Title: Develop Your Career Choose to Use Your Career Services
1Develop Your Career Choose to Use Your Career
Services
- Michigan Tech Career Services
- Were on your team
- We talk to companies and recruiters
- We educate ourselves
- We educate, mentor, and guide students
- We plan and organize 2 valuable career fairs
- We host numerous recruiters for interviews almost
daily - We strive to help as many students as possible
attain their dream job during and after their
education experience
2 These Career Services Partners
generously support Michigan Tech students!
3Create a Plan Set your goals Develop a
timeline Take small steps Success!
- F.A.S.T. - The Four-Year College Action Plan
Michigan Technological University Career Services
- First Year...Goal Awareness...Self Exploration
and Assessment - Sophomore...Goal Career Exploration and Update
your academic and personal information on
NACElink - Junior...Goal Preparation and Decision Making
- Senior... Goal Implementation and Job Search
Campaign - See www.career.mtu.edu for more details.
4Career Services
- Provides numerous campus-wide services
- Educational Seminars
- Job Search
- Resumes
- Interviews
- Plant trip visits
- Career Fair Prep
- Networking
- Business and Dining Etiquette Dinners
- Interview Skills Week
- Resume Blitz
- MUB - Fall and Spring Semester
- Residence Halls - Spring Semester
- Interview Skills Week
5Career Services
- Provides one on one help with all your career
development needs - My Plan A personal assessment tool
- Resume and cover letter writing
- Interview coaching and practicing
- Job Search Strategies including our on-line
recruiting software NACElink - Career Fair Prep
- On-campus interview scheduling
- Offer negotiation and benefits evaluation
- Business etiquette advice
- Networking Skills
6The ResumeCreate an Outstanding and Effective
Resume
- The first and perhaps the most vital step in
preparing yourself for a successful job search is
to create a powerful resume that will open doors
and generate interviews. -
- And youll want a powerfully effective and
attractive resume because - On average, most recruiters spend about 30
seconds scanning a resume and cover letter before
sending it to the yes or no pile.
7What do employers want from me?
- Employers are looking for people with these Top
10 skills - and experiences
- Co-op and/or Internship Experience
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Communication skills (both written and oral)
- Leadership experience
- Strong work ethic
- Computer Skills Technical skills
- Motivation Initiative (can you think outside
the box?) - Problem solving/Analytical skills
- Flexibility/adaptability
- Accomplishments/Achievements
- Confidence
- Your resume should provide EVIDENCE that you
possess - many of these skills
8Evidence
- Use your resume to provide evidence of the skills
companies are looking for. - Provide detailed examples.
- If you dont have many of those skills, start
developing them NOW!
9At the TopCONTACT INFORMATION
- Make it easy for recruiter to find you
- Include name, permanent and/or school address,
telephone number, e-mail address - Avoid information that is about to expire
- E-mail address should be business-like
- URL of personal webpage may be included, if only
professional information and images
10How do I create a resume?
- Consider the following categories
- Objective - what you want to do, who you want to
work for - Education - schools, locations, degrees, dates,
GPAs - Co-Op and/or Internship Experience who you
worked for and what you did - Project Experiences - Enterprise, Senior Design,
Coursework, Extra-Curricular - Leadership Experience - project manager, campus
involvement, university athletics - Work Experience - paid, unpaid, volunteer
- Skills - Computer, Technical, Language
- Accomplishments - dont be shy
- Activities Hobbies, personal interests, music ,
(Broomball)
11EDUCATION
- Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI - B.S. Electrical Engineering Expected
May 2009 - Minor
- Concentration
- Focus
- GPA 3.1
12CO-OP/INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Caterpillar, Inc. Peoria, IL
- Manufacturing Co-op Engineer 2008
- Researched
- Designed
- Processed
- Fabricated
- Tested
- Identified
- Programmed
- Assembled
- Repaired
- Upgraded
13ENTERPRISE/SENIOR DESIGN/PROJECT EXPERIENCE
- Michigan Tech University Enterprise Program SAE
Formula One - Project Fuel Systems Team
- Objective to design and build a small formula
style race car that will compete in a national
competition against 100 technical universities
and colleges - Methods
- Working on a team of 10
- Researching and analyzing fuel injection systems
- Identifying optimal systems for use in car
- Designing and tuning engine systems using GTPower
- Fabricated efficient fuel system and installed in
race car - Results successfully built race car that beat
the pants off of all our competition
14ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACHIEVEMENTSLEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
- Scholarships
- Awards
- Honors
- Certifications
- 4-H
- Honor Society
- Boy Scouts
- Athletic Teams
- Missions
- Church Youth Group
- Martial Arts
- Aviation
- Entrepreneurial Experience
15COMPUTER SKILLS
- Operating systems Windows (98, XP) UNIX
- Programming Java,C, C, Fortran, Assembly
- Software Mathematica, CADKEY, DATACAD, Matlab,
MathCAD, Verilog, UGNX, Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Labview, Star Office
16WORK EXPERIENCE
- ABC Electrical Company Anytown, MI
- Electrician Assistant Summers 2006, 2007
- Installed electric service
- Designed circuits from blueprints
- Wired outlets, lights, switches, hot water heater
- Country Diner Anytown, MI
- Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Summer
2005
17REFERENCES
- Name
- Title
- Department
- Company/University/Organization
- Address
- Address
- Phone
- email
18Facebook just not a good idea
- Do a careful reading and observation of your web
presence. - Ensure your public or social web space is a
positive reflection of you. - What you think is cute and funny, may be
interpreted in a completely different way by your
audience. - Orseriously consider removing any personal
social networking websites at this time.
19The InterviewSotell me about yourself
- Is the first question an interviewer asks in the
vast majority of times Develop and memorize a 60
second infomercial. This is where you set the
tone for the interview. - Make the next half hour a pleasant one for your
interviewer by smiling, and being confident and
enthusiastic. - Tell STORIES about your academic, professional,
and personal background. - Be unique and funny if you can.
20Your Turn
- Be sure to ask intelligent, informed questions of
your interviewer. This shows you know their
company and youre making an educated decision to
work for them. - Some Sample Questions
- Ask about a specific project you know the company
is working on. - What is the companys biggest challenge at this
time. - Where would the company like to be in 5 years?
- Ask your interviewer about his position and work
history with the company. - Ask about professional development opportunities
- Ask about advancement opportunities
- Finally Dont forget to send an immediate THANK
YOU letter. This is appreciated and expected!
21Co-op and Internship Education
- The single most important qualification on your
resume - Invaluable experiential education for students
- Important recruiting tool for employers
- About 85 of Co-op students receive a full-time
job offer from the company they co-op for
22Two Annual Career Fairs
- The 2010 Michigan Tech Career Fair is February
16, 2010 - Hundreds of companies travel to Houghton to
entice, meet, and interview you! - Theyll all be in one place The SDC
- They offer casual, informal pre and post Career
Fair informational sessions - Check out our website for whos coming
- Then
23Prepare and Plan
- Identify 5 10 target companies
- Do your homework! Research the company in order
to determine what theyre doing and how youll
benefit them - Practice that 60 second infomercial
- Let them SEE that youre serious
- Suit
- Tie
- Dress shirt
- Good shoes
- Impeccably groomed
24NACElink
25Connect with companies who want YOUwith YOUR
recruiting software NACElink
- This software will help you manage and publish
your resume, search job postings, and connect
with hundreds of employers from around the world. - Upload your new or renewed resume to NACElink
soon! - Go to www.career.mtu.edu
26A Lot to Think About
- Its never too early to start thinking about and
- planning for your future.
- Youre not alonewere here to help you.
- Choose to use your Career Services Resources.
27Visit us at Career Services
- Located in the Harold Meese Center on Houghton
Avenue - Office Hours Mon-Fri 8 am 5 pm
- Call for an appointment 487-2313
- Check out our website www.career.mtu.edu