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View the Job
Listings page on the Career Development
website.
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Explore other resources for finding job
openings. One excellent resource to explore is the 2003
Job Bank book housed in Career
Development. Ask for this valuable resource
at the front desk. Attending a Career Fair
is also a great way to explore job openings with specific companies.
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Participate in career workshops and programs offered through Career
Development.
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Visit Career Development
for job search information including resume and
cover letter writing, and interviewing.
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Make an appointment to do a mock
interview in Career Development.
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Research the employers that interest
you. A variety of organizations have web
sites which are linked directly to the Career Development home page through the recruitment
calendar. The Office also houses a variety of employer files.
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Send your application materials
before the deadline date. If no deadline
is given, send the requested materials as early as possible. "Materials"
may include the following: resume, cover letter, references,
transcripts, and/or letters of recommendation. Be sure to address and present
your materials professionally (word process the envelope addresses, use
good quality resume paper for resumes, cover letters and reference pages, use matching
envelopes, etc.).
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Keep an organized and accurate record of each employer
you contact. Write
down employer names, contact names and titles, correct addresses, phone
and fax numbers, dates you sent application materials, and the types of
materials you sent. Leave enough space to write down follow up action.
Keep this record in an easily accessible place in case you need it for
an unanticipated phone call from an employer.
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Be sure that your
voice mail or answering machine plays a professional message. Inform your
roommate that you may be receiving phone calls from employers. After you've
submitted your application materials you can anticipate hearing directly from an employer if
the organization
is interested in talking to you or interviewing you.
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If you do not hear from an employer, consider following
up. Consult
with the Office of Career Development for follow up instructions or advice
specific to the employer.
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If you are asked to do a phone interview, be prepared by researching
this interview technique in advance in the Office of Career Development.
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If you are asked to participate in an interview on site (at the company),
prepare fully by completing additional employer research.
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Send a thank you letter
within 24 hours after each interview. Visit the Office
of Career Development for information on writing thank you letters.
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Follow-up is very
important!! If the employer gave you a task to complete
after your interview, DO IT IMMEDIATELY (e.g.: submitting a paper you discussed
during the interview). This will show your interest and enthusiasm in the
position. If you had expected to hear from an employer but have not yet
received any contact, please consult with the Office of Career Development
for follow up instructions or advice.
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Salary and benefit negotiation
information is available in the Office of Career Development, as is information
on writing an acceptance letter or declining a position.
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Each step in the interview process is important, not simply
the interview. Proceed in an informed and professional manner to present
a positive image.
