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Group Work

Identify a groupMust include 4-5 members, no more

Select a topic/case study/dateSign up for groupSign up for case date

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Readings listed on syllabus

Readings with ICE designationhttp://www.infotrac-college.comUse Passcode from the card that

came with your text and type in the title of the article.

Print article

Chapter readings are in the text

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Noticeable Shortcomings

Unrealistic career aspirations/work expect.

Unwillingness to start at the bottom

Writing skills, oral communication & public speaking, interpersonal

Math/problem solving

Career related work experience

Absence of tenacity, initiative, motivation

Insufficient resume/interview preparation

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Help – Resources

Attend Orientation sessionTuesday, 2/3/04, 5-5:50, 1345 Eng.

InterviewingThursday, 2/5/04, 5-6:30, 1345 Eng.

How to Find a Job-NetworkingWednesday, 2/11/04, 5-5:50, 1145 Eng.

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Resume Writing

Good resumes shouldInvite someone to read it-get interviewStart phrases with action verbs

(organized, managed, created, trained)Highlight accomplishments related to

future work – RESULTSNO ERRORSIndustry vocabulary

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Resume Writing

Good resumes should (cont.)Use most relevant infoBe limited to 1 pageBe accompanied by a cover letter if it is

being mailed/faxed/emailed

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Types of Resumes

ChronologicalList work history in reverse order (most

recent listed first)

FunctionalHighlights skill sets that are applicableGood for those with little work experience

EducationalLists pertinent content from classes

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Types of Resumes

CombinationGood for companies that may not

understand Merchandising Management major

Good for non-traditional positions for MM grads

Examples

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Resume Help

Career Services and Placement (CSP)355-9510 x 140 to schedule appointmentDrop off resume for critique to 6 Student

Services – 3 daysGo to Career Development Center (6 SS)

to view books, brochures, etc.

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Resume Help – Lear Center

Attend Resume writing sessionswww.bus.msu.edu/learcenter/students/resume.html

Monday’s 11:10-12:10, 115 EppleyWednesday’s 4:30-5:30, N21 Business College Complex

Mock Interviews – InterviewTRAK

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Interview Help – Lear Center

Attend Mock InterviewsJanuary 20February 6February 19March 3March 18April 2

Sign up on InterviewTRAK

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On-Campus Interviewing

You must be registered with MonsterTRAK to obtain on-campus interviews through InterviewTRAKDo this asapInterns must also register

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Job Search

Large vs small firms

What are transferable skills?

Location

Job search methodsNetworkingProfessional organizations

Career fairs

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Managing job leads

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Company Research Tips

Pay close attention to criteria on grading sheet

Be specific with target customer, use demographics

Begin each company on a new page

Provide specific career path

Ask interesting questions, never salary

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Company Research Tips

Do not use financial results for newsworthy info.

Do the research rather than personal opinion

3 references for each companyDifferent pages on web site are counted as

one (gap.com, gap.careers.com, gap.sales.com)

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Company Research Tips

Grammatical mistakesSee document on Angel (Lessons)

for Common Grammatical Errors

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Career Fairs

http://www.he.msu.edu/Michigan Collegiate Job Fair March 19, 2004 (Friday - EMU) http://www.mcjf.org/Indiana Collegiate Job Fair March 26, 2004 (Friday, 10-3, IN Convention Center) www.jobfairs.iupui.edu/