How do you search for a full-time job?
description
Transcript of How do you search for a full-time job?
![Page 1: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
HOW DO YOU SEARCH FOR A FULL-TIME JOB?
Career Development Center, SUNY College at Oneonta110 Netzer Administration Building
![Page 2: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Undertaking a Job Search
Start Early! Educate Yourself Research Your
Chosen Industry Hidden Job Market Tell Everyone Use Several
Methods
Screen Employers Know Employer
Needs Know Your
Objective(s) Desire and
Enthusiasm Personal
Responsibility Persistence Pays Off Get Organized!
![Page 3: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Start Early!!
Currently over 2.4 million college graduates/yr Stiff Competition
Average job search takes 6 months – 1 year
Don’t wait until after graduation!
![Page 4: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Research (Your Homework)
Yourself What do you want? What are your skills?
Position/Industry Desired Job growth? Potential for advancement?
Fields and Organizations
![Page 5: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Top Skills & Qualities
Communication Work Ethic Initiative Interpersonal Problem-solving Teamwork Analytical Flexibility
Computer Detail-oriented Leadership Technical Organizational Self-confidence Tactfulness Friendly
![Page 6: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
"If you are an average liberal arts major with few skills and no demonstrated excellence in anything, It can be hard to break into the job market. [College graduates] have to be driven and have skills. Hope is not a strategy."
![Page 7: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Preparation
List of potential employers Job/position description? Research the
company/organization Résumé
Specific for every position Letters
Cover Recommendation Thank you
![Page 8: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Where to Search
Ads and Agencies In print (Newspapers, Professional
Journals, etc.) Networking – the hidden job market
On-line - LinkedIn.com and Facebook?!
In person Use the Internet
Be careful! Use several methods at once!
![Page 9: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Follow Through
Call Employers after 2 weeks Be sure they received your
materials PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF!
Shows you are interested in the position
Thank You Letters
![Page 10: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Desire and Enthusiasm
The job search can be an exciting time! All your hard work begins to pay
off Don’t become discouraged
Treat your job search like a full-time job
Set manageable goals
![Page 11: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Resources available from the CDC
CDC Website NACElink Job searching links – current jobs
Career Library Full-time job vacancies Job banks
![Page 12: How do you search for a full-time job?](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062321/56813b38550346895da40aed/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Upcoming CDC Workshops
November 15: Internship Panel Features students and faculty
November 29: Interviewing 101: Tips and Strategies for Success