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Job Search
1. Plan your search
- Create a timeline with target dates. Items might include:
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- sitting down with a career counselor or adviser
- writing your resume
- attending an interview skills workshop
- Set reasonable expectations.
- Set priorities and target your search. You cannot apply everywhere at once with equal levels of effort and enthusiasm
- Determine your focus
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- position/field interests
- organizational/industry type
- geographic preferences
2. Identify organizations/positions that interest you
People resources:
- Professors
- Alumni
- Former employers
- Family and friends
- Professional associations
- Chamber of Commerce
- Network with (talk to) people in the field
- Career Connections
Paper/electronic resources:
- Yellow Pages
- Newspapers
- Trade journals
- Professional associations
- Chamber of Commerce
- Directories
- Job web sites
- Employment agencies
Career Services:
3. Research
Tools to help you research fields:
Resources to help you identify/locate jobs and organizations:
- Internships 2006, The Internship Bible and America's Top Internships
- Organization web sites
- Internet job sites
- Associations and trade publications
Resources to help you learn about the organization:
- Organizational web sites
- Periodical literature (newspapers, magazines, annual reports, etc.)
- People at the organization/in the field
4. Network
Did you know that up to 75% of jobs are unadvertised? How can you be a competitive candidate for these jobs that are a part of the hidden job market? NETWORKING! Networking is not only the way to identify unadvertised jobs, but it is also a great way to learn more about your area of career interest.
Where to Begin:
- Increase your network through people you know formally and informally. Consider the following: parents/siblings, extended family, friends, professors, coaches, advisors, mentors, colleagues, supervisors, neighbors, contacts from professional organizations.
- Utilize the Career Contact Program. Career Contacts (friends and alumni of SNC) provide students and alumni the opportunity to interact with professionals from a variety of career fields. To gain access to the Career Contacts, you must first register for Career Connections, through the Career Services web site.
- Identify professional associations associated with your major or area of career interest. College students can join many professional associations at reduced rates. To find professional associations:
- Go to your favorite search engine
- Type: <your field> association Example: marketing associations
- See what comes up
- Look for words like: career, employment, jobs
- Attend meetings for a Young Professionals Network in your geographical area. The intention of these networks are to provide professional development, networking opportunities and social activities for young professionals. College students can join some of these networks at reduced rates, although for most you must be 21 years old to join. To locate a Young Professionals Network near you:
- Go to your favorite search engine
- Type: <location> young professionals Example: Green Bay young professionals
- Join an online professional networking site, such as LinkedIn. You can utilize professional networking web sites to discover inside connections when you’re looking for a job or new business opportunity.
- Connect with SNC alumni.
- For more information, check out the Networking & Informational Interviewing Guide.
Possible Topics to Discuss:
- Work Environment
- Ideal Skill Set/Qualifications
- Industry Trends
- Career Path
- Lifestyle
- Challenges/Rewards
- Career Ladder of Field
- A Day in the Life
- Advancement
Every time you network with someone, be sure to ask “Do you know two more people I could talk to regarding this topic?” as this is how your network will grow.
5. Attend Career Fairs
Be sure to check out the Career and Internship Fair Prep Guide to help you prepare for attending these events.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) - Workforce
Marquette University
Chicago Area
DePaul University
Loyola University
Twin Cities/Minnesota
St. Mary's University
Minnesota College and University Career Services Association
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Michigan Tech University
Virtual Career Fairs
NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair
United States
Job Fair Directory (Job Fair and Open House Listings by State)
6. Apply and interview for positions
- Prepare for the interview
- Make contact
- Follow-up
- Interview
- Follow-up again with a thank you letter
- Evaluate the position
- Act upon any offers extended to you in a timely manner
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