1	"Your Senior Year" Your Senior Year Job Search Engineering Career Services http://career.eng.ohio-state.edu ecs@osu.edu Rosemary Hill, Director Kathy Weaver, Assistant Director Rachel Kaschner, Career & Co-op Advisor 199 Hitchcock Hall 292-6651
2	Today’s Agenda
3	How ECS Can Help You On-campus interviews, job postings, referrals, employer database. Help with your resumes, letters, job search questions -- in person, in print, and online Interviewing training & coaching Advice on career issues (decisions, plans, negotiating, etc.) Information resource (insight on what employers want)
4	Timing: What Happens When
5	Prepare your professional image Interview training & preparation Your image on paper Your interpersonal impact Interview & info session attire Your voice mail message Your internet image Web site? Blog? FaceBook? Email address?
6	Making Your Resume Work for You Start with ECS recommended format & samples: http://career.eng.ohio-state.edu/student/gs-resume-templates.php Use sample text to brainstorm content Change headings / sequence as needed to reflect YOU. Maintain formatting for compatibility with employer software Avoid old templates found in MS Word software Incorporate KEY WORDS Review w/ ECS staff member to avoid “resume black holes” Name it LastnameFirstname-res.doc Default: used in referrals by ECS, See Planning Job Choices for more suggestions
7	Your resume should promote YOU
8	On-campus Interview Types Pre-selected: employers review resumes 1^st First, you can apply if your account is unblocked and you match the employer’s criteria. Submit your resume for consideration via “jobs” section of ECS Job Board Next, when the scheduling window opens, check status in “interviews” section (invited or alternate) and sign up for an interview time CAUTION: Don’t wait until the final deadline! Invited candidates have 1—2 days priority scheduling, then alternates can schedule. FCFS! Open: Anyone who matches the employer’s criteria can schedule interview times. Caution: FCFS!
9	What if you don’t match? You can apply for a “qualifications override” Apply early in the application window (3 days notice minimum) Reasons for overrides: overall GPA is under employer’s stated minimum, but major GPA exceeds the minimum; both major and overall GPA are under the minimum but very close (ie, 2.98 for a 3.0 minimum); GPA is under the minimum, but the student has strong relevant experience; student’s major or degree level is not listed, but should be (RH will verify/investigate—this is not an instantaneous process); University error: for example, the student’s degree level or other key field was not yet entered by the student’s advisor, effectively blocking him or her from all interviews. Overrides are never approved for work authorization discrepancies. Overrides are NOT automatic – some employers object
10	Interviewers Expect Preparation YOURSELF: Prepare for common interview questions Prepare to describe the skills & interests that match their job EMPLOYER KNOWLEDGE: Use the links in your ECS Job Search Account One click to review job description One click to see employer’s profile One click to employer’s web site Know something about products/services, culture, careers … look at Annual Report. Make a personal connection! --One click to rsvp for info sessions These are employers’ standard expectations for interview preparation.
11	Interview Policy Interview cancellation Cancel through ECS Job Board – click to withdraw applications or cancel an interview. Two working days notice is needed. Late cancellations are considered a “no show.” No Shows 1: a hold will be placed on your account 2 = ineligible for 1 quarter (letter). 3 = ineligible for 1 year (letter). Why?
12	Deactivation/Reactivation All accounts are deactivated at the end of each quarter Update your online profile and resume(s) to include address or phone changes, new skills acquired and GPA changes. Click the Quarterly Activation Form every quarter after you finish finals! TIMING TIP: Employers request resumes during breaks, too—make sure they get yours!
13	Special job search situations What if you can’t find everything you need via ECS? I have a specific geographic focus I have a specific industry focus Check out ECS home (student resources/company research links, job search links) Make an appointment for a job search consultation.
14	Report Your Offers Job offers received by OSU engineers affect - accreditation of our educational programs - national rankings Salary data helps you, too! Keep OSU Engineering at the top by reporting your offers, acceptance, and grad school acceptances: Click here: http://career.eng.ohio-state.edu/student/offers-hires-plans-pgrad.php Your information is confidential!
15	Recap ECS—your career search partner: Links to many employers; resources, help, and advice Your key responsibilities: Learn & actively use ECS services. Learn how to present yourself effectively to employers. The job search and interview skills you master now will help you throughout your working life. Use timing to your advantage to maximize your options. Schedule job search time every week Schedule your activity for times when employers are active Apply for & schedule interviews when windows open Apply for plenty of jobs & interviews via your ECS account. Prepare for -- and attend -- all interviews. Reactivate promptly every quarter you’re looking. Expand your search to other useful resources. Postion yourself to have choices and have control. Ask for help! You’re not in this alone!
16	Contact Us Schedule appointments (call 292-6651 or stop by 199 Hitchcock Hall) Rosemary Hill, Director Kathy Weaver, Assistant Director & International Student Specialist Rachel Kaschner, Career & Co-op Advisor Come in for help with: Resume and interview coaching & tips Help with your job search Job search uncertainty, strategies, etc. Job decisions, negotiating, etc.
17	Questions?
18	Career Fairs What to expect: You probably won’t get a job from the fair—but you will make useful contacts, learn a little about a lot of employers, and possibly get invited to interview later! Some are there to herd you to their website—if they tell you to apply on-line, that’s an invitation. Do it! Some are trying to identify people to interview later – Make sure your account is active to be eligible for many follow-up interviews How to Prepare: Buy a program in advance and plan who you’ll visit, # resumes needed, and prepare a 20 second self-introduction Dates: Engineering Expo 2007 – Thur Oct 4, 2007 Engineering Career Fair –February 19, 2008