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Job Search Process Facts
● On average, it can take 6 – 9 months of active job searching for a senior or recent graduate to receive a job offer after graduation.
● Students who frequently used their career center were more likely to receive a job offer sooner than those who did not. Use of Career Services Linked to Job OffersSpotlight Online for Career Services Professionals, June 23, 2010The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) 2010 Student Survey shows a strong link between use of career services and a student’s ability to get a job offer. Results show that, the more frequently a senior used career services, the more likely he/she would receive a job offer . Just under 29 percent of those who received job offers had not used the career center—meaning the remaining 71 percent with offers were career center users.
In addition, the study found that the likelihood of getting a job offer increased with the frequency of use, so that those who used the career center four or more times a semester were more likely to have job offers than those who used it once a semester.
Tips for graduates on the job hunt
Job Statistics of Recent MSU Graduates
• Approximately 20% of grads had jobs before graduation
Before Graduation
• Approximately 65% of grads had jobs6-9 Months after
Graduation
• Approximately an additional 15% of grads had jobs
7-12 Months after Graduation
Who Are You?
Learn about yourself by discovering your interests, skills, and values and how they relate to the world of work. Take an interest inventory (FOCUS Assessment, Strong Interest/MBTI) Get involved with campus activities or organizations Identify possible major and career fields Enroll in classes that fulfill general education courses
but also potential majors
Explore the World of Work
Gather information about occupations and relating information from self-assessment to possible career and major options. Research majors and careers in the Career Resource
Library Consider the possibility of study abroad Talk to faculty or advisors in your major to learn about
potential career opportunities Use What Can I Do with a Major In? to identify
possible careers within your major
Create a Plan and Job Searching
Narrow and prioritize career options. Identify education/training/employment options Take a leadership role in a campus organization Research graduate and professional schools and their
requirements Prepare and take tests required for admissions Draft a resume and cover letter. Use the Job Search
Handbook
Enter World of Work
Carry through on your plan of action. Enter the world of work or graduate/professional school
• Register for and attend career or job fairs/ workshops
• Upload your resume into mavjobs.com and make it available for employers to review
• Complete graduate and professional school application process
• Consider attending an on campus recruiting info or interview session.
Keys to Finding a Job
Gain relevant experience before you start job searching Examples: Internships, part-time related
work experience, volunteering, campus and community involvement
Be able to effectively communicate these experiences to employers
Create a resume and have it reviewed at Quick Stop prior to distributing it
Resources to Find Jobs
NetworkingMavjobs.comGoinGlobalProfessional OrganizationsOnline resources:● www.careerbuilder.com● www.nationjob.com● www.indeed.com● https://www.minnesotaworks.net/ (MN Jobs)
Explore job postings from all around the world!
Expert advice for domestic and international students looking to work in the United States and
abroad
600,000 worldwide job and internship postings that are
updated daily
Searchable H1B visa database for international students
Log in to your mavjobs.com account and click on
Networking
Networking is:Cultivating and maintaining professional relationships to
provide and offer information and supportWhat is the importance of networking?2 primary purposes of networking:
To learn more about careersTo establish a relationship that may result in a job lead
60%-80% of job seekers obtain their job offer through networking
Network through:● Face to face, online networking (Facebook & Linked in),
conferences, informational interviews, career and job fairs, and professional organizations
Mavjobs.com
Every MSU student has an active Mavjobs account
Mavjobs can be utilized to:● Post your resume● Search for jobs/internships ● Research employers● Contact employers ● Network● Utilize multiple resources for the job search process
available
Check it out at: www.mnsu.edu/cdc
MAVJOBSMinnesota State University, Mankato’s
exclusive job searching website!
Search and apply for:
On-campus & off-campus part-time jobs
Entry-level & experienced employment
Internships
RSVP for:
Employer Information Sessions
Career Fairs
Workshops
www.mavjobs.com
Professional Organizations
Many professional organizations have job listings in their field posted on their websitesReach out to professional organizations to:
Develop your professional network Gain knowledge through participation and
attendance at conferences Keep up to date on current issues and
trends in the field
CDC website links Job Search Assistance Job Search Links Going Global Exploring Careers Career Exploration
CareerSpots videos Finding a Co-op/Internship Perils of Social Networking How DO you get THAT Job? Informational Interview
Additional Online Resources
Career Resource Library
Open Monday – Friday 8:00 Am- 4:30 PM
Possible book titles: 10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search, A Foot in the Door: Networking Your way into the Hidden Job Market, and 101 Tips for Graduates
Books available for checkout with your Mavcard
View the complete list of books at: http://www.mnsu.edu/cdc/resources/exploring/library/index.html
Additional CDC Resources
QuickStop walk-in hours
Career Fairs and Events
Who’s Recruiting on Campus?
Where are They Now?
Job Search Handbook
TO LEARN MORE VISIT US AT:WWW.MNSU.EDU/CDC
ORHTTP: / /WWW.FACEB OOK.COM/CDC.MNSU
MONDAY – FRIDAY 8 :00 AM- 4 :30PM
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER209 WIGLEY ADMINISTRATION
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITYMANKATO, MN 56001
PHONE: 507-389-6061 ,1 -800-627-3529 OR 711 (MRS/TTY)
EMAIL : [email protected]
Career Development Center