know your resume and the job description. Review your personal and professional qualifications. Practice interviewing and get feedback. Be confident and focus on the positive. Anticipate the questions. Get a good night's rest.

38 During the Interview Make a good first impression. Firm handshake. Send the right behavioral signals. (smile, maintain eye contact, good posture, and avoid distracting habits.) Communicate clearly. Show enthusiasm. Listen carefully. Answer the questions actually asked. Emphasize why you should be hired.

39 End of the Interview Ask your questions. Thank the interviewer. Ask about the next step. Request business card.

40 Employers Rank the Importance of Skills/Qualities 1. Communication skills. 2. Strong work ethic. 3. Teamwork skills. (works well with others.) 4. Initiative. 5. Analytical skills. 6. Computer skills. 7. Flexibility/adaptability. 8. Interpersonal skills. (relates well to others.) 9. Problem solving skills. 10. Technical skills.

41 Reminder Send a Thank You note. Always follow up. Evaluate results Reflect on how it went, what could. you have done differently? What went well? Be confident. More effort leads to better results. Maintain realistic expectations.

42 Magner Center s Resources Drop In Hours for resume review. Career counseling appointment. Mock Interview with a career counselor. Online Career tools on BC Portal via Career tab:

43 We Wish You the Best of Success as You Embark on Your Career Journey! Thank You For Attending The Magner Center for Career Development and Internships 1303 James Hall via Career Tab