The Job Search Process

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• The Job Search Process

Presented by The Career Center _at_ Towson
University
7800 York Road, Suite 206 p. 410-704-2233 f.
410-704-3459 www.towson.edu/careercenter
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Career Center Services

• Initial Intake
• Resume/Cover Letter Review
• Graduate Essay Review
• Internship Intake
• Career Counseling
• On Campus Recruiting
• Mock Interviews
• Alumni Services

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Lets talk about time

• The average person should spend 30-35 hours per
  week in job hunting activities
• Full time employees or students should expect to
  spend about 15 hours per week
• It takes the average person 6 months to find a
  job

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Job Search A Full-Time Activity

• Keep records of daily job search activities
• Set aside a space at a desk or table for all
  supplies you might need
• File copies of all correspondence sent and
  received, application forms, letters and resumes,
  and employer and organization info

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Getting to Know Yourself

• Identify your skills, abilities, and interests
  with a career assessment
• The Career Center offers DISCOVER, MBTI and SII
• Schedule a career counseling appointment

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Explore the Job Market

• Research occupations and employers using
• The Career Centers Resource Library
• Internet
• wetfeet.com
• vault.com
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Know conditions of employment such as salary,
  hours, and working environment

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Design Your Job Search Tools

• Develop your resume, cover letter, and references
  
• Schedule a resume review and cover letter review
  appointment
• Review books in The Career Centers Resource
  Library
• View online resume tutorial

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Identify Job Opportunities

• Hire_at_TU
• Job Search Websites
• Career Fairs
• On-Campus
• Recruiting Program
• Networking
• Professional
• Organizations

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Most Successful Ways of Job Searching

• Network
• Visit employers
• Search Employers
• Yellow Pages
• The Book of Lists
• Internet
• Chamber of Commerce directory

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Use Your Networks

• Two Types of Networking
• Informal
• Formal

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The Formal Networking Process

• Make a list of people you know
• Contact the people you want to meet
• Call to set up an appointment
• Prepare for the meeting
• Conduct an informational interview
• Follow-up with a thank-you note

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Informational Interviewing

• Another great way to network!
• Be prepared with questions, you are the
  interviewer
• Gather as much information as possible about the
  interviewees job and career path
• Conduct company research prior to the interview
• Ask for another name of someone at the
  organization that you can meet with

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Preparing for an Interview

• Participate in the mock interview program at The
  Career Center
• Dress in professional attire
• Bring cover letter, resume, and references
• Arrive early
• Be aware of nonverbal communication during the
  interview
• Ask questions

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Follow-Up After an Interview

• Send a thank-you note
• If you were interviewed by more than one person,
  send each interviewer a thank-you note
• Follow-up with the employer
• Be persistent, but always remain professional

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Analyze Your Job Search Progress

• Remember
• Stay positive!
• The job search process takes time
• Be persistent! Get something done each day

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Closing the Deal

• Complete salary research salary.com is a great
  place to start!
• Interview the company
• Get the job of your dreams!

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Upcoming Events

• Maryland Career Consortium
• Career Fair
• Friday, February 27, 2009
• 10a.m. 330p.m.
• Towson Center, Towson University

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Come Visit Us!

• The Career Center
• 7800 York Road, Suite 206
• Towson, MD 21252
• [phone]
• www.towson.edu/careercenter
• (Call to schedule an appointment)